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Cooking The Books
Of course we had to kick off the cosy season with the cosiest book of them all: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien!
A classic from 1937 that many of you are already familiar with, but can experience in a whole new way in a toasty café away from the busy streets, tasting the food that the characters from this iconic novel would have enjoyed.
If you are not too familiar with this text then fear not! Some helpful links will be added down below in case you can’t get round to reading the whole thing.
Menu is still to be determined so stay tuned but be sure to get your early bird tickets now! Tickets for this event will be on sale until Wednesday 15th of October at 12pm so don’t miss out!
Menu
Accompaniment
Garlic Scraped Butter with Herbed Potato Rolls
Main
Ale Braised Mutton
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Vegetarian Option
Winter Vegetable Pie
Dessert
Blackberry Tart with Honey Whipped Mascarpone
Helpful Sources
Spark Notes on Themes in The Hobbit
Review and film/book comparison
People Profiles biography of J.R.R. Tolkien
Lecture: Lord of the Rings How to read J.R.R. Tolkien
The Mythology that inspired Tolkien
How did Norse Mythology inspire Tolkien?
Tolkien’s art and how it influenced his writing
Chili Nights
Celebrate spooky season with spicy seasoning! (I'm so sorry)
We're kicking off our first Chili Night of the cosy season with the classic jollof rice and plantain, accompanied with either meat stew or akara (fried bean cakes) and coleslaw.
As always, the first drink is included in the ticket price and there will be dessert available to add on as well at the end if you wish :)
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 48 hours before for 100% refund
Cancel up to 24 hours before for 50% refund
No refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours before booking but you can transfer booking to someone else, pick up food to take away or transfer your booking to the next Chili Nights event
Chili Nights
Our monthly spicy pop up dinner returns! This time with the classic curry goat or jerk oyster mushrooms, accompanied by rice and peas, fried plantain and delicious greens. Plus as a little bonus, the first drink is included in the ticket price!
For this event, you are welcome to enjoy the toasty atmosphere in the café, or simply pick up your dinner to take home!
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 48 hours in advance for 100% refund
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for 50% refund
No refund is available for cancellation within 24 hours of booking, but you will be entitled to transfer your booking to someone else or change move to a future event (just let us know in advance!)
Grape Expectations
The new wine tasting evening without the usual stuffy and academic atmosphere.
Grape Expectations is a jovial, interactive evening designed to help you think about and discuss wines in a new way. With some guidance you will be encouraged to chat with the other guests about your opinions about the selection of wines without any judgement!
Fear not! You will not be leaving with an empty stomach! There will be different tapas type courses served with each wine to keep you fuelled throughout the evening!
The menu is still to be determined, but you can book your tickets here!
Speed Plating
Celebrating Pride Month by celebrating LGBT love for this speed plating evening!
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Father's Day Special
Please contact us via email at oldstationyardcafe@gmail.com for any dietary requirements.
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Cooking the Books
Walthamstow’s foodie book club returns!
Our next read will be “Heartburn” by the hilarious Nora Ephron and of course, we will be tasting some of the lovely recipes described in the novel.
Menu
Roasted almonds on arrival
Appetiser
Green Salad with 4 Minute Eggs and The Best Ever Vinaigrette Dressing
First Course
Linguine alla Cecca
Main Course
Lilian Helman’s Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Cabbage
Maple Roasted potatoes
Dessert
Key Lime Pie
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Chili Nights
The beloved cosy spicy evening returns!
This month’s set menu is Nigerian jollof rice with either meat stew or fried bean cakes as the vegetarian option, all accompanied with coleslaw and fried plantain. First drink is included with dinner!
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
The classic Mother’s Day treat!
We’re here to help make your beloved mother, grandmother, carer or loved one’s day special with a delicious assortment of home made sweet and savoury treats and a unique range of loose leaf teas to accompany them! All served in dainty vintage china.
Menu
Traditional or Vegetarian
Savoury
Egg Mayonnaise
Cream Cheese and Cucumber
Ham/ Ham and Mustard
Cheese and Pickle
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Mini quiches or Sausage Rolls
Sweet:
Lemon Possets
Macarons
Chocolate Fondant Fancies
Fruit Tarts
Scones with clotted cream and jam
Vegan Option
Savoury
Coronation Chickpea
Egg-less Mayonnaise and watercress
Kale Avocado and Red Bean
Roasted Veg and Hummus
Vegan Sausage Rolls
Sweet
Lemon Possets
Macarons
Chocolate Fondant Fancies
Fruit Tarts
To book tickets click here!
Speed Plating
If spending less time scrolling and more time trying new experiences then this is the event for you!
Speed Plating is a brunch event to bring people together for a no pressure, lively social gathering where you can hopefully make new, lasting friendships. This is the perfect event for people who are sick of the impermanent, fleeting friendships hindered by pesky screens and want to befriend folks who like to show up and make genuine conversation.
The brunch consists of three courses: overnight oats starter, main course with full English, vegetarian and vegan options, then dessert which varies on the day. Welcome English Breakfast tea and Filtered coffee will be brought to you as everyone starts to arrive (these hot drinks are bottomless!). In between each course you will have the opportunity to sit and converse with a new group of people.
