Upcoming events.
gwafuvegan x Eat Well Supper Club
Gwafuvegan is collaborating with Eat Well it put on a flavour packed plant based supper club celebrating Cameroonian cuisine. This is part of Eat Well’s – Do good Festival
Kitchen Takeover and Wild Cafe Marsden
We are taking over the Wild cafe in Marden! - eat within nature and come and enjoy flavour packed plant powdered West African, Cameroonian cuisine
Chef Ngwafu will be introducing some tasty new menu items as well as our classics.
Wild cafe will be running a cameroonian inspired cocktail menu and some amazing plant based sweet treats.
Address: Wild cafe, Cellars Clough, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6LY
Time : 12pm to 7pm
Wild cafe website here - can also book a table as well! if you dont want to miss out
Queer roots festival
We will be popping up at Platt Fields Market Garden
A grass roots not for profit Pride celebrating queer Manchester with 2 days of workshops, art, music, food, forest school and more!
Come and eat some Tasty vegan Cameroonian food - Celebrate Queer culture and enjoy a wide selection of entertainment!
Location
Platt Feilds Market Garden
Platt Fields Park, Platt Fields Market Garden, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6LT
Black Girl Hike UK Nature Event
We will be serving our Tasty Vegan West African food at the event below!
BGH UK Nature Event on Saturday 31st Agust
12:00 - 18:00
Location:
Platt Fields Market Garden
Platt Fields Park (Mabfield Road Entrance)
Manchester
M146LT
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about Nature, the Outdoors, Wellbeing, Safety and Clothing from a variety of speakers from 15:00 including our CEO Rhiane Fatinikun, Duke of Edinburgh, Craghoppers & Sweaty Betty Foundation. It will be supported by Lord Mayor Yasmine Dar and youth activist Angeli Sweeney.
RIOT Party - Rebellion Manchester
We will be catering a party that’s close to my heart! Will be an honor to cater the RIOT party pride After party.
Riot Party - The POC and SWer led Queer sex positive rave returns to Manchester with some of our favourite selectors & performers to celebrate Pride!
A party for self-expression, hedonism and exploration, with spaces to Dance, Chill, and Play.
Multi Genre music policy including:
House, Disco, UK Club, Afro House, Baile Funk, Dancehall, Afrobeats, S!ut Pop and Stripper Anthems + more
Please make sure you read and understand our rules before purchasing a ticket.
For rules & general info - @riotpartyuk on insta
LAST ENTRY MIDNIGHT. YOU MUST COMPLY TO OUR DRESS CODE TO ENTER THE EVENT. DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE.
This is an 21+ event.
Venue
Rebellion
2B Whitworth St W, Manchester M1 5WZ, UK
Yard and Beyond pop up - Beer garden
We’ll be showcasing some of our classics on the day so come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Location: Yard & Beyond, 109 High St, Stourbridge DY8 1EE, UK
Event space info here
Football Festival - Ball Together now
A TRANS-INCLUSIVE FESTIVAL OF FOOTBALL FOR WOMEN + NON BINARY PEOPLE
FRIDAY 12TH - SUNDAY 14TH JULY 2024,
WYTHENSHAWE SPORTS GROUND, MANCHESTER, UK.
We’ll be showcasing some of our classics on the day so come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Northumberland Arms pop up- Stockport
We’ll be taking over the Northumberland Arms, Sunday 7th July
We’ll be showcasing some of our classics on the day so come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Location
64 Compstall Rd, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5HD
Street Food pop up @ New Bailey Salford
We will be popping up at New Bailey, Salford.
Come down, take part and eat some tasty vegan West African Food - we will be serving up all our classics!
Location: New Bailey, Salford, M3 5JL
MARPLE CARNIVAL 2024
We will be popping up at Marple Carnival.
The 2024 Marple Carnival theme is MARPLE GOES FOR GOLD!
We will be celebrating this Parisian Olympic year by getting representation of all different sorts of Olympic sports.
Come down, take part and eat some tasty vegan West African Food
Location: Memorial Park Dr, Marple, Stockport
more info about the event here
Festival of Enterprise 2024
We will be popping up at New Centry Hall Manchester for the Buiesness growth Company Festival of Enterprise
Come down, take part and eat some tasty vegan West African Food
Hosted by GM Business Growth Hub and presented by its successful EnterprisingYou programme, Festival of Enterprise is a celebration of self-employment and entrepreneurship, proudly highlighting Greater Manchester as the ultimate destination for launching and expanding your business.
