08/10/26

Affordable Art Fair Battersea from 14-18 October

Next week, the Affordable Art Fair Battersea swings open its doors, welcoming art lovers, curious creatives and collectors-in-the-making from near and far. Taking place from 14–18 October at Evolution London in Battersea, the fair is set to be a celebration of art, with workshops to get your creative juices flowing and of course, plenty of art to fall in love with.

The Fair will welcome galleries making their Battersea debut, alongside its inaugural Tastemaker programme and a personal edit of artworks selected by Hugo Barclay, UK Fair Director. The Fair also announces the artists selected for its Graduate Showcase, curated by Jo McLaughlin, spotlighting emerging talent at the start of their careers. St-Germain returns as Official Spritz Partner, with cocktails at the Central Bar and an Elderflower Sommelier Experience in the entrance foyer, a glass of fizz in hand while your browse art, what’s not to love!

And because art and a good drink have always made a rather lovely pairing, St-Germain returns as Official Spritz Partner. Expect cocktails at the Central Bar, plus an Elderflower Sommelier Experience in the entrance foyer. Sip, browse, discover… honestly, what’s not to love? Young visitors will get their moment in the spotlight, too. The fair’s programme of family-friendly activities is designed to encourage children to get creative, get curious and, most importantly, get playful with art. There will be a Jet-Pack Workshop with Petit Pli from 10am-12pm, part of the family mornings.

There’s plenty more to explore…

Black History Month - A programme of free, drop-in workshops includes a Thursday zine-making session with Zoe Zine, celebrating Black artists and makers who have shaped Black Britain.

Art & Design to take home - The Fair Bookshop, in partnership with Papercup, welcomes Quarto and Thames & Hudson with a curated selection of art and design books.

After Dark - Art After Dark returns Thursday and Friday (5–9pm), bringing live DJs, complimentary welcome drinks and BHM workshops to the fair.

So whether you’re a seasoned collector, an art-world newbie, looking for your next favourite artist or simply looking for a fun day out surrounded by great art (and perhaps a St-Germain spritz or two), Affordable Art Fair Battersea is the place to be this October.

Address: Evolution London, Queenstown Road, Chelsea Bridge, London SW11 4NJ, UK

For more information and to book tickets click here.

Photography courtesy of AAF.

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The Taste of Singapore – Delivered Directly to Your Door thanks to DabbaDrop

Mar 18, 2025

2 min read

DabbaDrop, the eco-friendly champions of zero-waste food delivery, are back with a mouthwatering new menu – and this time, they’re bringing the bold, vibrant flavours of Singapore straight to your doorstep!

Teaming up with the brilliant Singaporean chef and author of Agak Agak, Shu Han Lee, DabbaDrop is serving up The Taste of Singapore – a feast that’s bursting with spice, balance, and pure joy. Inspired by Shu’s fun, no-rules cooking style, this menu is an explosion of bold flavours:

Hispi Fry with Mushroom ‘Oyster’ Sauce – smoky, charred cabbage meets a deep, umami-packed mushroom sauce.

Roast Pumpkin Masak Lemak – a silky coconut curry infused with turmeric and lemongrass.

Tofu with Salted Black Beans & Broccoli – tofu and tender broccoli drenched in a rich, savory black bean sauce.

Pandan Steamed Rice – fluffy, fragrant, and kissed with the delicate sweetness of pandan.

And because no Singaporean feast is complete without a fiery kick, each dabba comes with Rempapa’s signature Red Hot Sambal Tumis.

Shu Han Lee knows a thing or two about bringing Southeast Asian flavours to the UK. A recipe developer and food writer who has worked with Jamie Oliver, Kikkoman, and Tilda, she moved from Singapore to London in 2019 and founded Rempapa Spice Co – her own range of Southeast Asian curry and chilli pastes, now stocked across the UK. Her first cookbook, Chicken and Rice (2016), was a hit, and her latest, Agak Agak (which means “somewhat” in Malay), is all about embracing the art of cooking without rigid measurements—just pure, instinctive, flavour-packed magic.

DabbaDrop, the brainchild of Hackney locals Anshu Ahuja and Renée Williams, has been shaking up the food delivery game with its weekly changing menus, delivering hearty, homemade South Asian-inspired dishes directly to your door by pushbike in traditional, reusable tin dabbas. Because good food should be kind to both your taste buds and the planet.

This limited-edition Taste of Singapore menu is available to order on April 23 & 25, 2025—so don’t miss out!

For more information visit www.dabbadrop.co.uk

Written by Claire Bloom

Photography courtesy of DabbaDrop