November we was put back into lockdown due to the fight of Covid-19 so community events had to take a back burner again as restaurants and entertainment venues closed. So this month I focussed on promoting for a variety of businesses from frozen ready made meals which can be enjoyed at home through entertainment companies who stream online LIVE events. All opportunities I was kindly gifted on a courtesy experience to try in the safety of my own home.
Aloha 65
Aloha 65 produce a Caribbean style spirit 27% ABV which is a complex infused spirit that is beautifully, naturally and carefully made using six fresh, raw ingredients of fresh pineapple, lemon, ginger, scotch bonnet chilli, herbs and spices.
Aloha 65 is so different and bold it makes it perfect served as a shot, or within cocktails, or use to make desserts with, unforgettable.
This month they have a limited edition festive bottle in time for Christmas with a range of festive cocktail recipes to enjoy.
“So if you are looking for a slightly different tipple this Christmas with a real kick then I highly recommend Aloha 65.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London summer blog & festive blog and summer Instagram post & festive Instagram post.
Mac & Wild
Enjoy Scottish inspired food whilst transported to the Highlands to hunt for game at Smoky Barrels pop up at Mac and Wild.
Within Mac and Wild experience the World’s first virtual hunting social entertainment concept which uses cutting-edge Swedish technology taking you virtually to the Highlands without leaving London.
Now they offer a home delivery service of their delicious Venimoo burgers which is a burger which contains beef and venison patties.
“All the ingredients were fresh, came with easy instructions, quick to cook and tasted great providing a great gamey taste.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Domaine Du Grand Mayne
Domaine du Grand Mayne red wine comes from a vineyard which produce artisan winery and has over 120,000 vines covering 34 hectares (84 acres) and producing an average of around 200,000 bottles a year. The vineyard is grown on soil that is 80 percent clay and sand, and 20 percent limestone. These soils are ideally suited to the production of top quality wines, and provide a variety of different styles of fruit each year which they then blend to make the perfect wine from that vintage. Because the substructure of the vineyard is clay, the soil retains water deep in the ground to feed the roots. This means that the vines do not suffer from a lack of water once they are established. Their deep root growth also improves the physiological maturity of the vines and the grapes.
They produce a variety of quality wines from Sauvignon, Rose and Merlot.
“The Merlot wine from Grand Mayne did not disappoint. Their Merlot was everything that I would want from a Merlot as it was smooth, rich, spicy and fruity a joy.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Wyland Tondelier
Wyland Tondelier is an artist, sculpture, fashion designer and performer who comes from France but lives in East London.
As an artist he truly is inspired by idols who rock us everyday with their music or their acting. Thus he likes to work and sculpt the line by drawing, painting, using fabric and mixed media bringing us all idols in a way we have never seen them. Curving and interlacing the lines between them to create drawings and installations with a difference.
He holds art classes but he also has his own colouring book range out for those who loves art and colouring in but with that extra twist to it. Plus he sells a range of clothing and jewellery all of which he designed and made.
“Grabbing my pens and pencils I then started to colour in using Wyland’s many styles and techniques from lines to squiggle, colouring in a way that I have never thought of doing before.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Empress Ale
Empress Ale brings to the market a premium craft British pale ale that’s smooth, light and easy-drinking.
Empress Ale is brewed in an award-winning brewery in London by chefs and restaurateurs Empress Ale which has been designed to be enjoyed on any occasion, leaving you craving for more after every sip. They use the finest natural ingredients, which are sourced locally where possible.
Empress Ale is available on draught, bottles, cans, and even plastic bottles. All their packaging is fully recyclable. For all their pints and half pint cups they use either reusable or 100% recyclable cups. Plus they can supply portable draught machines and bottle fridges for your event.
“Empress Ale is a premium craft British Pale Ale which was designed to be enjoyed on any occasion, leaving you craving for more after every sip and it certainly did do that.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Birchall Tea
Birchall is a family owned British tea company which is based in London. All their teas are hand picked leaves from tea bushes which are grown in ideal conditions at high altitude in volcanic soil resulting in a high quality cup of bright, well balanced, delicious, and highly flavoursome tea from Africa.