Date: 13th June 2024
Location: New Century, 4 Hanover St, Manchester M4 4AH
Event hosts: GM Business Growth Hub
Whitworth Art Gallery Event- Manchester
We will be popping up at the Whitworth Art Gallery Event - Join a party like no other as the Whitworth presents The Carnival – a day of vivid colour, uplifting rhythms and infectious energy.
Help us celebrate art, culture and Manchester’s dynamic community through live performances, interactive workshops, delicious street food and live music.
Come down, take part and eat some tasty vegan West African Food
More info about the event here
Address:
the Whitworth
Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Time
10am to 5pm
Bury Food and Drink Festival
Bury Food and Drink Festival
Gwafuvegan will be popping up on the friday daytime! - serving our classics in the Sunny May bank holiday!
Bury Town Centre packed with pop-up food markets, artisan drinks, craft stalls, music and live entertainment.
Food vendors will take residence around the Millgate, Market square and the Golden Mile in Bury Market showcasing the very best food Bury has to offer from across the world.
So grab a snack, help yourself to a drink and enjoy the atmosphere and live entertainment that will be animating Bury Town Centre across this exciting festival of food and culture.
Located in: Bury Market
Address: The Market, Bury BL9 0RN
Puff Puff workshop & Supper w/ Gwafuvegan May 9th 2024
Join us for a really exciting workshop with the queen of Vegan Cameroonian cuisine- Gwafuvegan.
We have had the pleasure of hosting a tasty vegan supper club with Ngwafu to a Kitchen residency for a month in January. We now have this rather exciting workshop for you to join us in where you will learn to make Puff Puff with Ngwafu, create your own toppings and then enjoy a delicious Vegan supper from us at Yes Lah!
A bit about Gwafuvegan:
Gwafuvegan specializes in cooking and delivering affordable vegan West African food, with a focus on high-quality, sustainable produce that is locally sourced. Gwafuvegan's one aim is to spread the love of vegan food and passion for West African cuisine. Ngwafu delivers high-quality catering and pop up at markets/events in the North West, showcasing new and exciting flavours to Manchester's ever-growing diverse community.
What are puff puffs?
Puff puff are tasty doughnut-like balls originating in West Africa. Popular in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana, they can be eaten as a savoury side dish, indulgent dessert or even just a tempting snack. Puff puffs are perfect for sharing (or not sharing..) and are going to be the dish that everyone will talk about at your next gathering.
Get the tips and know how on making puff puffs with Ngwafu, a recipe passed down through her family and one thing you can pass onto your loved ones. All the ingredients and equipment is provided, including aprons so just come along for a really fun, interactive and delicious evening.
Workshop supper menu TBC soon.
Your ticket gets you:
Welcome drink
Puff Puff Workshop with Gwafuvegan
Delicious Vegan Supper from Yes Lah
BYOB £5 corkage
We can cater for GF for both the workshop & supper- please get in touch and let us know.
Kitchen Takeover - May bank holiday
We will be taking over the Oi dumplings Cabin over the May bank holiday in Marsden, Huddersfield!
We will be serving all our classics hopefully in the SUN! - Start of summer lets go!
Friday -1pm to 7pm
Saturday - 12pm to 8pm
Sunday - 12pm to 6pm
Address:
unit 6, 5 Station Rd, Marsden, Huddersfield HD7 6BS
Cameroonian cooking class
West African cooking class with an amazing chef (Gwafu)!!! She demonstrates how to make jollof rice, slaw and stew then you make it!!!!
Manchester vegan festival
We will be attending our first vegan festival and we are very much looking forward to it. Being alongside likeminded vegan traders all-day. Grab yourself a ticket and come say hello and eat with us.
tickets:
https://www.veganeventsuk.co.uk/northern-vegan-festival/
Address:
Sugden Sports Centre, Manchester Metropolitan University, 114 Grosvenor St, Manchester, M1 7HL
Pudsey Vegan Festival
We will be attending Pudsey vegan festival near Leeds and we are very much looking forward to it. Being alongside likeminded vegan traders all-day. Grab yourself a ticket and come say hello and eat with us.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Address:
Kitchen Takeover at The Old Fire Station Bakery
We will be returning to our good friends at The Old Fire Station Bakery- Slinging some tasty vegan West African food in the heart of Salford. Come and say hello!
