Established in 2021, the Pillars of the Community campaign aims to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes and cornerstones of our local community. Our streets are filled with organisations that strive to provide positive contributions to their local areas, and make up the essential fabric of our communities. We aim to shine our Pillars of the Community spotlight upon the longstanding institutions, beloved businesses and outstanding charities that fill East London, and beyond.
For this edition of PotC, we chatted with Chavdar Todorov, the founder and head chef of the acclaimed Walthamstow restaurant.
SlowBurn is a vegetables-focused casual restaurant in Walthamstow. The restaurant was founded in late 2020, with Chavdar delivering local meals on his motorbike during lockdown, before finding its unique home within London’s only craft jeans maker, Blackhorse Lane Ateliers. SlowBurn combines a variety of cuisines and concepts using carefully sourced ingredients and simple but thoughtful cooking techniques. The menu is designed to be enjoyed at a slower pace, encouraging people to take their time and eat better food.
Who are Pillars:
Pillars Brewery is a specialist craft lager brewery based in Walthamstow, the first of its kind in London. The brewery was established in 2016 by a team of family and close friends, driven by a mutual adoration of lager. Pillars lovingly brew some of the UK’s best lager and have won over 20 awards in the last three years alone. The brewery has undertaken multiple expansions, runs a taproom onsite and hosts a bar at CRATE St James Street. They continue to bring people together with exceptional lagers. Pillars is more than just an East London brewery: It’s a community.