Their teas since 2011 have scooped over 69 awards with their Great Rift Breakfast Blend winning 10 years in a row… more than any other breakfast tea on the Earth!
“All of Birchall Tea’s each tasted amazing, fresh, flavoursome and a real treat getting me through the day.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Noble House Prepared
Noble House Prepared have been producing fresh restaurant quality ready made meals since 2018. All Noble House Prepared food is made within their kitchen which is led by their executive chef extraordinaire Owen Sullivan, who has previously worked as executive chef for Gordon Ramsay at Maze, the Maze Grill and the Savoy Grill.
Noble House Prepared now can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. With a vast choice of dishes all which are frozen to maximise flavour and taste, as well as to lock in freshness and optimise the nutritional value, results in a gastronomic feast every time.
Noble House Prepared frozen ready made meals lock in that freshness, home-made taste and hold it there until you cook at home.
“I recommend buying Noble House Food because sometimes life gets hectic!”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Wild Arbor
Wild Arbor is a clear cream liqueur which is made natural ingredients; free of gluten, free of dairy, free of lactose, and without a single genetically modified organism. Wild Arbor is a cream liqueur, but as mother nature intended it.
Wild Arbor is made from honeybee and the result is a delicious creamy liquid, with a strong taste of cocoa, chocolate and vanilla, resulting in a luxurious, velvety smooth taste.
Wild Arbor is perfect for drinking neat on ice, as a mixer or with coffee as a cream substitute or even great to use within desserts.
“Wild Arbor is a cream liqueur like no other as contains no cream, gluten free and GMO free, perfect for those who are vegan or conscious in consuming dairy.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
LiquidChefs
LiquidChefs specialise in making your private or corporate event a great one with their portable bars, bartenders and baristas. Plus whilst at home you can even get your home fix with one of their LiquidChefs drinkie boxes which can be delivered to your front door.
This Christmas they have released a few easy festive cocktails to enjoy at home.
“I am not usually a lover of rum but I must admit I was highly impressed by this festive drinkie as it was ever so tasty, sweetness from the apple juice and had that extra spiciness and caramel taste from the Spiced Rum used within.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Rebel Wine
Rebel Wine wines are high quality South African wine with CBD. The wine is carefully infused with hemp, and contains naturally occurring CBD and then canned. The natural infusion of CBD will enhance the enjoyment and drinking experience and is a natural way to make CBD more enjoyable.
“The wine itself once pouring into glasses looked pretty with the hazy colour and tasted refreshing and giving me that calmness feeling after due to the hemp used within, I assume.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Frank Dale Foods
Frank Dale have been producing ready made premium British frozen food suitable for all occasions since 1994 which can be purchased from wholesalers and cash & carry’s.
Frank Dale is the King of Miniatures, who provide top quality restaurant food from frozen miniature gastronomic treats which will instantly perk up any occasion, adding that dash of celebratory pizazz. The range is based on British Classics from scrumptious quiches to gorgeous canapés but with a quirky modern twist on the UK’s traditional favourites.
“All of Frank Dale food comes delivered frozen, within easy boxes to pack into the freezer and easy cooking instructions. With so many different varieties of quiches, canapes, tarts and cakes to choose from Frank Dale saves time and makes celebrations that little easier.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
NOVELTEA
NOVELTEA produce a drink which is a blend of tea with alcohol.
NOVELTEA is made from high grade loose tea leaves from around the world. It is then distilled with one of these spirits gin from Great Britain, whisky from the Scottish Highlands or White Rum from the Caribbean. After that their tea is then cold brewed with botanicals and fruits for up to 8 hours to extract a fuller, more rounded flavour. Once the colour, smell, body, flavour and most importantly the balance of tea and spirit met their high expectations, small batches of NOVELTEA are then produced. Each batch which is produced is unique due to the tea itself and natural botanicals used within. Then it is shipped from their warehouses all over the world!
“Their bottle of Celebrate to me is like Christmas in a glass with it’s festive spices.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Project Avatar – Stalker
Project Avatar is a unique first person game which is played online.