Address:
The Old Fire Station Bakery
47 Albion Pl, Crescent, Salford M5 4NL
NRB Launch Fundraising Dinner X Eat Well MCR
The Eat Well MCR x NRB Dinner was a fitting start to this year's Northern Restaurant and Bar show.
This annual event has quickly become a highlight of the hospitality calendar, bringing together a line-up of chef talent from across the North West for a fabulous evening of fundraising. food and fun.
Ngwafu will be part of a talented group of chefs from all over the UK. As part of an 8-course menu.
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:00 to 10pm
Location
Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester
The Goods Yard Building Goods Yard Street Manchester M3 3BG
We cannot wait to come together to raise essential funds to support Eat Well MCR, celebrate our wonderful hospitality scene amd kick off the Northern Restaurant and Bar show week!
Northumberland Arms pop up- Stockport
We’ll be taking over the Northumberland Arms, Friday 8th March
We’ll be showcasing some of our classics on the day so come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Location
64 Compstall Rd, Marple Bridge, Stockport SK6 5HD
February Cultural Cuisine Club - Gwafu Vegan
For February, we are joined by GwafuVegan. The Cultural Cuisine Club by ABDAxHALA offers a cultural culinary experience, immersing guests in a diverse array of international flavours and traditions.
£40 per person - 3 course menu of West African Cuisine - Starters/sides will be allocated per table, with Mains and Desserts served family style. - Everyone will be entitled to one portion of each course initially to ensure everyone gets their share, and then are welcome to seconds/thirds if there is food left (no one will go hungry at Abda’s!).
- The regular Abda drinks menu will be available, alongside a bespoke Cocktail Menu. - “BYOB” for a corkage fee of £5pp. - Dietary requirements and allergies can be catered for.
Drinks on the night
FOLERE FENNEL SPRITZ
Hibiscus syrup, grapefruit gin, prosecco and a hint of fennel, garnished with grapefruit.
GWAFU GUINNESS OLD FASHIONED
Guinness, bourbon and bitters, garnished with grapefruit.
Location:
ABDA
6 CROWN STREET
NORTHWICH CW9 5AX
Start time: 6:30pm
Menu below- See you there!
Kitchen Takeover - Yes Lah Didsbury
We’ll be taking over the Yes Lah , Kitchen.
Saturday 27th 11am to 8:30pm
Sunday 28th 11am to 4pm
We will be Celebrating everything Veganuary and classics and new dishes as well on the day. Come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Walk ins Avalible
Location
102 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PN
Kitchen Takeover - Yes Lah Didsbury
We’ll be taking over the Yes Lah , Kitchen.
Saturday 20th 11am to 8:30pm
Sunday 21st 11am to 4pm
We will be Celebrating everything Veganuary and classics and new dishes as well on the day. Come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Walk ins Avalible
Location
102 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PN
Kitchen Takeover - Yes Lah Didsbury
We’ll be taking over the Yes Lah , Kitchen.
Saturday 13th 11am to 8:30pm
Sunday 14th 11am to 4pm
We will be Celebrating everything Veganuary and classics and new dishes as well on the day. Come down and eat some tasty vegan Cameroonian food!
Walk ins Avalible
Location
102 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2PN
Cooking class - African food
We have the amazing Ngwafu from gwafuvegan who is going to be showing us how to make her speciality jollof rice with spinach stew and slaw!
Pop up @ Melanin Markets
Come eat with us at Melanin Markets! - Get your fix of tasty vegan West African food all while supporting black businesses in Manchester.
Location:
Aviva Studios, Water St, Manchester M3 4JQ
Pop up @ Ashton Fridday’s on the Square
Come eat with us at Ashton Fridday’s! - Get your fix of tasty vegan West African food with wholesome family entertainment.
more info here
Location:
Ashton's Fletcher Square
Fletcher St,
Ashton-under-Lyne
time: 4pm - 8pm
Freedom from Torture - Charity Event
We will be serving our very popular sweet Puff puffs at Freedom from Torture Event.
The Great Street Feast Manchester - a food-themed fundraising event supporting human rights charity, Freedom from Torture.
to offer rehabilitation to asylum seekers and refugees who have been tortured, alongside campaigning for a fairer asylum system, including against the deportations to Rwanda. We recently won Overall Winner at the Charity Awards in 2023 for our #StoptheFlights campaign, which you can find out more about here. We have a Clinical Centre in Manchester, which is based in Hulme, and supports survivors from across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria.
The event will take place at No 1 Circle Square, 1 Symphony Park, Manchester M1 7FS on Thursday 23rd November, starting at 6.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm.