This article is a look back at the amazing experiences which various community members of Love Pop Ups London enjoyed and helped spread the word about during November 2018.
November 2018 a look back
Made in Hackney
Made in Hackney want to teach cooks about how to cook great 100% plant based food with their seasonal, plant based programs which covers everything from basic cookery skills to sugar free baking, preserving, composting, foraging and making your own cosmetics. Perfect for vegans.
“I would never of thought you could make a great Mac n Cheese without using real cheese but how I was proved wrong. Not only did the whole texture of this dish taste like a real Mac n Cheese but it also looked like a Mac n Cheese as well with it’s yellow colouring from the turmeric used within the dish. I honestly don’t think I would be able to tell the difference between a real cheese based Mac n Cheese to a vegan cheese based one.”
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
I had a personal invite to learn how to make vegan cheese. Read my full blog by clicking here.
Rojak
Love Malaysian food? Then you’ll love this pop up by Rojak. Rojak brings a spice of Malaysia to London with her street style food and classics with a distinct British twist.
“The Ox meat has a wonderful complex of flavours making this dish highly tasty and rich with the meat flaking away and melting in the mouth. The spices gave it that extra kick.”
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
I was personally invited down to enjoy various samples of the Malaysian style cuisine they cook at Rojak. Read my blog by clicking here.
A Door in a Wall – Lights, Camera, Action
A Door In A Wall is run by a team of plotters, producers and designers. They love to create, design and run many immersive events throughout London such as treasure hunts through to murder mysteries.
This November they have done something different from their norm and have created an immersive event called Lights, Camera, Action which puts you in the spot light. So if you have ever wanted to know what it would be like to star in a movie then this new show is for all you wannabe actors/actresses.
“I found it enjoyable enough but I think it’s more intended for people with a penchant for acting rather than film making. “
Louise
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Only Fools The Cushty Dining Experience
Interactive Theatre International brings to London this new immersive experience Only Fools The Cushty Dining Experience transporting audiences to The Nags Head, to meet the pride of Peckham Del in a night of wheeling, dealing and eating.
The fun starts from the moment you join Trotter and friends.
“The acting was second-to-none. Beginning with the beloved Delboy trying to give the audience one of his ultimate deals (with a not-so-surprising outcome) which set the scene for the rest of the evening as he tried to undo his bad moves. .”
Beth
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Jam Shed Supper Club
The Jam Shed Supper Club popped up in South Bank for a limited time giving diners an intimate dining experience whilst looking out at spectacular views of the Thames. All meals were freshly made by different MasterChef finalists on certain nights.
This winter MasterChef finalists Stuart Archer, Natalie Coleman, Sara Danesin, Jane Devonshire and Dean Edwards will be hosting over certain periods throughout bringing their individual spin to the flavours of winter.
“I asked Stuart Archer which chefs inspired him and he said James Martin and Tom Kerridge. I also asked him what type of food he loves to eat and he said curry’s and that he’s best dessert the Sticky Toffee Pudding and that is why he added chai custard to it to give it a Indian infused twist which really did work well.”
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
I had the pleasure of having a feast cooked by Stuart Archer. Read my blog and other bloggers blogs who attended The Jam Shed Supper Club back in August by clicking here.
Archery Fit
If you want to get fit but in a fun way then Archery Fit is certainly a great way to go.
Archery Fit is an indoor archery club in London, Greenwich which you can learn archery but at the same time improve on your lats, triceps, quadriceps, traps, obliques, rhomboids, abs, glutes, calves and even your posture.
A small group of us of Love Pop Ups London went along in August and November where we got taught by Kristina one of their top instructors.
She is one of the first independent instructors to enter Archery Fit family and there are several reasons why. A long standing barebow archer Kristina is 2 times winner of Archery Fit championships in Pro groups (men & women together). She is also a history fan working on her postgraduate dissertation “Revival of Archery Practice in the 18th Century Britain”, making her her the smartest person on archery history in the club.
The question is will you be the next Green Arrow, Daryl Dixon or even Robin Hood?
“Our instructor Kristina was very knowledgeable and helpful and made the experience lots of fun. They had many different kind of bow, which I thought was particularly interesting. We learnt a lot in a short space of time and it was very professional and safe.”
Katherine
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending back in August and November by clicking here.
Mostly Harmless Games – Phobos-17
Mostly Harmless is an escape room which was created by a bunch of actors, designers and games nerds.
Phobos-17 takes guests on a space journey with thrills in a twelve metre long shipping container!
“here was four of us and I liked that one group could solve one clue, while the other group could solve a different clue.”
Mei
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
BuckBuck Games – The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar
BuckBuck Games brings The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar which is an Alice in Wonderland inspired game with a twist.
Set within The Owl & Hitchhiker pub in London the question is will you be able to find the smoking caterpillar.
Within your scavenger type adventure you’ll meet a variety of curious characters, contraptions, chances to gather gold, gamble, bribe and even blackmail your way through to victory. As this is an hilariously silly adventure and one which you will never forget on this hut the the Smoking Caterpillar.
