Now this is what we call a proper plant-powered pit stop, butt! πͺ At Steelhouse Festival 2025, among the riffs, rain, and rockers, one food vendor stood out like Lemmy at a yoga retreat β Anna Loka, Walesβ first award-winning vegan spot with a multicultural twist! π΄ββ οΈπΆοΈ
Their slick black food trailer boldly declared it:
π βPLANT-BASED PARADISEβ β and oh, it bloody was. πΏπ
Hereβs what these culinary legends were dishing up:
π₯ Gyozas
π― Gourmet Wraps
π± Spring Rolls
π Vegan Burgers
π₯ Salad Bowls
π§ Mac & Cheese (100% cruelty-free and 200% tasty!)
π Chips
π Curries
π₯ Samosas
π₯’ Bao Buns
π¦ Vegan Calamari (Yes, seriously. Minds were blown!)
Whether you were living your best life in the mosh pit or nursing a hangover with your head in a tent zip, Anna Loka came to the rescue with flavour bombs that didnβt miss.
π¬ βDidnβt even miss meat for a second, mun β that bao bun slapped harder than the Saturday headliner!β β overheard in the queue, and we agree! π€
Theyβre not just feeding vegans β theyβre converting carnivores one gyoza at a time. Keep an eye out for this lot on the road or hit them up at www.anna-loka.uk if you fancy bringing the plant-based paradise home. πβ¨
π€ Rockinβ food review by The Riff Report β powered by riffs and tofu π
π Seen something tasty at Steelhouse? Let us know what rocked your taste buds!
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene specialβfrom legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether heβs battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, heβs always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When heβs not writing or interviewing artists, youβll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than musicβtheyβre about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Thatβs exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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