• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

MsMarmiteLover

  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
  • Travel
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • UK
  • Wine
  • Gardens
  • Supperclubs/Events
  • About
    • Published Articles
    • Books
  • Shop
    • Cart

Future Events at The Underground Restaurant & #ufcm update

September 16, 2010 10 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized

Last March I held the first Underground farmers and Craft Market at my house. It was a tremendous success. BBC Moneywatch covered it on BBC2, The Evening Standard featured it and 200 people came for the live cooking demonstrations and 38 stalls selling crafts and foods.
This time we have live music from the Spanner Jazz Punks, we are starting earlier, at midday, so people can have lunch here. We have a seating area so people can enjoy the bonfire, the band and their food.
The idea behind this ‘underground market’ is to give small start up businesses and other supperclubs a showcase to show off their talents. Most farmer’s markets charge stallholders. I’m charging people for entry to the market to enable stall holders to charge lower prices, test the market (literally) and network. 

Live cooking demos and talks:
12.15: Kitchen Jezebel will show how to make natural cosmetics.
12.45pm: Rachel McCormack of Catalan cooking will show us how to make a delicious fish dish ‘cod in samfaina sauce’ and also the difference between salted and unsalted cod.
1.30: Mama Lan will show how to make the ‘original pizza’ ….Chinese stuffed pancakes.
2.15: Hiromi Stone will show how to make dashi and rice ‘the soul of Japanese cooking’.
3.00: E5bakehouse will show how to make sourdough starter
3.45 pm: HandyFace will show how to make halloumi cheese.
4.30: Lorraine of inSpiral cafe will talk about her ‘dietary journey from veggie to vegan to ‘raw-curious’ and demo her home-style raw chocs.
5.15: Dina’s Raw Supperclub will talk about sprouting.
6.15: MsMarmitelover will show how to make pain d’epi.
James of Dose coffee will be doing demos and talks on coffee throughout the day

Stalls:

Bedroom:
Cocktail bar on the ironing board
Foodie films on the tv
Bristol Vintage will sell vintage crockery, cutlery, and kitchenalia. 
Yum Yum Chutney is returning to sell their chutneys.
Happy Kitchen, a social enterprise bakery in Hackney make gluten free cakes amongst others, all from local seasonal ingredients.
TinyInc will sell her crafts and tea cosies.

Hall
Kitchen Jezebel Brixton supperclub hostess, will be selling natural home made cosmetics, home made aprons.
Living Room:
Miss Lenoir and Miss Fairplay of the undergroundteaparty will be selling cups of tea and unusual cakes, lavender, chilli and chocolate..
Mama Lan’s Chinese supperclub will be selling spicy noodles (served with chilli chicken or veggie topping) and vegetarian parcels in crispy tofu skin.
Made by Katie will sell cakes such as carrot, chocolate and guinness, flapjacks, brownies and shortbreads and granola along with some framed vintage coronation flags. 
The Other Side Magazine will be selling home made pesto
Dina’s Raw Barnet supperclub will sell live food.
Can be Bribed with food ( supperclub hostess) will again be making her popular empanadas and chilli sauces.
The Deli station will be selling amazing and rare Italian cheeses, salami and vino
Hiromi Stone will be selling Japanese foods, bento boxes.
Pantry: 
Dose-espresso coffee
Balcony: 
ms marmitelover’s Underground Mexican stall. Tequila shots and salsa.
inSpiral café from Camden will be coming to give tastings and sell their raw chocolate products.
Outside:

