Great food great vibes
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 11am–2:30pm, 6pm–10:30pm
Wednesday: 6pm–10:30pm
Thursday: 6pm–10:30pm
Friday: 6pm–10:30pm
Sunday: 11am–3pm
Date & Time: Saturday, 18th April | –
Date & Time: Sunday, 19th April | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Lila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to discover some truly amazing dishes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 21st April | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 21st April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
Date & Time: Wednesday, 22nd April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833 582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Thursday, 23rd April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
Date & Time: Friday, 24th April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
Date & Time: Saturday, 25th April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Gaylene on 07949086599
Tiki & Spice’s Taz creates bold vegetarian and vegan bites and bowls inspired by rich, diverse global flavours. The food is colourful, vibrant, and full of flavour — dishes that make you smile.
Using bold spices, fresh herbs, and quality locally sourced ingredients, each dish is inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour
Date & Time: Sunday, 26th April | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, 28th April | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 28th April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 29th April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833 582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Thursday, 30th April | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
Date & Time: Friday, 1st May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Newish to the Bonnington Café are Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, who are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
Date & Time: Saturday, 2nd May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Ishan on 07949300293
The Benefit Banquet is a fundraising night for local, Ishan Mohair-Stokes’ debut show – Elba.
Elba is a physical theatre multi-media show about a community that is taken for granted. Exploring themes of gentrification, community and power. Can one man really change the fortunes of an entire island?
The Benefit Banquet will be a three-course South Asian Vegetarian meal, with all proceeds going towards the finding of the show.
Elba @ The Bridge House Theatre, Penge 28th July – 1st August.
Date & Time: Sunday, 3rd May | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, 5th May | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 5th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Twodogs’ Jen and Vic, are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
Date & Time: Wednesday, 6th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833 582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Thursday, 7th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Gaylene on 07949086599
Tiki & Spice’s Taz creates bold vegetarian and vegan bites and bowls inspired by rich, diverse global flavours. The food is colourful, vibrant, and full of flavour — dishes that make you smile.
Using bold spices, fresh herbs, and quality locally sourced ingredients, each dish is inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour
Date & Time: Friday, 8th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
Date & Time: Saturday, 9th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Isabel on 07553801595
Isa’s cooking celebrates vegetables, draws on citrus and uses olive oil and herbs in abundance. She learnt to cook at an Ashram ten years ago, discovering food as a medium for nourishment beyond the body. Her food is vibrant and draws on slow food movement influences to draw out flavour and subtlety from each ingredient.
Date & Time: Sunday, 10th May | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Tuesday, 12th May | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 12th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Gaylene on 07949086599
Tiki & Spice’s Taz creates bold vegetarian and vegan bites and bowls inspired by rich, diverse global flavours. The food is colourful, vibrant, and full of flavour — dishes that make you smile.
Using bold spices, fresh herbs, and quality locally sourced ingredients, each dish is inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour
Date & Time: Wednesday, 13th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Thursday, 14th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Date & Time: Friday, 15th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
Date & Time: Saturday, 16th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Sivani on 07746417509
Since 2012, we have been serving authentic Indian-Kenyan street food featuring flavours and spices from recipes passed down through generations.
Date & Time: Sunday, 17th May | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Lila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to discover some truly amazing dishes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 19th May | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 19th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Twodogs’ Jen and Vic are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
Date & Time: Wednesday, 20th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Arfa on 07833582133
The excellent Arfa Shah returns to the Café, with her dazzling synergy of Asian and European vegan and vegetarian dishes. “I have a passion for cooking and have been cooking for over 20 years,” she tells us. “I am an innovative chef with a creative flair in a five star hotel (Michelin star). And I’ve adapted my style to accommodate classic European with Asian cuisine.”
Date & Time: Thursday, 21st May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
Date & Time: Friday, 22nd May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Hind on 07597446957
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
Date & Time: Saturday, 23rd May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Date & Time: Sunday, 24th May | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Lila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to discover some truly amazing dishes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 26th May | 11:00 am–2:00 pm
To book text or call Ela on 07806629166
Welcoming warm space, free Wi-Fi and pay what you can vegetarian snacks and lunch. We will be cooking with food donated by City Harvest and fresh seasonal herbs from Roots and Shoots.
Our community lunches provide a “real life” cafe training opportunity to neurodiverse young adults currently in training at Roots and Shoots horticultural college in Kennington.
The cafe is open from 11-2PM serving cake, coffees, teas and other drinks as well as a starter and a main for anyone in need!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 26th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Jen on 07967712050
Twodogs’ Jen and Vic are bringing US vegetarian comfort food with a British accent.
It’s all the food you’ve heard about from America and the local, regional things you might not have. Cooked from scratch using seasonal British ingredients. Incorporating elements of British cuisine. Their food is fun, tasty and gives respect to both nations’ history and food cultures.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
Date & Time: Wednesday, 27th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
Date & Time: Thursday, 28th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Misiek on 07435618721
Back with us at the Bonnington Café for his regular Vegan Thursdays is former longtime resident cook Misiek, whose Polish-influenced dishes are bursting with seasonal flavours!
Date & Time: Friday, 29th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Amer on 07857372878
Hind is from Syria and came here six years ago. She studied philosophy in Syria and wanted to find a new home. It was hard for her to feel like she belonged in a different country. She thought about how to create a place that felt like home. Hind decided to use cooking to show her culture. She started making her mom’s recipes and really liked cooking. She added her own ideas and then started her own business called Utopia.
Date & Time: Saturday, 30th May | 6:00 pm–10:30 pm
To book text or call Gaylene on 07949086599
Tiki & Spice’s Taz creates bold vegetarian and vegan bites and bowls inspired by rich, diverse global flavours. The food is colourful, vibrant, and full of flavour — dishes that make you smile.
Using bold spices, fresh herbs, and quality locally sourced ingredients, each dish is inspired by traditional recipes with a modern touch, ensuring every bite is packed with flavour
Date & Time: Sunday, 31st May | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
To book text or call Lila on 07311410910
Lila has been a vegetarian for 30 years and comes from a Mediterranean background. Over the years, her rich palate and decision to substitute meat with creative alternatives has allowed her to explore and experiment with food and flavours, leading her to discover some truly amazing dishes.
Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian, a curious foodie, or simply looking to add more plant-based magic to your meals, she’s here to inspire you with dishes that are as delightful to the palate as they are nourishing for the soul. Come and explore the endless possibilities of new flavours.
Introducing the Good Karma Lunch Club!
Our much-loved Community Lunch has a shiny new name but the same great ethos. It’s feel good food for all and there’s always a warm welcome.
Everyone’s invited, pop by, bring a friend and enjoy an affordable healthy lunch in good company.
As always, it’s pay what you can or come and eat for free.
Come along to the Good Karma Lunch Club every Tuesday lunchtime 11am – 2pm
We are organising an open day on Saturday 22nd of March 11-3PM.
Come and see what we are doing. Find out how to get involved and become a member- it’s only £1!
There will be tours of the building, teas, coffees, delicious cakes and snacks from the Bonnington cooks.
