The Great Countertalk Cheesecake-Off

A grand celebration of the skill, joy and community that makes London’s independent hospitality scene so special… and of course, an opportunity to eat a LOT of cheesecake!  

JOIN US as seven of London’s most beloved and renowned establishments go head-to-head to compete for the title of Cheesecake Champion.

Each restaurant will be serving portions of their own signature cheesecake, featuring many and various delectable styles: from Albert Adrià’s cheese-forward whipped Baron Bigod mousse encased in hazelnut white chocolate, to San Sebastian-style Basque cheesecake purists Barrafina and Donostia; from Bad Boys Pizza Co’s irreverent mash-up of Basque and New York styles to Honey & Co’s iconic version whose technique they keep a closely-guarded secret. 

You’ll be marking each cheesecake you dive into, ramping up the drama as your scores combine with those of our expert judging panel to crown the Cheesecake Champion. It's an an afternoon of serious competition, serious fun… and serious eating.

3pm - 6pm
Sunday, 19th April 2026
Crate Brewery,
Hackney Wick

COMPETITORS: Barrafina, Bad Boys Pizza, Big Mamma Group, Cake & Bubbles, Donostia, Honey & Co, Elliot's

JUDGES: Suzie Bakos, Ravneet Gill, Benjamina Ebuhi, Anna Hyam, Philip Khoury