“On occasion we was thinking and saying things like Alice from “Oh dear, everything is so confusing.” and “This is impossible” but once we got into the depths of this mysterious world we started to put things together as “Some go this way. Some go that way.””
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
The Pirates of Hidden Spirits
The Pirates of Hidden Spirit is a new immersive cocktail experience which will transport guests, or should I say pirates, into an exciting world of mischief and theft as they steal the hidden treasure from the grasps of the U.S Government all whilst enjoying delicious cocktails on board.
For three days each week, Sir Francis Drake’s The Golden Hinde will transform into The Hidden Spirit.
“A delicious bottle of golden shimmer is pressed into my hands and I’m warned not to breathe a word of it to the Governor as it is in fact part of the fabled treasure the Governor was so insistent did not exist. The bottle contains a rum based daiquiri that quite literally tastes like liquid gold and slips down the throat far too easily but before we can finish our bottles it’s down to the living quarters in the base of the ship to get ready to set sail.”
Leanne
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Anvio
Anvio VR is designed to provide complete freedom of movement for the player. Within a virtual world you can shoot, detonate, play football and do much more, all together with your friends. Their large play area and fully wireless system means you don’t have to worry about tethers or running out of space, creating an incredible level of immersion. Erasing the line between the physical and virtual worlds, they aim to bring you an experience unlike any other.
“Once all kitted out we entered the world of VR, the detail within the game is amazing, feeling very realistic and you really do escape from reality for a while. Even though you know its not real its feels as real as it possibly could be. “
Chelsea
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Omescape – Huxley
Omescape London is the UK’s premier escape room game, brought to you by the world leaders in live immersive experiences. They have been global leaders since 2012 with over 30 branches across Asia, Eastern Europe, America and Australia. Their objective is to design and create the best escape room experience in the world where players work as a team to explore, find clues, solve puzzles and mysteries to beat the clock.
Their escape rooms have unique designs and realistic stories and scripts which will leave any escape room fan wanting more. The way they implement large scale automation creates a more immersive experience.
Lately they have started giving guests a virtual reality escape type room experience with Huxley where you can walk around whilst wearing the latest VR technology.
“You control your avatar by walking and turning, moving your head to look around, and using a single, large trigger on the handheld controllers to grab and hold things. All of this is super easy to learn and apply and makes this game really fun to play!”
Bianca
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Christmas at London
London Zoo has been up and running since 1826 which was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles which has seen a number of achievements and changes in their conservation work in the wild as well as at ZSL London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoos.
This winter London Zoo will transform for short period of time giving guests an after dark experience created in partnership with Raymond Gubbay and designed by Culture Creative.
“There are various displays which are great for the both adults and children to enjoy. Do make sure you have charged all your camera devices as you don’t want to miss any picture perfect moments”
Joice
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Scripts for Supper
Scripts for Supper was set up back in 2017 by Annie McKenzie (semi finalist in MasterChef 2016) bringing to London a dining immersive theatrical experience.
Scripts for Supper fuses together acting, music, food, drink and oodles of merriment.
Working alongside guest chefs, local suppliers and talented performers she gives people a great unique and ultimately memorable experience as she provides supper clubs with a difference.
“The performers doubled up as waiters in bringing food to the tables. Expect music, singing, merriment and some spooky vaudeville to liven up those dark winter nights.”
Joanne by Love Pop Ups London
I was personally invited by Annie McKenzie to her pop up Dr Jekyll and My Hyde. Read my blog by clicking here.
Alice in Winterland
This is a lantern festival based on Alice in Winterland.
Throughout this immersive story telling trail you’ll be able to tumble down the rabbit hole, meet many characters, dance with the Cheshire Cat, have tea at the Mad Hatters table and even meet Santa.
Take your curiosity on this magical journey where you will become curiosor and curiosor. You will feel like you have been smoking like the caterpillar after leaving this magical wonder of light.
“No Wonderland would be complete without a tea party inspired outdoor dining area so before exiting why not indulge in a glass or two of something delicious and sing-a-long to the familiar festive songs sung live on the big stage!”
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Fun Times Immersive
This is escape room type game like no other. Designed just for 2 people you will be locked in by an evil scientist in The Lift of Doom within an old mental health clinic with your only chance of escaping through a service elevator. Afterwards escapees can enjoy a special well deserved cocktail made by one of their mixologists.
“With the creepy music and hearing her locking us in, I wondered for a split second what we had signed up for. “
Louise
Read all the blogs / reviews from the community members who had the pleasure of attending by clicking here.
Avengers Station
Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is a highly anticipated multi-room immersive experience which will offer fans of all ages the opportunity to delve into the super-workings and back-story of each of the Avengers as they train to become an agent of the S.T.A.T.I.O.N. as part of their training. Fans will also get to gaze upon props and uniforms straight from the big screen.
“This was an interesting exhibition and I did like seeing many of the awesome suits worn by top superheros like Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther etc but to be totally honest I prefer superheros such as Superman and Batman.”
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London
I was personally invited to attend a press launch of Avengers Station. Read my super blog by clicking here.
“I love going out discovering new and existing restaurants, theatres, immersive experiences and so much more but I also love staying in and discovering new gadgets, gaming and cooking.
