Our 2025 Pop-Ups & Markets

A Year as a Plant-Based, Gluten-Free Bakery Across London & Essex

 

 

2025 was a year of growth, connection and community. As a plant-based, gluten-free bakery serving London, Romford, Havering and wider Essex, we spent the year bringing our allergen-friendly bakes directly to customers through markets, food festivals and corporate pop-ups.

 

For many people searching for a vegan bakery in London or a trusted gluten-free cake maker in Essex, meeting us at a local market was their first introduction to what we do. Our focus has always been simple — to create inclusive, flavour-led bakes made without gluten, dairy, eggs or nuts, so that celebrations feel open to everyone.

 

From busy London business districts to much-loved Romford and Hornchurch community events, 2025 allowed us to strengthen our presence as a local plant-based bakery committed to thoughtful, small-batch production.

 

Below is a look back at where the year took us.

 

Where We Popped Up in 2025

 

London, Romford & Essex Events

26th February – Kingdom Street, Paddington, London	We began the year in Paddington, introducing our plant-based mini Bundt cakes, fruit tarts and loose leaf infusions to a professional London crowd seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options.
12th March – Westferry, Canary Wharf, London	Our Canary Wharf pop-up welcomed office teams looking for refined, allergen-friendly cakes suitable for workplace sharing. Chocolate and vanilla Bundt cakes proved particularly popular.
12th April – Romford Market, Romford (Havering)	Returning to Romford Market marked an important step in strengthening our presence as a vegan and gluten-free bakery in Havering. Many local customers discovered us here for the first time while searching for celebration cakes suitable for dietary sensitivities.
11th May – Langtons Spring Fayre, Hornchurch, Essex	A highlight within the Hornchurch community. Families looking for nut-free and dairy-free treats appreciated having a fully plant-based stall where everything was suitable.
17th May – Romford Market, Romford	Our monthly market appearances began building consistency and trust within the local Essex community.
25th May – Romford Food Festival, Romford	One of the largest food events in the area and a standout moment of the year. As a gluten-free and plant-based bakery in Romford, it allowed us to showcase our full range — brownies, tartlets, cookies and elegant mini Bundt cakes — all crafted without wheat, dairy, eggs or nuts.
26th May – Langtons Eco Fayre, Hornchurch, Essex	This event aligned naturally with our ethos. Visitors were particularly interested in our small-batch baking approach and eco-conscious packaging choices.
11th June – Old Bailey, City of London	Bringing our allergen-friendly bakes into the heart of the City reinforced growing interest in corporate catering from a plant-based bakery in London.
14th June – Romford Market	Our regular presence continued to introduce new customers to celebration cakes and bespoke orders available for local collection and London delivery.
25th June – Gracechurch Street, London	Another corporate-focused pop-up where demand for inclusive, workplace-friendly treats continued to grow.
26th & 27th July – Burrp! Food Festival, Hainault Recreation Ground, Essex	A lively two-day summer festival celebrating global flavours and community spirit. Our fully gluten-free, dairy-free and plant-based range resonated strongly with families and food lovers alike.

 

From April onwards, we returned regularly to Romford Market, offering a rotating menu and a convenient click-and-collect option for customers across Havering and Essex.

 

Supporting Corporate Events Across London & Essex

 

Alongside public markets, 2025 saw increased demand for corporate catering in London and surrounding Essex areas.

Businesses were often searching for:

• Vegan cakes for office events
• Gluten-free dessert platters in London
• Allergen-friendly catering suitable for mixed teams

 

Because our entire menu is made without gluten, dairy, eggs or nuts, organisers were able to offer one cohesive selection rather than managing multiple separate dietary requests.

 

 

Our corporate service included:

• Bespoke flavour selections
• Brand-aligned decoration
• Delivery across London, Romford and parts of Essex

These events strengthened our reputation as a reliable plant-based bakery for corporate settings.

 

Our Plant-Based & Allergen-Friendly Approach

 

Throughout every market and pop-up in 2025, our philosophy remained consistent.

We are:

• 100% plant-based
• Baking exclusively with gluten-free ingredients
• Free from dairy, eggs and nuts

 

For those searching specifically for a nut-free bakery in Essex or a vegan cake maker in London, clarity and consistency matter. Customers regularly expressed relief at finding a stall where every item was suitable.

 

We continued to favour unrefined sugars such as coconut sugar and used superfood powders — including beetroot and turmeric — for natural colour without artificial additives.

 

The goal has never been to create “alternative” baking. It is to create beautiful, flavour-led cakes and desserts that simply happen to be inclusive.

 

 

Quality Ingredients & Responsible Production

 

Across London and Essex markets, visitors often asked about our sourcing and production methods.

We remained committed to:

• Small-batch baking to minimise waste
• Carefully sourced gluten-free flours
• Seasonal produce where possible
• Biodegradable or recyclable packaging

 

As a home-based bakery serving Romford, Havering and Greater London, these decisions reflect our commitment to both quality and responsibility.

 

Celebrating Five Years in Business

An Evening at Crem Kitchen, Romford

2025 also marked a very special milestone — our 5th birthday as a plant-based, gluten-free bakery serving London, Romford and Essex.

 

To celebrate, we hosted a “Small Bites & Desserts” evening at Crem Kitchen in Romford, bringing together a small group of local and loyal supporters who have championed our journey over the years.

The evening featured a carefully curated plant-based, gluten-free menu created by the Crem team, alongside a selection of our own signature desserts. It was an intimate gathering rather than a large-scale event, and we were deeply grateful to those who took the time to attend and celebrate with us.

 

Five years of building an allergen-friendly bakery from home in Havering has come with its challenges and lessons, but moments like this — sharing a table with supporters who value inclusive baking — are a reminder of why we began.

 

 

Looking Ahead

 

The relationships built throughout 2025 continue to shape our direction. Increased demand for:

• Gluten-free celebration cakes in Essex
• Vegan birthday cakes in Romford
• Allergen-friendly corporate catering in London

has allowed us to refine and expand our offerings.

 

If you first discovered us at a London or Essex market and are now searching for a trusted plant-based bakery for an upcoming celebration or corporate event, we would be delighted to support you.

 

To stay informed about future market dates, new seasonal collections and exclusive releases, we invite you to join our mailing list.

 

 

Thank you to everyone who visited us at a market stall, food festival or corporate pop-up during 2025. Your support continues to help us grow a bakery rooted in inclusivity, flavour and care — serving London, Romford, Havering and Essex with confidence.