You are welcome to come solo, with a buddy or your other half for reinforcements in case you're a little shy! Get your tickets here!
Chili Nights
A delicious, hearty dinner without breaking the bank!
Chili Nights is a cosy evening event at The Old Station Yard Café where guests can enjoy a spicy set menu, with the first drink included in the ticket price!
This evening will be curry goat and jerk oyster mushrooms as the vegetarian options. Beer, supermalt or prosecco will be the accompanying drinks avaliable as well as regular soft drinks.
Speed Plating
If spending less time scrolling and more time trying new experiences then this is the event for you!
Speed Plating is a brunch event to bring people together for a no pressure, lively social gathering where you can hopefully make new, lasting friendships. This is the perfect event for people who are sick of the impermanent, fleeting friendships hindered by pesky screens and want to befriend folks who like to show up and make genuine conversation.
The brunch consists of three courses: overnight oats starter, main course with full English, vegetarian and vegan options, then dessert which varies on the day. Welcome English Breakfast tea and Filtered coffee will be brought to you as everyone starts to arrive (these hot drinks are bottomless!). In between each course you will have the opportunity to sit and converse with a new group of people.
You are welcome to come solo, with a buddy or your other half for reinforcements in case you're a little shy!
Cooking the Books
Our first book club meeting!
A delightful evening centred on discussing books all about food, while feasting on a three course menu based on the recipes from the book of the month. Different wines will be paired with each course.
We want this book club to be accessible to everyone no matter how much or how little time they have, so it is encouraged but not mandatory to have read the whole book. If you have read articles or consumed content surrounding the book and its themes and have opinions and insights to share, you are more than welcome to join!
The read for February will be Laura Esquivel’s “Like Water For Chocolate”. Book Your Tickets Here.
Starter
Quail with rose petals
Main
Chili en Nogada - Stuffed Peppers with Walnut Sauce
or
Smoky Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas (vegetarian)
All served with guacamole, grilled corn salsa & cilantro lime rice
Dessert
Chocoflan
Optional readings if you can’t get hold of or read the whole book
Tita’s Diary - Book by Laura Esquivel
Questions to reflect on and discuss
Speed Plating
For those of you who are sick of the apps and only forming distant, superficial connections online, we are excited to introduce our early brunch event. This is a kind musical chair 3 course breakfast where you have the opportunity to talk to new people, share interests, and make new friends. This first event will be for speed “friending” instead of speed dating, but stay tuned if romance is on your agenda! Click here to book your tickets!
CHILI NIGHTS
This is one for the spice lovers, or spice-curious. An evening with a set menu of jollof rice with either meat stew or bean cake, both served with plantain and coleslaw. In true Nigerian fashion Guinness and malt will be available as well as wine. First drink is included in the ticket price. Click here to book your tickets!
Speed Plating
For those of you who are sick of the apps and only forming distant, superficial connections online, we are excited to introduce our early brunch event. This is a kind musical chair 3 course breakfast where you have the opportunity to talk to new people, share interests, and make new friends. This first event will be for speed “friending” instead of speed dating, but stay tuned if romance is on your agenda! Click here to book your tickets!
Speed Plating
For those of you who are sick of the apps and only forming distant, superficial connections online, we are excited to introduce our early brunch event. This is a kind musical chair 3 course breakfast where you have the opportunity to talk to new people, share interests, and make new friends. This first event will be for speed “friending” instead of speed dating, but stay tuned if romance is on your agenda!
CHILI NIGHTS
This is one for the spice lovers, or spice-curious. An evening with a set menu of jollof rice with either meat stew or bean cake, both served with plantain and coleslaw. In true Nigerian fashion Guinness and malt will be available as well as wine. First drink is included in the ticket price. Book Your Tickets Here.
Speed Plating
For those of you who are sick of the apps and only forming distant, superficial connections online, we are excited to introduce our early brunch event. This is a kind musical chair 3 course breakfast where you have the opportunity to talk to new people, share interests, and make new friends. This first event will be for speed “friending” instead of speed dating, but stay tuned if romance is on your agenda! Click here to book your tickets.
CHILI NIGHTS
This one is for the chili lovers and the spice-curious. At our first chili night event you can expect a set menu of chili con carne or vegetarian chili with sides of cheese, guacamole and sour cream. The first drink of beer or wine is included in the ticket price. Book Tickets Here.
Speed Plating
For those of you who are sick of the apps and only forming distant, superficial connections online, we are excited to introduce our early brunch event. This is a kind musical chair 3 course breakfast where you have the opportunity to talk to new people, share interests, and make new friends. This first event will be for speed “friending” instead of speed dating, but stay tuned if romance is on your agenda! Book your tickets here
Supper, E17
The last of the Limoni evening, this Supper. E17 evening will be a fish menu, with lemon being the recurring theme through each course. Hosted by sommelier Becky Jackson, who meticulously pairs different wines to each of the courses chosen and prepared by Enitan. Click here for tickets!
Supper, E17
The second of three supper club evenings in a row, this month’s theme is a love letter to lemons! This evening will be serving a vegetarian menu, with different wines paired with each course. more details and tickets are available here.