London’s love affair with the gin and tonic is well documented. There’s something so perfect about the simple blend of the two ingredients that makes it a go-to for so many of us. And now gin and tonic fans can sip their drink, and eat it too, thanks to a new limited-time gin and tonic food menu at this London food market.
From September 23-29 (that’s next week folks!) Market Place Vauxhall’s food vendors are serving up a myriad of gin-infused dishes. The dishes range from the incomprehensible to the downright bonkers. There’s everything from a gin and tonic pizza to a sushi roll that’s been infused with gin. There’s even a gin and tonic fish and chips! And, naturally, you’ll be able to slurp up some gin and tonics on the side, too…
Okay… but why?
The mini food festival of gin-fuelled cuisine is taking place to celebrate Market Place Vauxhall’s second birthday. They’ve partnered up with James May of Top Gear fame, and they’ll be celebrating the TV personality’s gin at the same time. All of the gin-y dishes throughout the week will use his James Gin – with plenty of opportunities to taste it in its proper drinking form too!
To kick off the birthday celebrations, Market Place Vauxhall is hosting a special event with James May. On September 23 he’ll host a Q&A where he’ll answer questions about his foray into the alcohol industry. Guests can enjoy a James Gin & Double Dutch Tonic while they hear all about the new gin on the market. If you fancy joining in the fun – grab your ticket here.
The gin and tonic food dishes
But what about the food? I hear you, I hear you. Here are all of the gin and tonic foods that you can expect to try at Market Place Vauxhall next week:
- Gin & Zest Pizza – pizza topped with James Gin, lemon, tonic tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and Italian sausage (Made in Puglia)
- James Gin & Tonic Battered Haddock: fish and chips with a James gin and tonic infused batter (Wicked Fish)
- James Gin Infused Yorkshire Burrito: a gin-infused Sunday roast wrapped up ina Yorkshire pudding (Yorkshire Burrito)
- Gin & Duck Croquettes with James Gin Sauce (The Duck Shed)
- Gin & Duck Salad with James Gin vinaigrette (The Duck Shed)
- A-May-Zing Chicken: chicken karaage with James Gin spicy orange mayo (Inamo Sukoshi)
- The Rolls Royce of Rolls: salmon sushi roll with James Gin infused mayo (Inamo Sukoshi)
- The Gukan Tour: salmon marinated in James Gin, sesame oil, and soy sauce (Inamo Sukoshi)
Which one will you try first? Head on down to Market Place Vauxhall between September 23-29 to try the ginny delights.
📍 Market Place Vauxhall, 7 S Lambeth Place, London SW8 1SP. The nearest station is Vauxhall.