Top Patio:
Wine tastings, and wine for sale with Ten Green Bottles
Hattie Mauleverer of Top Hat Catering will sell home made chutneys such as chilli jam, Rosemary jelly, dill sauce.
Handyface will be selling fresh halloumi cheese and other home made cheese, some in pitta breads with salad
Souped up will sell, wait for it, soup.
Make and Bake productions will sell “bread. In loaves, plaits, rolls and sticks. Lots of Irish Soda.”
Garden: 
Handtomouth kitchen will be selling home made elderflower champagne and various foods.
AnnaMae’s  Smokehouse will be selling “BBQ’d Pulled Pork stall (properly slow and low smoked 12hr pork with buttermilk rolls and ‘slaw and homemade competition winning BBQ sauce”.
Da Carribean Undagroun’ will set up a jerk drum and sell jerk chicken!
Christopher Avery has set up a home bakery in Kilburn and will be bringing his cakes!
New food company Made with Joy will be giving tasters and selling truly delicious flavoured lassis.
The Next Big Event is a wandering supperclub based up north. They will soon be featured on Channel 4’s Country House Rescue. They will be selling produce from different areas around the UK – all locally sourced and homemade from Staffordshire: oat cakes, bramble jam, Northumbrian chilli sauce and various lunch food.
Squisito supper club are showcasing their Italian food (sausages, olives) home made in Warwickshire. 
Pash and Friend, supperclub hosts from Barnet are selling homemade cheeses, bread and drinks.
Riverford Organics will be selling fruit n veg.
By the bonfire:
John the poacher will sell freshly picked mushrooms (plenty of chicken o the woods around right now), sloe gin, wild asparagus, crayfish and prawns.
Bottom Patio:
Spanner Jazz Punks play at 2pm and 4pm
Shed:
Marcia Vidal will sell silver jewellery from my shed.
Afternoon Outings will be selling their unique ‘itinerary’cards. 
Fellow supperclubber The Rambling Restaurant will do a stall ‘toastesse with the mostesse’ : build your own toastie with home made mustards and chutneys for sale.

Buy tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/83629
Other events coming up:

2nd of October: probably a French influenced dinner after my trip to Paris.

9th of October, London Restaurant Festival Menu
16th of October, London Restaurant Festival Menu

24th of October another lazy lengthy Underground Lunch. Maybe with a foodie film running in the bedroom… where you can loosen belts and chill on MsMarmitelover’s bed.

13th of November a revolutionary Russian dinner. (Sold out)
20th of November, an exclusive Mongolian and foraged dinner in a yurt with salty buttery Tibetan tea (won’t force you to drink it though). This yurt was featured in one of the Open House architectural days. Feel free to wear the dodgy ethnic clothes that you once bought on holiday and which, on return to grey rainy Britain, looked utterly ridiculous.
And weekly dates up to Christmas and New Years Eve, the themes of which will be announced later.
Another comedy dining night will be announced in due course…

Recent posts

High protein recipes: roast tofu block

July 2, 2025

Sour cherry and rose ice cream recipe

June 28, 2025

Midsummer Supper Club 21st June 2025

June 1, 2025

Previous Post: « Louis Theroux and youyou mentoring
Next Post: Pictures from The 2nd Underground Farmer’s & Craft Market »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Anonymous

    September 1, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Can't wait!

    Reply
  2. Canal Explorer

    September 1, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Really looking forward to it!

    Reply
  3. The Curious Cat

    September 2, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Sounds fab – I want to come but I only get back from France on the 20th – 🙁 I may forward this on to my sister though – she sells vintage clothing…I don't know if there is space for that?! xxx

    Reply
  4. Anonymous

    September 2, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    Wow. I really wish I lived in London just for this. How an earth do you cram all that into one house – impressive!

    Reply
  5. Katrina

    September 3, 2010 at 1:14 pm

    can't believe I'm missing the ultimate Russian dinner night – I'd be prepared to stand and pose or whatever is required of a Russian to get in:) pozalusta?

    Reply
  6. Little Miss Delicious

    September 4, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I can't wait! xx

    Reply
  7. leonora

    September 9, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    I thought I would not be free on the day,but in fact I could be…are there any spaces left for a stall? I am the one who does Shetland Lace and flower brooches. It was great last time, I loved visiting the other stalls too!

    Reply
  8. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    September 11, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous line up, I wish I was able to come but alas will have to wait for the 3rd one now!

    Reply
  9. Marian Schembari

    September 16, 2010 at 10:19 am

    Oh wow, this sounds AMAZING. I am so there!

    Reply
  10. Plum Kitchen

    September 16, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK for Sunday, no doubt it will be another massive success, I so wish I could come along, what an amazing lineup!:)

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

MsMarmiteLover aka Kerstin Rodgers.

Chef, photographer, author, journalist, blogger. Pioneer of the supperclub movement.