It is a hybrid of escape room, video game and performance rolled into one. Players become the hero of the game whilst they help Avatar in real time, in real life. Avatar is a silent traveller from another world. The task is to direct the Avatar with voice commands, explore, solve puzzles, and complete the mission. There is only a baseline scenario and the storyline depends on players’ actions.
“TheiIf you don’t like being locked in an escape room this online video game controlling Avatar around a Pawn store was so much fun and a unique way to enjoy a game with friends who live in a different house.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog.
Pure Heavenly Chocolate
Pure Heavenly Chocolate is a chocolate bar which is vegan friendly, all plant based, and totally free from dairy, gluten, wheat, soy, and GMO ingredients. It is also free of palm oil, so it’s better for the environment.
They cut out dairy and used less sugar in their bars as they wanted to bring a chocolate bar which was great for vegans but also one that was low in calories. Did you know? that cocoa butter fat makes you satiated quickly, feeds your brain and thus you do not crave more. Whereas sugar makes you want to eat more and more, which is why there is such a big push to reduce sugar intake.
“Pure Heavenly Chocolate was heavenly and has really made me think about chocolate and consumption of sugar in a different way.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Chapter Love
Chapter Love sell roses in a different way within heart boxes and can be kept for up to 5 years or in their Video Love Boxes.
All of Chapter Love roses are grown in garden factories, that have been preserved through a drying process. The colour of the roses are then taken out and then re-coloured with natural dyes. The process preserves the roses and they can last for up to 3 to 5 years, if kept in good conditions. The roses are also scented with elegant rose oil as the roses lose their scent during the preservation process. No thorns, no need to put in water or a vase and no need to add flower food! Plus there is no pollen.
“The heart boxes are so pretty and can easily be displayed open showing the flowers or even closed and placed literally anywhere within your house making it pretty and every time you look at it you’ll be able to remember back when your loved one presented you with them.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Hawkes
Hawkes cider is a modern cider which are produced from a barrel aging facility giving them the ability to bottle and bag their ciders on site, allowing them to push new and exciting styles year round.
“Tasty and refreshing but I must admit their winter limited edition Winter Spice Cider really stood out.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Sweet Nothing Bakehouse
Sweet Nothing Bakehouse is an independent artisan bakery who sell brownies and cakes. Beth Cardy brownies can be delivered and enjoyed in your home.
Plus for a limited time you can buy from her exclusive range a variety of merchandise with proceeds helping Sweet Nothing Bakehouse to open her first permanent site in London as well as to help small business recover from the pandemic.
“This hoody is the most comfy hoody I have ever owned.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London brownie blog, hoody blog and Instagram post.
Homage to Fromage
Homage to Fromage are a small family run business set up in Tooting, London. They are passionate about fine cheese and they wanted to present to people the love of their favourite cheeses which they admire and love.
“All of Homage to Fromage cheeses come neatly packaged within a brown cardboard box which is beautifully tied with string and a tag.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
Vemacity
Vemacity sell gin making kits and gin glasses which can be engraved giving the ultimate gin experience at home
Vemacity is all about bringing to the world a new and interesting way to enjoy gin at home. They believe a great gin and tonic should be served the right way and engage all the senses. So, they set out to create specialist barware and gin gifts which elevates the experience of drinking gin at home.
“It was a super fun experience and I have learned so much about gin thanks to this kit.”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog and Instagram post.
BuckBuck Games – The Lords Apprentice
BuckBuck Games give those who want to adventure into a world of bizzarness within their Wonderland immersive theatrical type escape type game called The Hunt for the Smoking Caterpillar.
For a limited time though during these uncertain times of Covid 19 keeping us locked down and unable to venture down any rabbit hole they are hosting weekly for a small fee a number of wild and wacky games such as the Lord Apprentice which is a wacky version of The Apprentice.
Question is will you get hired or fired?
“Lord Sugarplum loved my ideas and my team mates even tried to claim them as their own…. so I had to be strong and fight my corner!”
November 2020
Joanne of Love Pop Ups London blog
“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.
