Weirdigans Organic Cafe

Food & Drinks...Are exclusively organic. We use fairtrade produce where possible, and try to source fresh ingredients locally. Everything is vegetarian and we have vegan options. Menu
Our savoury food is freshly prepared to order and we bake our famous cakes on-site. Weirdigans authentic chai-tea is regularly voted 'best on site' and our cakes 'awesome' and 'to die for'. Comments

Venue...The cafe inhabits a 30' x 20' green canvas Bedouin-style tent. A sunshine-yellow tent lining, colourful rugs and rustic benches ensure that the cafe atmosphere is warm, cosy, comfy, friendly, relaxed - "like your own front room, but in the middle of a festival", remarked one happy customer.

We create a small garden area with benches, flowers and flags and at night we sparkle with fairy-lights.

Energy... Our lights and music are solar-powered. We use a self-built 12-volt LED lighting system which is very energy efficient as well as being unique and beautiful. We use real crockery not disposables and we reuse, recycle or compost as much of our waste as possible.

Ethos...We run the Cafe in an ethical and co-operative way. All Weirdigans take turns at washing-up, serving tea and preparing food. There’s no owner or manager raking in profits. We take minimum wages and some of us do a lot of work on a voluntary basis because our priority is making Weirdigans a more eco, more lovely venue.

Acoustic Music - We co-host an Acoustic Space with The Wierdstring Band at Solfest, Eden Festival and Knockengorroch's World Ceilidh; we encourage unplugged performances and late-night music sessions at these and other festivals.

Birthday Cakes! - If you want to surprise a friend with a birthday cake at a festival, tell us a day or so in advance and we'll put aside a cake of your choice to be presented at a pre-arranged time complete with candles and fanfare. It'll set you back £12 (a discount on slice-by-slice price). Go on, spoil a mate!

Education & Campaigning - We Weirdigans are passionate about Green issues.
See Links for a variety of ideas/angles on how to get involved.
We Love Windmills is fun - but serious. The Inspiration page might inspire you too.

Mama Weirdigan's (Hebden Bridge Hostel) - Weirdigans latest project: tucked into a wooded hillside overlooking Hebden Bridge, our Hostel provides affordable, comfortable accommodation for independent travellers, walkers, backpackers and Weirdigan regulars in this unique South Pennine town.

Tent Rental & Organic Bars - We sometimes provide tented venues & organic bars for private events - parties, weddings, handfastings, festivals, camps... please get in touch if you'd like us to come to yours.

LEDfantastic - Dave Weirdigan advises on, supplies and installs low energy, long-lasting 12-volt LED lighting for homes, vehicles and venues. Learn more at his LED workshops and via his website.

Official bits...Weirdigans has membership of NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) and is registered with Calderdale Council. References and copies of all legal documents (insurance, Health & Safety policy, Food Hygiene & 1st Aid certificates, fire safety checks etc.) can be provided on request.