Yule never believe it! Poppies battered yule log Christmas special, in partnership with Thames Reach Charity

Christmas cheer is officially deep-fried this year as Poppies Fish & Chips launches its most wonderfully wacky winter special yet: the Battered Yule Log!

This December, Poppies is taking the classic chocolatey Christmas treat and giving it the full-on festive fry-up treatment in Pop’s signature batter. Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth magic on the inside – it’s the yuletide indulgence you never knew you needed.

But here’s the real Christmas miracle. Every single penny from sales will be donated to Thames Reach, the London charity working to end rough sleeping in the capital.

We’ve battered many things in our time, but this one really takes the (Christmas) cake. It’s fun, festive, and downright delicious. But most importantly, it supports a cause close to our hearts. Christmas is a time for togetherness, and in the spirit of giving back to the community we love, Poppies is proud to partner with Thames Reach. We hope this helps make the season a little brighter and opens the door to a more positive future for the people they support.

The limited-edition Yule Logs will be available from Poppies Soho throughout December – both when dining in or as a takeaway. Served as three battered mini chocolate yule logs with a scoop of vanilla gelato – an indulgent dessert for one or a sweet treat to share.

This is the latest iteration of the Poppies festive special which is always a popular delight and surprise for customers. Previous specials have included Christmas pudding, brussels sprouts, Quality Street, Ferrero Rocher and mince pies.

Last year, over 13,000 people slept rough in London, a 250% increase over the past decade and Thames Reach worked with more than 16,000 people across the capital, helping them find safer housing, strengthen their support networks, and take steps toward independence.

Thames Reach helps people move away from the streets, improve their wellbeing, and build lasting stability. Thames Reach do so through running outreach services, hostels and supported housing, mental health projects, and employment and skills programmes – focused on prevention and long-term change. By working closely with local authorities like the NHS and community partners, they make sure people get the right support at the right time helping them stay off the streets and rebuild their lives.

Bill Tidnam, Thames Reach CEO:

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Poppies, whose commitment to their local community aligns perfectly with our mission to end rough sleeping in London. Their fundraising support will help us to maintain and grow our services for people affected by homelessness. We’re especially grateful that Poppies will be supporting our residents over Christmas with a warm fish and chips meal and providing an employability day for several of our service users. Together, we can make a real difference, helping people who are homeless or vulnerable to find a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. We’re also very excited to try the special Christmas Yule Log! Thank you Poppies!

Make time this festive season to skate down to Poppies for the seasonal special. Whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in fried-between, this is your chance to bite into something joyfully ridiculous for a genuinely meaningful cause.

The details:

• The ‘Battered Yule Log’ will be available for £8.95 from 1^st – 31^st December at Poppies Soho, for dining in and takeaway.
• Poppies Soho, 55-59 Old Compton St, London, W1D 6HW

Thames Reach website @thames.reach @popsfishnchips