The Bonnington Cafe: Great Food – Good Vibes
Photographic image by geir.engene@gmail.com
There’s been a community café at the Bonnington Centre for over 40 years, serving vegetarian and vegan food from an ever-changing kaleidoscope of cuisines and cooks. We’ve now reopened with a fresh mix of much-loved ingredients, here in the green oasis of Bonnington Square. The Café is today directly managed by the community – you can follow the original cooks’ collective here.
- Affordable! Mains are up to £12, Starters and Puddings up to £5
- Vegetarian/Vegan only
- Cooks and menus change each night
- Open 6:00pm – 10:30pm Tuesday to Saturday nights
- Open 11am – 3pm for brunch on Sundays
- Open for community lunches on Tuesdays 11-2PM with Roots & Shoots
- Check the evenings we are presently open below
How To Book
Choose your date from the schedule below, then phone or text the cook listed for that night first (Please note that we have different cooks each night) – or our Cafe organiser Natalia – and book a table with them. You can also turn up on the night, and our cooks will see if they can fit you in.
Please note the Bonnington Café is unlicenced to serve alcohol. You’re welcome to bring your own – we charge a small corkage fee per bottle.
Takeaways are available – please order and collect at the Café.
If you are interested in holding catered events at the Café outside our listed hours, please email our organiser in the first instance. Private arrangements with cooks are only permitted on BCCA premises with our express permission.
Address:
11 Vauxhall Grove
Vauxhall SW8 1TD
Cafe Organiser:
Natalia Boteva: cafeadmin@bonningtoncentre.org or (07999) 953512
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Tuesday 10th of September
Mayall by Alice-Mae and Willem
By Mayall comes to Bonnington for the second time this September. Begun by Alice-Mae Mayall in 2020, By Mayall started delivering buns by hand in North London each Sunday during lockdown. Due to popular demand the menu (and team of delivery riders) then expanded to include ‘Friday Pie Day’ which delivered hot pies direct to the doorstep every week.
This will be the second time that the pies won’t be coming to you but instead we invite you to come to the pies! What to expect: seasonal vegetarian/vegan pies, British ingredients, homemade pastry, tasty sides & sweet treats all lovingly made in North London.
To book a table for dinner on Tuesday the 10th of September, call or text Willem on 07984266041.
Wednesday 11th of September
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 11th of September, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 12th of September
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 12th of September, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 13th of September
Two Dogs- BURGER NIGHT SPECIAL
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.
They’re doing their first build your own burger Friday night special!
To book a table for Friday the 13th of September, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Saturday 14th of September
Vic Conran
Vic is a long term resident of the Square and after training as a chef, cooked New Orleans style cuisine in the early days of the Cafe during the 1980s and 90s. Vic cooks a wide variety of menus and her aim is to bring you happiness while eating her food as a thank you to the wonderful plants on which our community depends.
To book a table for Saturday the 14th of September, call or text Vic on 07949229256
Sunday 15th of September
Anya
Anya, an experienced chef at Bonnington Café, returns after a break with a renewed focus on holistic cooking. With a background in wellness, herbalism, and naturopathy, Anya seamlessly integrates these elements into her dishes, offering a unique culinary experience.
Specialising in plant-based, mostly vegan cuisine, Anya’s dishes showcase the natural flavours of her ingredients. Her dedication to sustainability and holistic living extends beyond the kitchen, as she is also the owner of a detox company and an herbalist to celebrities.
An accomplished author and TV expert on natural lifestyle, Anya invites you to savour her wholesome and innovative creations at Bonnington Café.
To book a table for Sunday the 15th of September, call or text Anya on 07763144010
Tuesday 17th September
Two Dogs Taco Tuesdays
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.
To book a table for Tuesday the 17th of September, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Wednesday 18th of September
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 18th of September, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 19th of September
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 19th of September, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 20th of September
TBA
TBA
Saturday 21st of September
Emily Gray
Emily is part of the old cooks collective and she’s been back cooking with us for a few times now. She takes inspiration for her dishes around the world, with a sweet spot for Asia. She uses fresh ingredients to make her dishes sing!
To book a table for Saturday the 21st of September, call or text Emily on 07904329459
Sunday 22nd of September
Two Dogs
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.
To book a table for Sunday the 22nd of September, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Tuesday 24th of September
TBC
TBC
Wednesday 25th of September
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 25th of September, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 26th of September
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 26th of September, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 27th of September
Hind Danoun
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.
To book a table for Friday the 27th of September, call or text Hind on 07597446957
Saturday 28th of September
Vic Conran
Vic is a long term resident of the Square and after training as a chef, cooked New Orleans style cuisine in the early days of the Cafe during the 1980s and 90s. Vic cooks a wide variety of menus and her aim is to bring you happiness while eating her food as a thank you to the wonderful plants on which our community depends.
To book a table for Saturday the 28th of September, call or text Vic on 07949229256
Sunday 29th of September
Anya
Anya, an experienced chef at Bonnington Café, returns after a break with a renewed focus on holistic cooking. With a background in wellness, herbalism, and naturopathy, Anya seamlessly integrates these elements into her dishes, offering a unique culinary experience.
Specialising in plant-based, mostly vegan cuisine, Anya’s dishes showcase the natural flavours of her ingredients. Her dedication to sustainability and holistic living extends beyond the kitchen, as she is also the owner of a detox company and an herbalist to celebrities.
