Kiosk.World Stories

For this episode we were joined by Shay…Founder of Nutty Belly Gal. Shay shares why she set up Nutty Belly Gal, how she balances working in law whilst running her own business and future plans. We can also confirm Shay kindly gifted us the salted date peanut butter & it is delicious, go get some. But in the meantime enjoy our chat with Shay from Nutty Belly Gal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Maria Hanlon hosts the Kiosk Podcast, featuring Christine and Joe, the husband-and-wife team behind Shokudo. They discuss their journey from corporate jobs to launching Shokudo, driven by Joe's passion for food and Christine's support. One of Shotengai Markets favourites, catch them every third weekend of the month at Lower Stable Street serving up tasty japanese comfort food. Hosted on Acast. See...

Part two of Pixels & Pierogies - Andrzej Wajda's films are screening across London at various venues now and through March. You can find details on  www.kinoteka.org.uk   If you are listening from out of town there is a tour programme starting in Edinburgh and going to Newcastle, Manchester and Oxford to name but a few of the cities - all the details for those screenings are being up...

Today we’re diving into a unique cultural experience  Pixels & Pierogies,  brought to life in collaboration with the  Kinoteka Polish Film Festival  and  Kiosk N1C . From  7–28 March ,  Pixels & Pierogis  will transform Kiosk N1C into a vibrant celebration of Polish and Ukrainian cinema, art, food and community. This nearly month-long programme bring...

We’re kicking off 2026 with a story that proves it’s never too late to trade a "prescribed" career path for one that’s self-made and sugar-dusted. In our first episode of the year, we sit down with Varsha , the founder of The Snackist —one of London’s most exciting micro bakeries. Varsha didn't just change jobs; she changed worlds. She walked away from a degree in medicine to follow a flour-filled...

In this episode, Luke Hemsley , the founder of Wednesday's Domaine , joins us. Wednesday's Domaine specialises in alcohol-free wine, a category experiencing unprecedented growth in popularity. The discussion dives into what inspired Hemsley to enter the alcohol-free wine space, common misconceptions people have about these beverages, and the valuable lessons he has learned along his entrepreneuria...

In this episode, we were joined by Sarah, the Founder and CEO of Citizens of Soil. Citizens of Soil produces award-winning extra virgin olive oils sourced from small-scale farmers who practice regenerative agriculture. Sarah and Maria dove into the story behind Citizens of Soil, exploring how the company has built meaningful relationships with the farmers they work with. It was such a pleasure cha...

For this episode we were joined by Olly, the founder of Slowe Living SLOWE Living® is a lifestyle and design company founded in London in 2019, designing and manufacturing made-to-order furniture in England. Olly & Maria discuss what sparked the idea to set up SLOWE, the story of SLOWE living so far, future plans and SLOWE’s pop up at Kiosk N1C in September. Let’s do it, this is the reall...

For this episode Maria is joined by Yasemin & Alia. Yasemin is a curl specialist celebrating SWANA which stands for South West Asian and North African - hair. Yasemin is also the director of - Talking Textures - an analogue photo series which is currently showcased on Lower Stable Street’s light boxes, here in Coal Drops Yard.  Alia works at Shubbak Festival and has collaborated with Yase...

Emma and Eve, co-founders of Open Art Spaces, discuss their platform designed to bridge the gap between art creation and sales. They met through an illustration class and have since grown their market from six stalls to 26. Their events foster a supportive community, with notable moments like first sales and repeat buyers. They plan to expand to North and East London and are preparing for a takeov...

For this episode we were joined by Josie Tucker. Josie is a Creative Director & Designer. Josie is also Ex Founder @adapt_____ and @brainchildfest and if that wasn’t enough she also runs Skin - which are beautiful hand painted garments.  We spoke about all of the above & Josie’s Skin event at Kiosk N1C. This was a great chat, we hope you enjoy this episode with the super talented Josi...

