Valentine’s Day deals in East London: Brunch boxes, four-course cook-at-home meals and rose-shaped gelato

Artisan bakery, Signorelli, located in London’s East Village E20, is celebrating all things Valentine’s stocking its counters with delicious, love-inspired sweet treats including Red Velvet Love Cupcakes & Ruby White Chocolate & Raspberry cookies.

With Valentine’s brunch spots out of bounds, Signorelli has you covered, rustling up Valentines brunch boxes that contain all the ingredients for a delicious and hassle-free breakfast in bed. The box includes croissants, bread, eggs, Prosecco, jam and heart cookies (£45).

You can also say ‘I love you’ with biscuits, as Signorelli is offering gift boxes of four heart-shaped cookies, beautifully decorated with Valentine’s messages (£18.50). Both the cookie boxes and brunch boxes are available to be picked up at the bakery’s kiosk window while the café is closed to dine-in customers, and can be ordered online prior to 14 Feb.

At-home four-course meal for two from Darkhorse

East London’s delectable European restaurant and bar, Darkhorse, has crafted an impressive four-course dinner for two people, including a bottle of fizz. The Valentine’s Day menu is made up of a tomato and saffron arancini small bite, a warm Monte Enbro goats cheese starter, followed by a choice of six-hour slow cooked beef or potato and truffle ravioli, and an indulgent dark chocolate terrine to finish. Available from 13-14 February, the menu is only available via pre-order through the restaurant’s website, with last orders on the 12th.

Rose shaped ice-cream deal from La Gelatiera

It might be cold outside, but these should still warm your hearts! Multi award-winning artisan gelato cafe, La Gelatiera, is offering two-for-one on all small and medium cups, as well as boxes of its limited edition rose-shaped prosecco sorbets. You can also personalise your purchase with bespoke Valentine’s gelato cakes to order. Find out more information here.

Discounted couples virtual exercise classes from FitFam studios

For those couples who don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s with a cheat meal, FitFam Studios have the perfect offer. The high-quality gym located in London’s East Village E20 specialises in personal training by professional, world-class trainers who are offering a one-week couples’ pass for virtual group session (£10 per couple) via the Mindbody app. Download for free and search FitFam for all their latest offers and follow on Instagram @fitfamstudios.

Valentines Zoom speed dating event Get Living East Village

Even in a pandemic, the search for love goes on! East Village has brough back its successful Zoom Speed Dating event, Lockdown Love. Hosted by Sharan Dhaliwal, director of Middlesex Pride and the creator of Oh Queer Cupid, singletons can socialise, practise their flirting skills and even show off some DIY home haircuts all in the comfort of their own home.

There are two events – one for heterosexual singletons, and one for the LGBTQ+ community – both taking place on Monday 15 February. Tickets are free and are limited to one per person.