This is my food and travel blog, with recipes, reviews and travel stories. I also stray into politics, feminism, gardening.

msmarmitelover

I wrote this long read for @scotnational about the I wrote this long read for @scotnational about the anti G8 camp in Stirling to protest against the G8 in Gleneagles. I partipated in the camp & protest along with my daughter @siennamarla playing in the samba band, part of the Pink Bloc. The camp was an incredible experience- the possibility of a different type of politics, of horizontal democracy. It was also a lot of fun. But our protest was tragically overshadowed by the 7/7 bombings in London. We wanted to create a new world but by the actions of a few disaffected British Muslim terrorists our positive movement for change was drowned out by hideous violence against normal ordinary people. Here is my account. 20 years anniversary #7/7 #londonbombings #scotland #antig8 #protest #gleneagles
Cheap stuff. Since the pandemic money has been tig Cheap stuff. Since the pandemic money has been tight. I shop at Lidl and aldi for food, Vinted, Portobello and Primark for clothes. The first pic is gazpacho with a banderilla from Lidl. They often have Spanish weeks and other nationality foods at a bargain price. I love those huge cartons of gazpacho- I glug it down like juice, especially in the heat. The banderillas are sold by the jar. Second pic is me in a primark vest, cardi, with an Anthropologie sale belt and old denim shorts from 10 years ago. Sorry about the mess behind, I sold a piece of furniture, a desk I found on the street, painted enamel green with ‘bamboo’brass handles which I sold on eBay for £225 #needsmust #thrift
My tea book Msmarmitelover’s secret tea party is My tea book Msmarmitelover’s secret tea party is now out on the cookbook app @ckbk it’s now out of print but you can still buy some print copies via me or Amazon. However you can see all the recipes ( like my sour cherry icecream which I served last week) on this site which is like a Spotify for cooks. Arguably afternoon tea is a meal which the English do better than any other country. #cookbooks #afternoontea #supperclubs
Saturdays midsummer supperclub was mostly a bbq on Saturdays midsummer supperclub was mostly a bbq on the @biggreenegguk I divided the meal into fragrance families: vegetal, fougere (fern), green notes, fresh: asparagus, garden artichokes on the bbq, dolmades made from my garden vine leaves. Then citrus fragrances with yuzu, 🍊 🍋 bergamot glaze, salmon, smoked tofu steaks, vegan smoked salmon carrot. Next spice which in perfume is oriental spices: bbq mini aubergines with paprika seed oil, home ground garam masala, a tahini caper dressing. Then wood and resinous fragrances using rosemary oil brushed bbq mini peppers, pine syrup on labneh, mushrooms a la grecque with juniper, finally the floral family of fragrance with sour cherry and rose icecream, lavender shortbread  hearts and orange flower water meringue kisses. It was a lively warm evening- children were welcome. There was a bonfire, lots of wine and laughter. I buy welding gloves £12 from Amazon  to use with the bbq. I also use @pomoragoodfood oils #london
With my home grown artichokes, grown from seed for With my home grown artichokes, grown from seed for tonight’s supperclub.
Sour cherries from the garden for my midsummer sup Sour cherries from the garden for my midsummer supperclub in the garden this Saturday 21st June. Tickets available, link in bio. Also at this link: https://substack.com/redirect/5a700a44-49c1-4e6d-834f-8d4851f98f45?j=eyJ1IjoiMWUzYm4ifQ.njFJL9K8WpzSqVZ5HFSvq84gnJeUD7reFZV9LrDwYtI #midsummernightsdream #supperclub #og #sourcherry
Can’t wait to delve into this by one of my favou Can’t wait to delve into this by one of my favourite food writers @kitchenbee it’s got everything: kitchenalia, divorce and food. Did you know that what we call heartache is actually stomach ache? It’s now recognised that rejection actually causes physical as well as psychological pain. A study shows that pain relief medications such as paracetamol can alleviate heartache. Some of our emotional pain is autonomic: it’s referred to as polyvagal theory. #heartbreak #foodwriting #lovehurts #takotsubo #dopaminewithdrawal
Midsummer supper club 21st June. The theme is frag Midsummer supper club 21st June. The theme is fragrance and scent. Tickets are £45  and you can bring your own drink. Starts 7.30pm and the nearest tube is Kilburn on the jubilee. Parking is free outside. Exact address given on booking. https://msmarmitelover.com/product/midsummer-supper-club-2025-scent-and-fragrance #london #supperclub
