It’s all Rosy

The Valentine’s Day specials have bombarded Camden Market, and we’re feeling rosy and pretty in pink with ‘instagrammable’ pink dishes to the deliciously creative and outrageously quirky delights.

Here’s our in-depth guide to where the best romantic-themed desserts and eats are!

The Market’s nitro ice cream wizards, Chin Chin Labs will be serving up a Heartbreaker Cake, a peanut butter buttercream sandwiched between two layers of rich chocolate cake and encased in a velvety chocolate glaze.

Personalised with hand piped love messages from the chefs such as ‘Better Alone’, ‘Heartbreaker’ and ‘Hot Mess’. Available from 7th – 16th Feb. From £3.95. 

Sweet-toothed vegans have no need to fret, as the vegan patisserie Nora and Nama have crafted their Sweetheart Valentine Cake; a rich red velvet heart-shaped cake topped with piped vanilla flowers.

Order in advance with collection from their Camden Lock Place shop. From £25.

Or go big and get their Valentine Hamper. Packed with either a Hazelnut or Biscoff flavoured Babka heart-shaped cake, a jar of Meringue hearts and a box of mini Malakoff hearts for your sweetheart.

Online only. From £20.

For those looking to get down and dirty, Rudy’s Dirty Vegan Diner has collaborated with their North Yard neighbours, dessert parlour Hans & Gretel to create the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence.

A vegan sharing combo of Dirty Fries topped with chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows, strawberries, chopped nuts, and whipped cream. From £8.

The raw cookie dough masters, Naked Dough have summoned their limited edition ‘Cupid’s Dough’: raw cookie dough rippled with Raspberry Marshmallow Whip and topped with white chocolate and raspberries.

Available for Valentine’s weekend (14th –  16th Feb) From £3.90.

The coffee and chai specialists, Pamban are making us feel pretty in pink as they’re serving their famous rose petal chai and their award-winning deconstructed rose hot chocolate.

Be prepared to get dipping as you stare into the love of your life….the rose hot chocolate, of course! From £3.75.

The ever-popular and packed dessert parlous, Hans & Gretel have concocted a Valentine’s special alongside their selection. Bubble Waffles (or regular cones) filled with handmade gelato (choose from over 10 flavours), topped with chocolate sauce and heart-shaped sweets and treats.

Available from 1st – 16th Feb. From £8.

For one night only, The Cheese Bar will be serving up a limited edition 3-course Valentine’s Fondue menu, a romantic twist on their usual Fondue Thursday menu.

Upon entry, you’ll be handed a glass of Cava, have a choice of 3 fondues and limited edition starters and desserts. 

Friday the 14th, from 6pm, booking is essential. £29 per person.