An accomplished author and TV expert on natural lifestyle, Anya invites you to savour her wholesome and innovative creations at Bonnington Café.
To book a table for Sunday the 29th of September, call or text Anya on 07763144010
Tuesday 1st of October
TBA
TBA
Wednesday 2nd of October
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 2nd of October, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 3rd of October
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 3rd of October, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 4th of October
Hind Danoun
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.
To book a table for Friday the 4th of October, call or text Hind on 07597446957
Saturday 5th of October
TBA
TBA
Sunday 6th of October
Anya
Anya, an experienced chef at Bonnington Café, returns after a break with a renewed focus on holistic cooking. With a background in wellness, herbalism, and naturopathy, Anya seamlessly integrates these elements into her dishes, offering a unique culinary experience.
Specialising in plant-based, mostly vegan cuisine, Anya’s dishes showcase the natural flavours of her ingredients. Her dedication to sustainability and holistic living extends beyond the kitchen, as she is also the owner of a detox company and an herbalist to celebrities.
An accomplished author and TV expert on natural lifestyle, Anya invites you to savour her wholesome and innovative creations at Bonnington Café.
To book a table for Sunday the 6th of October, call or text Anya on 07763144010
Tuesday 8th of October
Two Dogs TACO TUESDAYS
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.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book a table for Tuesday the 8th of October, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Wednesday 9th of October
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 9th of October, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 10th of October
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 10th of October, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 11th of October
Hind Danoun
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.
To book a table for Friday the 11th of October, call or text Hind on 07597446957
Saturday 12th of October
TBA
TBA
Sunday 13th of October
Two Dogs
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.
To book a table for Sunday the 13th of October, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Tuesday 15th of October
Two Dogs TACO TUESDAYS
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.
They are doing Tacos Tuesday now and it’s a bargain- everything £4!!
To book a table for Tuesday the 15th of October, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Wednesday 16th of October
Gino Pino's Marcella and Danny
Marcella and Danny bring you rustic home cooked Italian dishes with a twist straight from the gut.
Diving into regional classics and some more off beaten track dishes, Marcella brings in her experiences from her time spent fermenting in Mexico, as a chef in Elliot’s, running the infamous Venus Cafe in Harringay and growing up in Italy. Alongside, Danny drawing on his time as a chef in Paris’ canal side vegan restaurant Sol Semilla.
To book a table for Wednesday the 16th of October, call or text Danny on 07825687568
Thursday 17th of October
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 17th of October, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 18th of October
Florence Creffield + Guest chef
Florence used to be part of the old cooks collective at the Bonnington! She cooks with us once a month and always brings a guest chef friend with her ! Some of her last residencies at the cafe were with Lings Lings, the co-owner of Taco Queen and her bravanese friend Mina.
To book a table for Friday the 18th of October, call or text Florence on 07806692281
Saturday 19th of October
Two Dogs
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.
To book a table for Saturday the 19th of October, call or text Jen on 07967712050
Sunday 20th of October
Anya
Anya, an experienced chef at Bonnington Café, returns after a break with a renewed focus on holistic cooking. With a background in wellness, herbalism, and naturopathy, Anya seamlessly integrates these elements into her dishes, offering a unique culinary experience.
Specialising in plant-based, mostly vegan cuisine, Anya’s dishes showcase the natural flavours of her ingredients. Her dedication to sustainability and holistic living extends beyond the kitchen, as she is also the owner of a detox company and an herbalist to celebrities.
An accomplished author and TV expert on natural lifestyle, Anya invites you to savour her wholesome and innovative creations at Bonnington Café.
To book a table for Sunday the 20th of October, call or text Anya on 07763144010
Tuesday 22nd of October
TBA
TBA
Wednesday 23rd of October
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 23rd of October, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 24th of October
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 24th of October, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
Friday 25th of October
Hind Danoun
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.
To book a table for Friday the 25th of October, call or text Hind on 07597446957
Saturday 26th of October
Vic Conran
Vic is a long term resident of the Square and after training as a chef, cooked New Orleans style cuisine in the early days of the Cafe during the 1980s and 90s. Vic cooks a wide variety of menus and her aim is to bring you happiness while eating her food as a thank you to the wonderful plants on which our community depends.
To book a table for Saturday the 26th of October, call or text Vic on 07949229256
Sunday 27th of October
Anya
Anya, an experienced chef at Bonnington Café, returns after a break with a renewed focus on holistic cooking. With a background in wellness, herbalism, and naturopathy, Anya seamlessly integrates these elements into her dishes, offering a unique culinary experience.
Specialising in plant-based, mostly vegan cuisine, Anya’s dishes showcase the natural flavours of her ingredients. Her dedication to sustainability and holistic living extends beyond the kitchen, as she is also the owner of a detox company and an herbalist to celebrities.
An accomplished author and TV expert on natural lifestyle, Anya invites you to savour her wholesome and innovative creations at Bonnington Café.
To book a table for Sunday the 27th of October, call or text Anya on 07763144010
Tuesday 29th of October
OUT ON TUESDAY
OUT ON TUESDAY
Wednesday 30th of October
Arfa Shah
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.”
To book a table for Wednesday the 30th of October, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133
Thursday 31st of October
Misiek
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!
To book a table for Thursday the 31st of October, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721
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