London is set for a deliciously different summer event as executive vegan pastry chef Danielle Maupertuis celebrates the launch of her new cookbook, Veganissima, with an exclusive afternoon launch event overlooking the Thames on Sunday 2 August.
Set at the Clipper Lounge Embankment, a unique floating riverside venue with panoramic Thames views, the event will bring together media, influencers, invited guests and vegan food lovers for an elegant afternoon inspired by the book’s stunning recipes.
Belgium born Chef Danielle Maupertuis is the UK’s leading Executive Vegan Pastry Chef as well as an author, presenter and consultant. Chef Danielle has over 40 years of worldwide professional baking experience and has presented cookery demos at The Ideal Home Exhibition, The Foodies Festival, The Free From and Allergy Show, Yours Magazine and VegfestUK. Danielle is a guest Chef at Le Cordon Bleu.
Guests are set enjoy sweet and savoury vegan canapés inspired by Veganissima, a welcome drink, live music from members of Steel Pan in Motion, special surprises and a complimentary signed copy of the book.
The book features a foreword by vegan advocate Heather Mills and showcases Danielle’s distinctive approach which avoids using all animal products.
Veganissima is Danielle’s second book and follows her acclaimed debut book, Vegans Deserve Better Than a Fruit Salad. The new book explores fine dining vegan and gluten free afternoon tea recipes as well as celebratory recipes, from delicate tartlets and showstopping cakes to inventive plant based savoury creations.
Known for her decades of experience in five star hotels and restaurants worldwide, Danielle has built a reputation for proving plant-based pâtisserie can be every bit as beautiful and indulgent as traditional pastry.
The launch event brings her philosophy to life.
“I wanted this launch to feel elegant and full of warmth - just like the spirit of Veganissima itself,” says Chef Danielle Maupertuis.
“For me, vegan pâtisserie is about creativity, beauty and bringing people together through stunning vegan and gluten free food. I cannot wait for guests to enjoy the tasters, enjoy the atmosphere on the River Thames and hopefully leave inspired to get their copy of the book deliciously grubby in their own kitchens!”
Event details:
Sunday 2 August 2026
2pm to 5pm
Clipper Lounge Embankment Pier, London
Tickets: https://afunboatparty.eventbrite.co.uk
A limited number of tickets are available for those wishing to attend – all including a signed copy of Veganissima:
Tickets include:
Signed copy of Veganissima (RRP £26)
Welcome drink
Sweet and savoury vegan canapés
Live steel band
Vegan-friendly goody bag
Meet and greet with Chef Danielle Maupertuis
Passionate vegan Chef Danielle has been interviewed on Radio Two, BBC 3 Counties Radio and featured in media UK wide as well as overseas in the USA where she was invited to present a fine dining afternoon tea in Florida.
