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Sfoof - a mind-blowing Lebanese turmeric cake with sesame seed and rose petal topping. at The Big Drum in Canterbury
Vegan cookies n' cream truffles with coconut topping. at The Big Drum in Canterbury

  • CLOSED: The Big Drum
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  • White Vegetarian
Lacto
International
Take-out
Bakery
Fusion

Vegetarian café that serves all-you-can-eat veggie and plant-based lunches as well as teas, coffees and cakes. 90% of the ingredients used are prevented from going to landfill, so the menu changes every week and can be found on social media. CIC (community interest company), and every meal sold helps to provide meals to local people who need them via The Big Drum free meal program. Reported closed February 2023.

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4 Reviews

First Review by HolyMavo

Avatar Vegdov

Vegdov

Points +55

Vegan
09 Apr 2022

Tasty and very good value

The food was very tasty and good value for money. Did not have to wait long for the food as we were the only customers for edibles at the time. There were other people there having hot drinks. The food is served on a tray that also serves as plates/bowls, a bit like the fabled TV dinner things from the USA. They also have special offers on hot drinks and cakes.

It is a very, very short walk from the main pedestrian precinct in a modern building. Looks like it could be a short let arrangement as the space seems to be a lot larger than what the Big Drum needs. Could appear a bit soulless on account of that but it is nice and clean and the staff are helpful and friendly. Quiet when we visited.

Quite a long walk within the building to get to the toilets.

Exterior view from the other end of the road at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Even more of the food has disappeared. Where can it have gone?? at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Our partially consumed meal, all vegan at The Big Drum in Canterbury

The entrance at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Another view of the counter at The Big Drum in Canterbury +2

Avatar omnomnom13

omnomnom13

Points +36

Vegan
25 Feb 2022

Amazing

I love everything about here, the food prevents waste, its very affordable and for a good cause.
You have to come visit for lunch.

Pros: Great food all veggie and plant based, Preventing food waste

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MantraChaitanyaDas

Points +21

Vegetarian
26 Sep 2021

Just what Canterbury needs!

An artistic, independent space with great food, a wide range of events and a genuine feeling of community. It’s been a long time since Canterbury had something like this!

Friendly staff with open hearts and big smiles! at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Weekly events listings are displayed on the counter - everything from yoga to acting classes and therapies at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Cake of the week this week was choc-chip banana bread! at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Avatar HolyMavo

HolyMavo

Points +39

Vegetarian
Owner
09 Sep 2021

A pioneering space in the heart of city.

Combining cafe culture with yoga, meditation & performing arts, The Big Drum is a pioneering community space that's redefining the high street. Serving teas & coffees with a selection of devastating vegan cakes & handmade samosas, the menu is simple but very high quality. Moving into autumn and winter, more dishes will be added, too.

You can relax in the bright, spacious sanctuary, check out the cinema corner or browse the dedicated reading room to work study, or for the chance to put your nose in a life changing book!

Through its partnership with Food For All UK, every purchase helps to feed local people community who really need it. The Big Drum is definitely situated in the heart of the city in more ways than one!

Pros: bright and spacious, great value for money, excellent food

Cons: opening times are limited to weekends

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The menu, also available on The Big Drum’s Facebook page at The Big Drum in Canterbury

Rose-infused saffron srikand (a thickened yoghurt sweet) at The Big Drum in Canterbury +4

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