Oil portraits of me painted at Burning Van festiva Oil portraits of me painted at Burning Van festival by artists @cristina_vercesi (left) and YouTube sensation and Royal Portrait gallery exhibiter @alex_tzavaras. It was an utter privilege to sit for these wonderful artists- a real highlight. I’m taking them home and framing them. It was easy to sit still for 90 minutes with the amazing DJ set @leonidas_lovetoparty More deets later. #portraiture #festivals #oilpainting
Went with influencers to @standrewslakes in Kent w Went with influencers to @standrewslakes in Kent with @ourfinland @lakelandfinland @pcagency to experience Finnish food such as Karelian pies with egg butter, cinnamon buns, blueberry pies, and pea soup which they have with mustard and sour cream. We did zip lining, kayaking, saunas, whipped ourselves with birch sticks, ate in a gorgeous wooden bbq shed @arctic_cabins at the end of all this activity we were all tired but happy. @miramakeup @holidaywiththeheathers @amie_jane__ @onehungryasian @iamtimchung @travellingtuesdays @helimendetravels @charlotteemilyprice #presstrip
@camille.osullivan @camilleosullivanpics and @grah @camille.osullivan @camilleosullivanpics and @grahnort @wiltonsmusichall god this woman is talented. She did a solo show of The Rape of Lucrece. Her voice! #theatre #shakespeare #london
My latest article on Hungarian cuisine, a unique m My latest article on Hungarian cuisine, a unique meeting of east and west, for @ckbk It's a blend of Ottoman, Eastern and middle European, Austro-Hungarian empire and cowboy food. #food&travel #foodanthropology #hungary
Made Fermented Cucumber dill pickles from @nickvad Made Fermented Cucumber dill pickles from @nickvadasz book The Pickle Jar. At @katzsdeli in New York they sell half sours and full sours. I reckon these are 3/4 sour. The white mould is fine btw. These are delicious #pickleperson #fermentation #guthealthy
London in bloom: wisteria, cherry blossom, lilac, London in bloom: wisteria, cherry blossom, lilac, plum blossom, 🌸 you don’t need to go to Japan for the Sakura season- it’s all here- london at its most beautiful. #london
Bluebell walk on Wanstead flats. The scent is incr Bluebell walk on Wanstead flats. The scent is incredible: similar to lily of the valley. These are actual English bluebells - a deeper colour & more delicate than Spanish bluebells which are rather invasive. #london #walks #april #bluebells
Snapshots from portobello rd market. Portuguese fo Snapshots from portobello rd market. Portuguese folar de pascua bread from Lisboa patisserie,  a gorgeous mosaic table from Fez, my favourite antique shop @muirshindurkin, Alice’s shop, an Easter hat, the best wisteria I wrote a substack on portobello road: https://open.substack.com/pub/kerstinrodgers/p/where-to-go-in-portobello-road-the?r=3873k&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #london
I visited @tokyobagellondon with my granddaughter I visited @tokyobagellondon with my granddaughter yesterday to try one of their viral wobbly bunnies. We also tried the multi layer Oreo pancake cakes, the onigiri shaped croissant. My sister had the black sesame latte and I had yuzu tea. I spent £35 in a short space of time as each dessert was £5 but it was a fun experience. Ophelia said ‘lovely flowers’ which shows a degree of sophistication for a 2 year old. I preferred the strawberry to the coconut flavour . #londondaysout #grandmacore #easter
A quick high protein lunch of ratatouille with smo A quick high protein lunch of ratatouille with smoked tofu.  @pomoragoodfood olive oil then an aubergine cut into thick slices then quartered. Fry till translucent then add the chunks of red pepper. 2 fat garlic cloves sliced thinly, a block of smoked tofu in chunks, 2 bay leaves, a small handful of maldon salt. A courgette cut into thick half lengthways- then sliced into half moons. I might chuck in a handful of pantelleria capers in vinegar to give some acidity. Serve hot or cold. #sololunch #protein #vegetables
Inspired by @nickvadasz book The pickle Jar I used Inspired by @nickvadasz book The pickle Jar I used his dill pickles to make one of my favourite recipes for lunch - a potato, sour cream & pickle soup. Recipe on the blog. #soup #pickles
One of my favourite ways to eat mushrooms. Cook wh One of my favourite ways to eat mushrooms. Cook whole button mushrooms in olive oil, lemon juice, a little white wine vinegar, salt, bay leaves, whole coriander seeds, thyme, and white wine if you have it to hand. I used @pomoragoodfood olive oil. You can eat it straight away or leave it to marinate longer and eat the next day. #vegetarian #vegan #mushroomrecipe
Follow on Instagram

Archives

Copyright © 2025 msmarmitelover