Edible insects and London dining experiences

As a proud family business, we have been serving edible insects to London and the UK since 2018. Furthermore, our company is deeply committed to promoting edible bugs for humans as a nutritious and eco-friendly alternative to traditional proteins. We invite you to explore the potential of edible bugs to create delicious ento-recipes. Eat for the Earth and take a step toward making both yourself and the planet healthier.

EDIBLE INSECTS FOR HUMANS

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The edible insect restaurant where you do the cooking!

You can try edible insects in London UK!

Join us in our home kitchens in London for a fun and unusual cooking experience that dives into the world of ento-cuisine. During you edible insect restaurant DIY pop-up visit, you will try edible insects and learn how to prepare delicious dishes featuring edible insects. From bug burgers to edible insect onion fritters and cricket bruschetta, you will experiment incorporating edible insects in your recipes, just as you would do with any other ingredient. You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at our back-garden shed, where our family is working toward protein self-sufficiency through sustainable insect farming. Perfect for anyone seeking unique and unforgettable experiences in London! We publish our full menu on the dedicated cooking with insect page. For more entomophagy recipes

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 Edible bugs for humans

 Insects as food

Which insects are edible for humans

According to the Food And Agricultural Organization, there are around 2000 different edible insect species around the World. Current regulation in the UK restricts eating certain species. Your choice is limited to Edible crickets , edible mealworms and edible locusts. These are a nutritious and sustainable food option that is becoming increasingly popular both in the UK and Europe. People in regions across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia consider these edible insects as a delicacy. They have a subtle flavour, hence they’re the ideal starter insects for anyone new to trying edible bugs. Since edible insects are rich in protein, omega fatty acids, and other essential nutrients, they are a valuable addition to any diet. Edible grub and critters are also perfect to create unique and sustainable globally inspired ento-recipes, like bug burgers, tacos, or snacks. Find here more interesting facts about entomophagy

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London dining experience gift coupons

Unusual experience London UK

Are you looking for an unusual experience London UK ? You cannot argue that checking out live bugs and cooking edible insects it is indeed a quite a unique experience. These quirky experience gift vouchers are perfect for adults and older children looking to try something totally different. Since cooking edible bugs is not for the faint hearted and, since some people suffer from the “ick” factor when it comes to eating bugs, we strongly recommend checking with the recipient of the gift beforehand ! We think that the edible insect London experience is the perfect gift for adventurous eaters, food lovers, foodies, environmentally conscious individuals, health-conscious people, survivalists and outdoor enthusiasts, culinary innovators, science and future-focus families and anyone open to trying new flavours. Give the gift of discovery with an exciting and memorable adventure they’ll never forget.

Feel free to browse through some of edible insects recipes on our social media

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Cricket powder made to order

Powder or flour ?

We sell cricket flour, also known as cricket powder, to order. We are using the two terms interchangeably since both are made with 100% edible dried crickets. You will find that some companies are calling “cricket flour”, a regular flour made with grains, where a small percentage of milled crickets has been added.
Our powder [or flour] is 100% milled from whole crickets, so it has a nutritional profile high in protein, which is roughly three times the protein content of meat. In addition it contains, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, making it the perfect superfood.

PROTEIN SELF SUFFICIENCY

Food security from your garden

Farming a cow in your back garden is neither feasible nor advisable. However farming insects on a small scale, is a good way to achieve protein self sufficiency. You can grow many kilos of mealworms in a limited space, so you can ensure food security for your family. You can feed insects a diet made of food surplus and agri-food waste, making them the sustainable protein of choice you can grow yourself.  In our back-garden, we grow various edible insects like mealworms and crickets, which we use to supplement the diet of our family with healthy protein. When booking one of our edible insect London experiences, you will have the opportunity to learn interesting facts about edible insects and their life-cycle. We will invite you to have a look in our shed and you may even decide to have a go and experiment with producing your own proteins !

Why should we eat insects

Safe and sustainable

Are edible insects safe to eat ? Insects are genetically very different from humans, hence edible bugs are unlikely to transmit viruses and diseases to humans when eaten. Furthermore, they produce a negligible amount of greenhouse gases. Finally, they require minimal quantities of water, since they survive mostly on the moisture from the vegetables they eat.

Delicious

Are you wondering what insects taste like? Then you should consider that the taste varies greatly from species to species. The flavour ranges from nutty to earthy. Our guests commonly compare the taste of crickets to seeds or bacon, and mealworms like shrimp. The flavour varies greatly also based on the preparation method.  You can roast, fry, or make insects into a protein-rich flour, as they are very versatile. Billions of people in 80% of countries around the World, have been eating edible insects for millennia, in fact, many regard them as a delicacy.

Nutritious

Are insects nutritious ? Edible Insects are low in fat , low in calories and low in carbohydrates, making them suitable for low-carb diets too. But are insects nutritious? Kilo for kilo, most edible insects have 3 times as much proteins and 30 times more vitamin B12 than beef. In addition, many insects are also rich in good fats and they are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals. These includes calcium, iron, zinc, omegas and amino acids. Besides being rich in high-quality protein, the exoskeleton of edible insects contains chitin, a type of dietary fibre that has been shown to supports gut health.