Mother Canteen

WUXIANG FEN
We LOVE a warming five spice noodle soup! Winter’s a comin’ so BRING ON THE HOT NOODS!

DIWALI 2024!
WHAT a lovely bunch of talented peeps! SO wholesome and lovely to see such an array of SOUTH ASIAN talent coming together and supporting and celebrating each other !

Big thanks to all that came, worked, supported and ATE!
Happy Diwali to you all
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Next market - XMAS market Dec 7th

SRI LANKAN BANANA LEAF FEAST!

Collab with the OG MOTHER

Maami’s (auntiie’s) mutton/ fried bean and coconut with parrappu, beetroot Kari, poppadum, butter chilli, coconut chutney, vadai, aubergine pickle and tomato yoghurt raita

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of Diwali

The OG MOTHER returns to cook a very special SRI LANKAN BANANA LEAF FEAST!

Maami’s Mutton /Fried bean in coconut
Aubergine pickle
Vadai
Fluffy rice
Beetroot Kari
Coconut chutney
Parappu
Tomato and onion raita aka ‘Mother sauce’
Poppadum
Butter chilli

KID’s meal: Parappu, rice and poppadum

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome

Henna, for me, is a form of therapy, expression and connection.

The art of Henna was a social affair, ingrained in many cultures.

My aim is to continue making this art of adornment accessible for all while providing the opportunity of authentic cultural education.
Henna has no boundaries.

Over the years, I have done wedding parties, bridals, fashion
shoots, creative campaigns, pregnancy belly blessings, art therapy workshops, teaching, supported cancer charities, and humanitarian fundraisers.

The common theme of ‘blessing with henna’ reoccurs in every culture.
We hope you get to experience a bit of this joy with us today.

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We have

Semira Badesha is a London based digital illustrator and embroidery artist who celebrates South Asian arts and culture through her work. Alongside facilitating embroidery workshops, Semira creates illustrations that explores her heritage using colour and texture to evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia.

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome back Amirah and Shaz with their super colourful funky cute jewellery !

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We have .x.ni

Shivani Patel is a fashion designer and maker specialising in crochet wear with her namesake brand - shivxni. The designer creates both one-off and ready to wear garments and accessories using unique yarns and textures combining crochet techniques and woven fabrics together. She started her journey of modernising crochet by following in her nani’s footsteps and exploring textile techniques to create intricate garments and accessories with a focus on sustainability.

This SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We have

Kaajel Patel, fine artist, dancer, and performance artist, invites you to explore her Bollywood-inspired watercolor prints. Discover her latest series, capturing the magic of the feminine divine in Indian classical dance through watercolor and ink. Limited prints available!

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome back .sapna
I am a South Asian Fashion designer who designs to highlight the diaspora, and celebrate our experiences of Diasporic displacement. Heavily inspired by my in-between identity, I aim to empower myself through the education of my heritage, and bring that through my creativity. I curate pieces that showcase my character, whilst also being a voice for the diaspora. Each piece is made with the determination to reclaim the culture that I feel disconnected with, and with celebration of the journey the diaspora are constantly going through.

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome back
House of Bilimoria is thrilled to be a part of Mother Canteen’s annual Diwali Market, celebrating tradition, sustainability, and creativity. At our stall, you’ll find a curated collection of upcycled garments and accessories made from heirloom and vintage textiles, each piece telling a story of heritage and craftsmanship. Join us as we bring the vibrant spirit of Diwali to life through luxurious, conscious fashion that honours our cultural roots while embracing a sustainable future. Discover timeless designs that blend global artisanal techniques with modern elegance, perfect for your Diwali celebrations and beyond.

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We have .store

Pherome is a Dubai/London based perfumery. Co-founded on family history in the perfume world.
We have taken the nuance and heritage in our story and we remolded the aspiration towards a collaborative platform. Through this, we have created refined fragrances, articulating design and art with our feelings. Leaving us with a visual, auditory, and olfactory delight for the senses.

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd

In celebration of DIWALI

We have

Artwork inspired by animals and nature. Created using intricate pattern design influenced by South Asian designs. Each piece is originally hand-drawn, showcasing a deep connection to traditional artistry. Specialising in gold foil prints which are all hand printed.

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd
In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome back

Kushiaania is a UK based freelance illustrator. Her work takes inspiration from her British Asian upbringing and themes of self expression and identity

Next SATURDAY Nov 2nd
In celebration of DIWALI

We welcome

HEY, I AM AMISHA, THE PROUD FOUNDER OF HOT BELLY PICKLES.

As a child raised in a vibrant indian gujarati household. the presence of pickles or ‘athanu’ as we called it, was an absolute necessity alongside pretty much all meals. it wasn’t just a condiment, it was the heartbeat of our dining table. I suppose my love and passion for pickles were woven into the very fabric of who I am from an early age. I was always known as the one who loved spice and pickles.

Years on after many years travelled and developing some kitchen skills as you do (haha). I decided to recreate those mouth- watering cherished moments but with a fresh and contemporary twist.

Naturally, I reached out to my mum and since then we embarked on the journey of making, testing and savouring every batch. Before we knew it HOT BELLY PICKLES was born!

With my husband being Mauritian, we travelled and I got inspired by how similar we were from the cooking to the culture. Our lovely journey led us to combine the two cultures together to create 4 incredible pickle flavours.

HOT BELLY PICKLES is not just a brand, it is a labour of love, a fusion of tastes and a testament to the joy we’ve experienced from crafting the perfect pickle. we hope you love it as much as we do!

THURS 31st OCT
THIS YEAR’s HALLOWEEN theme is tributed to the FAMOUS 80s/90s icon - DUCKULA!
We will have a very special lunch GAENG PHED PED YANG/FAKTONG - (Blood) Red Thai Roast duck or pumpkin with all the trimmings ! Plus Uuuuube cake, hot popos and spooky tunes….we may also be in costume 😉

MANCHURIAN Chicken/cauliflower is a CLASSIC Indo-Chinese dish from Mumbai ! Sweet, sour and spicy sauce (or sometimes dry), stir fried with hot capsicums and often served a vegetable fried rice ! Our is served with salad and a kari leaf chilli crisp.
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SAT 26th OCT
We will be doing a special HK Lunch in celebration of ! Hong Kong -style milk tea will also be available as well our SAI YONG WONTON dish 🫶🏾

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CHAR SIU duck/fried tofu
With garlic and sesame pak choi, rich hoisin gravy, pickled ginger and chilli vinegar and jasmine rice

DAN DAN NOODLES!!!
Fire and a sunshine hug on a plate ! Sichaun style noodles with pork/veg mince, homemade chilli oil, salad and peanut sesame sauce coated on the bottom of the bowl….mix well and enjoy😚

Still CANNOT stop thinking about Al’s beautiful birthday dish at the weekend! Ghanaian NKATSENKWAN with smoked mackerel and basa or sweet potato and chickpea served with signature scotch bonnet sauce and chilli lime shrimp crackers! YUM!!!

5 YEARS of MOTHER
Huge thanks and big love to an AMAZING community of FANTASTIC peeps that have built up and bigged us up all this time and continue to make it so special🫶🏾

Al’s KOREAN BBQ Pork/ mushrooms
Marinated in apples for that AUTUMNAL fruitiness that you just NEED on such a day!
Served with rice, apple ssmanjang, pickled carrots and salad !

SATURDAY OCT 5th
We celebrate MOTHER turning 5!!!

Expect special food, drinks, tunes and all things FABULOUS in honour of your fave local LIBRA!♎️

Happy MOTHERversary ✨🎉🥳