Hi, I'm Romy! 👋
That's "Ro-mee," by the way - short for Romina!
I'm a vegan recipe developer, food photographer, and cookbook author, and the person behind Romy London. Welcome to my little corner of the internet!
I've been vegan since 2014, and what started as a bit of experimenting in the kitchen quickly turned into something much bigger. I discovered so many ingredients I'd never cooked with before, started sharing my creations on Instagram, and eventually launched this blog in 2015.
These days, I'm all about vegan comfort food with plenty of flavor. Think creamy pastas, hearty curries, cozy bakes, and plant-based versions of old favorites. I also love putting a vegan spin on dishes I grew up eating in Germany.
If you're new here, have a look through my vegan recipes or start with a couple of my favorites, like these Vegan Peanut Noodles or my Vegan Doner Kebab.
From Germany to the UK (and into food photography!)
I grew up in Germany and studied portrait photography before moving to London, which had been a dream of mine since childhood. After eight years in the city, I eventually swapped London life for the countryside and now live in Wiltshire.
Somewhere along the way, my love for photography and my obsession with experimenting in the kitchen became one big thing. In 2018, I took the leap into working as a full-time food photographer and recipe developer, and I've been making a living out of playing with food ever since. Not a bad job, really!
Alongside this blog, I've worked with brands including Cauldron, Grape Tree, Lindt, Violife, Vita Coco and Nature's Charm. My recipes and photography have also appeared in publications including Vegan Food & Living Magazine, Metro UK, Plant Based News and the Evening Standard.
I'm also the author of The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Roasts, and in 2020, I appeared on Channel 4 and Netflix's Crazy Delicious alongside Heston Blumenthal, Carla Hall and Niklas Ekstedt as the show's only vegan contestant. Still one of the more surreal experiences of my life!
A Little More About Me
I'm a big believer that food should be fun, and that vegan cooking doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite meals. I love experimenting with new ingredients, figuring out how recipes work, and occasionally getting a little carried away with a new idea. (Okay, maybe more than occasionally!)
I'm also late-diagnosed neurodivergent and have diagnosis' for both ADHD and autism - and learning more about how my brain works has been quite the journey! Curiosity is a big part of who I am, and it definitely shows in my cooking!
Whether you've been vegan for years or just fancy trying something new, I hope you find a few recipes here that you'll want to make again and again.
Want to Work Together?
When I'm not sharing recipes on the blog, I also work with food and drink brands, creating original recipes, photography, and video content.
You can explore my recipe development and food photography portfolio, take a look at my content creation services, or find out more about how to work with me.
And if you have a question or simply want to say hello, feel free to get in touch. I'd love to hear from you! ❤️
Alongside sharing recipes here on the blog, I also work with food and lifestyle brands to create custom recipes, photography and video content. You can find out more about my recipe development and food photography services or explore how to work with me.
Got a question, collaboration idea, or just want to say hello? Drop me a line at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!