As part of the Taste of London food festival in Regents Park, aT – the Korea Agro-fisheries and Food Trade Corporation – together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, are sponsoring a K-Food Fair where you can enjoy street food, try your hand at Korean traditional games such as ttakji (paper slap … [Read More]
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2025 travel diary 1: arrival and the foodie alleyways of Ikseondong
Gwanghwamun, Seoul, Wednesday 28 May. Following the trend of more recent Korea trips, there is no particular theme this year. I simply want to meet up with old friends, make new ones, and experience a few new destinations. Plus, I had to deliver the first of my waistcoat commissions to the friends who had requested … [Read More]
Temple Food demonstration with Venerable Yeogeo
Join Le Cordon Bleu London for a demonstration of Korean Temple Food with Venerable Yeogeo on 20th May 2025. Ven. Yeogeo is a Korean Buddhist nun and a renowned expert in temple food, currently residing at Geungnaksa Temple in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. She has been officially designated as a Temple Food Artisan by the Jogye Order of … [Read More]
Balli Balli book launch: Da-Hae West in conversation with Hanguk Hapa
To celebrate the release of Balli Balli, her latest cookbook of simple and speedy Korean recipes, the Korean Cultural Centre UK invites you to a vibrant evening with Da-Hae West, chef, author, and expert on Korean cuisine and culture. In conversation with Hanguk Hapa, Da-Hae will delve into the inspiration behind Balli Balli—a lively collection of quick and flavour-packed … [Read More]
Korean cuisine month at Capital City College
The Korean Cuisine Month is back this spring in partnership with Capital City College (formerly Westminster Kingsway College) comprising workshops and a week where the Brasseries will be serving Korean food. The workshops will be held in 4 sessions, on Saturdays from 26 April to 31 May, from 10am to 1:30pm, at the Capital City … [Read More]
2024 in review part 1 – the cultural year in London
In the first of three articles – which have taken far longer than they should have done to write – we look back over the past year of Korean events in London and elsewhere. At this point in the year we always ask ourselves the question as to whether there is any sign of the Korean … [Read More]
2024 Kimchi Festival
Join 17 master kimchi chefs in the shadow of Fleet Street’s famous St Brides Church to celebrate kimchi day! Kimchi pancakes, dumplings and spicy chicken will fuel you for the afternoon. Program 12:00 – 12:30 Opening & Greeting London Korean Hummingbird Choir 12:40 – 13.30 Talking on Kimchi By Prof Yoon Sook-ja Gayageum playing – … [Read More]
Oh Gee x The Korean Pantry: kimchi workshop + dinner
Ever wanted to make your very own kimchi? Well look no further, as kimchi masters The Korean Pantry are coming to The Hoxton, Shoreditch to teach you how to do just that! Join us on Sunday 24th November (following National Kimchi Day on the 22nd) where founder Cindy will guide you through a hands-on class. … [Read More]
2024 Kimjang Festival
The Korean British Cultural Exchange (KBCE) is excited to bring you the Kimjang Festival 2024 on Saturday, 2nd November, at Chessington School, also known as Chessington Community College. Kimjang is the age-old Korean tradition of preparing and sharing kimchi together before winter, a community-driven practice deeply rooted in Korean culture. It emphasizes togetherness, as friends … [Read More]
Makgeolli Brewing Workshops at The Hoxton Shoreditch
Join Julia Mellor of The Sool Company in The Apartment at The Hoxton Shoreditch for a unique experience to discover Korean traditional alcohol known as ‘Sool’. Learn how to make makgeolli, taste artisanal Korean rice wines, enjoy an exclusive cocktail, and take home your own batch of brew to ferment at home! At the 3pm … [Read More]
2024 Korea Kimchi Festival at Samsung KX
Celebrating culture, flavour and tradition, the 2024 Korea Kimchi Festival is a global celebration of Korea’s main culinary dish, diving into the heart of Korean Culture. This year’s festival will take place from September 26th to November 23rd, traveling to Los Angeles (USA), London (UK), Sydney (Australia), and New Delhi (India). It is an event … [Read More]
Korean Temple Food with Venerable Beop Song
In partnership with the Le Cordon Bleu and the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, a Korean Temple Food demonstration will be held at the Le Cordon Bleu London on 14 August 2024. The Venerable Beop Song, Korean Buddhist nun, renowned chef and a cookbook author will be instructing the demonstration. Join the demonstration of plant-based … [Read More]
World Korean Food Festival 2024 in New Malden
Interested in K-food? K-pop? K-Culture in general? Look no further and join W Korea in New Malden for the World Korean Food Festival that’s happening, this summer, on 27 July 2024, at the New Malden Methodist Church from 12 noon to 7 pm. For all the K-entertainment enthusiasts, we will have an array of opportunities … [Read More]
Korea food month at Westminster Kingsway: workshops and K-menu week
The KCC continues its annual collaboration with Westminster Kingsway College with four Saturday morning cookery workshops and four days of Korea-themed menus at their in-house Brasserie at the Vincent Rooms. The workshop will be held held in 4 sessions, on Saturdays from 27 April to 18 May, from 10 am to 1:30 pm, at the … [Read More]
Chef Kwak Mikyung in conversation with Professor Jieun Kiaer
We are pleased to announce an in-person talk with chef Kwak Mikyung from the Pungseok Foundation and Professor Jieun Kiaer from University of Oxford about two 18th century scholar chefs. During the talk, we will discuss the lives of two scholar chefs from the Joseon era, Seo Yu-gu (1764-1845) and Bingheogak (1759-1824), the latter being … [Read More]
Kimchi Day celebrations in Kingston
Celebrate the zest and zeal of Korean culture with us on Kimchi Day, November 22nd, at Market House, Royal Borough of Kingston! We’re thrilled to bring you an array of exciting events: Fermentation Lecture with Mr. Lee Jung-geun (11:00 – 12:15) – Dive into the fascinating world of fermentation, a cornerstone of Korean cuisine. Kimchi … [Read More]