The Bonnington Cafe: Great Food – Good Vibes

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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

Detailed view
Overview

Tuesday 12th of November

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 Tuesday the 12th of November, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133

Wednesday 13th of November

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 13th of November, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133

Thursday 14th of November

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 14th of November, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 15th of November

Kavita

Kavita brings *Rojak Party* to the Café, serving up modern Southeast Asian cuisine inspired by the vibrant food culture of her hometown, Singapore. Expect punchy flavours and fun pairings, all made with great seasonal British ingredients. You will be served a fusion vegetarian feast that celebrates Singaporeans’ national hobby: eating.

To book a table for Friday the 15th of November, call or text Kavita on 07549626098

 

 

Saturday 16th of November

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 Saturday the 16th of November, call or text Hind on 07597446957

Sunday 17th of November

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 17th of November, call or text Anya on 07763144010

Tuesday 19th of November

Twodogs TACO TUESDAY

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 19th of November, call or text Jen on 07967712050

Wednesday 20th of November

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 20th of November, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133

Thursday 21st of November

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 21st of November, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 22nd of November

Twodogs BURGER FRIDAY

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 have recently started a Burger night on Fridays!

To book a table for Friday the 22nd of November, call or text Jen on 07967 712050

Saturday 23rd of November

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 23rd of November, call or text Vic on 07949229256

Sunday 24th of November

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 24th of November, call or text Anya on 07763144010

Tuesday 26th of November

Twodogs TACO TUESDAY

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 26th of November, call or text Jen on 07967712050

Wednesday 27th of November

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 Wednesday 27th of November, call or text Jen on 07967712050

Thursday 28th of November

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 28th of November, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 29th of November

Florence Creffield + Kaly Aluvihare

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. This time she is cooking with Kaly Aluvihare who was cooking at the allotment kitchen now, previously at Prince Arthur. They will be cooking vegetarian Sri Lankan food.

To book a table for Friday the 29th of November, call or text Florence on 07806692281

Saturday 30th of November

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 30th of November, call or text Jen on 07967712050

Sunday 1st of December

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 1st of December, call or text Anya on 07763144010

Tuesday 3rd of December

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 3rd of December, call or text Jen on 07967712050

Wednesday 4th of December

Gino Pino's

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 the 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 of Harringey 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 4th of December, call or text Danny on 07825687568

Thursday 5th of December

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 5th of December, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 6th of December

Two Dogs BURGER FRIDAY

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 have recently started a Burger night on Fridays!

To book a table for Friday the 6th of December, call or text Jen on 07967 712050

Saturday 7th of December

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 7th of December, call or text Vic on 07949229256

Sunday 8th of December

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 8th of December, call or text Jen on 07967 712050

Tuesday 10th of December

Rory Milanes + Guest

Cooking has always been an interest of Rory’s since he was a teenager but he really got into it during his years of living above Italo, sharing his passion with his housemate and cooking for all his friends on the square. He gets to travel a lot for work and enjoys trying the local food, he likes to cook things that he has learned on his travels and to recreate those special moments. He mainly cooks Italian food but also loves to make Middle Eastern dishes and classic English desserts.

To book a table for Tuesday the 10th of December, call or text Rory on 07931447662

 

Wednesday 11th of December

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 December, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133

Thursday 12th of December

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 December, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 13th of December

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 13th of December, call or text Hind on 07597446957

Saturday 14th of December

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 14th of December, call or text Jen on 07967 712050

Sunday 15th of December

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 Sunday the 15th of December, call or text Hind on 07597446957

Tuesday 17th of December

OUT ON TUESDAY

OUT ON TUESDAY QUEER COMMUNITY NIGHT

Wednesday 18th of December

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 December, call or text Arfa on 07833 582133

Thursday 19th of December

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 December, call or text Misiek on 07435 618721

Friday 20th of December

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 Sunday the 20th of December, call or text Hind on 07597446957

Saturday 21st of December

Local Community Christmas Party

Local Community Christmas Party

Sunday 22nd of December

CLOSED

Tuesday 24th of December

CLOSED

Wednesday 25th of December

CLOSED

Thursday 26th of December

CLOSED

Friday 27th of December

CLOSED

Saturday 28th of December

CLOSED

Sunday 29th of December

CLOSED

Tuesday 31st of December

CLOSED

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