Ever traded Michelin stars for market stalls? Liv did! She went from the crazy kitchens of 11 Madison Park to slinging seriously good baked goods (think baklava and killer quiche!) at her own place, Liv's Baked Goodies. We chat about her wild ride, the joys of customer feedback, and the solo hustle. Plus, her best advice? Just believe in your baking dreams! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

For this episode we were joined by Ocean who runs Banzai Kitchen. Banzai Kitchen is a Mother and Daughter business, serving up tasty authentic Japanese Karaage with a twist, drawing influence from their Japanese/ Jamaican heritage. We chat about how they created their dishes, where they sell their delicious food & lessons learnt along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

ELLIKER’s tag line is ‘Getting Into Nature’ and that’s exactly what they encourage people to do, through their sustainable products and wonderful community of nature lovers. Robert, the creative Director of ELLIKER, discusses the brand's origins, products, and future plans. ELLIKER's Spring-Summer 2025 collection features recycled nylon and polyester materials, with items like a tech jacket, trous...

We sat down with Sam who runs Lil' Wong Bakes.  Sam describes herself as a ‘small-time baker of big-time flavour’. She is best known for her pandan sandos, which combine two pieces of light and fluffy chiffon cake sandwiched between fresh cream and berries. Her bakes combine her Hong Kong heritage with her love of British cakes and desserts. In this episode Sam discusses her favourite collabs...

Sebastian, a film industry professional with a diverse background in TV, digital, PR, and marketing, discusses his career and the Polish Poster School exhibition coming to Lower Stable Street. He highlights the unique, hand-painted posters from communist Poland, which reimagined Hollywood and UK films for local audiences. Examples included a disturbing Darth Vader poster and a queer-themed Tootsie...

For this episode we were joined by two lovely artists, Luana & Mia. Luana Asiata is an artist originally from New Zealand currently living and working in South London. Mia is an art, graphics & textile designer who founded Aeko. The pair did an amazing pop up at Kiosk N1C together so we chat about how it went, along with how they started their business, where they get inspiration and so mu...

In this episode of the Kiosk N1C Stories podcast, host Maria Hanlon chats with Gautier and James from News & Coffee, a business reviving the classic newsstand experience with a modern twist. After launching in Barcelona, they’ve now opened a new location in Granary Square, Kings Cross, combining quality coffee with the charm of a traditional newsstand. The conversation covers the journey of Ne...

We were joined by Graham and Stefan from Long Boys for episode 13. Long Boys are the original long donut. Graham is the Founder and has been working with food since he was 13 and has worked in some of London’s most famous restaurants, which you’ll get to hear about. Stefan is the Operations Manager and shares how he met Graham & landed his job, what goes on behind the scenes, what’s coming up...

For episode 12 we were joined by the lovely Andrea. We spoke about his first memories of music, co founding his record label Baroque Sunburst, the music he makes under the name ‘Big Hands’ future plans and loads more… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Episode 11, Volcano Coffee Works COO Nick Mabey joined us as we spoke about the history of the company, why becoming a B Corp was so important and what goes on day-to-day in his role. We couldn’t resist asking him what his fave coffee was too of course…all that & more in episode 11 with Nick from Volcano Coffee Works… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recorded episode 10 in the new Voices podcast studio so everything was very shiny & exciting and we were joined by London designer Takako Copeland.  Takako creates Illustrations, textiles and hand-printed patterns which are all beautiful. We spoke about her story so far, her connection with Lower Stable Street, what goes on behind the scene as a busy London designer & much more! Le...

In Episode 9 we chat with Katie Dolby who’s the Managing Director at Cubitts. Cubitts is the modern spectacle maker which was founded in King's Cross in 2013. Katie brought us up to speed with what’s happened since then, including recently opening a store in New York, the services Cubitt’s offer and we chat about Cubitt’s recently being certified as a B-Corp which Katie explains. We also popped do...

For episode 8, photographer Hannah Norton swung by the studio to talk about when she first found her love for photography, career highlights including consecutively winning British Journal of Photography’s Portrait of Britain, and some of her projects so far. She also has an exhibition at Kiosk N1C coming up which we discuss along with what else is on the horizon. Make sure you head to her website...

In episode 7 we are joined by Catherine, the Founder of Catherine HK Ceramics. Catherine specialises in creating handmade tableware such as mugs, plates and bowls. We love that Catherine’s work all has meaning behind it, such as her Question Mug which we talk about. We cover Catherine’s journey so far, advice for someone wanting to get into ceramics, future plans & much more. We had...