Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London
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At Thatsup since 2022

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London

Originally from Slovenia but currently based in London, Daniel has been writing ever since he earned a gold star for an essay about autumn in primary school. He has since expanded his repertoire to cover everything from politics and daily news to music and dining, while also venturing into the ever-evolving world of social media marketing. Having worked for national media outlets, the European Commission, a major concert venue, and various other clients where food was of secondary importance, he now fully embraces the Big Smoke's vibrant culinary scene, putting his writing talents to use as a content creator at Thatsup.

He still tends to wax poetic when the leaves begin to change colour, though.

Articles by Daniel

The annual Orchid Festival is back at Kew Gardens this month

The annual Orchid Festival is back at Kew Gardens this month

From 7 February to 8 March, visitors to Kew Gardens can enjoy an abundance of dazzling colours at the annual Orchid Festival in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. This year, the spectacular event is celebrating 30 years with a display inspired by China.Stunning floral displays will bring to life th...
Created 2 Feb 2026
Hounslow honky-tonk: This bar will get you ready for Nashville with its line dancing lessons

Hounslow honky-tonk: This bar will get you ready for Nashville with its line dancing lessons

With the rise of country music as a major commercial force, line dancing is an increasingly popular way to shake loose and have some fun while listening to your favourite country tunes. Lil' Nashville is the home of line dancing in London, hosting friendly and accessible classes in West London every...
Created 2 Feb 2026
Catch all the Super Bowl LX action at Signature Brew's tailgate

Catch all the Super Bowl LX action at Signature Brew's tailgate

If you're a fan of the NFL or simply in it for the halftime show, this coming Sunday is a big one, with the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks facing off for the title of Super Bowl LX champion. Signature Brew in Blackhorse Road is throwing open its doors to fans of both teams.Kicking off...
Created 2 Feb 2026
The best breakfast in Chelsea

Breakfast in Chelsea

Sipping on a nice latte or a cheeky martini as you await your smashed avocado on toast, spilling the tea in the sun with your besties – breakfast in Chelsea can often feel like something out of a TV show. Regardless of whether you're after the full “Made in Chelsea” experience or just a quick coffee...
Updated 29 Jan 2026
Tickets for the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East Museum are on sale now

Tickets for the inaugural exhibition at the new V&A East Museum are on sale now

V&A East Museum has announced that tickets are now on sale for its inaugural exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story”, opening on 18 April 2026.The landmark exhibition explores the profound influence of Black British music on culture in the UK and beyond, tracing its roots back over 125 yea...
Created 28 Jan 2026
The best restaurants in Crystal Palace

Restaurants in Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is best known for the exploits of its eponymous football club, beautiful parkland, and fascinating dinosaur sculptures rather than dining scene, but have no fear – unlike dinosaurs, restaurants haven't gone extinct here yet. Our round-up of the best restaurants in Crystal Palace highl...
Updated 28 Jan 2026
Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards: Here are all of this year's winners

Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards: Here are all of this year's winners

Hospitality talent from across Greater Manchester gathered at New Century on Monday 26 January for the return of the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards, where 18 winners were revealed. Drawn from 130 nominated venues, traders, and individuals, the awards celebrate the people and businesses th...
Created 27 Jan 2026
Don't miss out on tickets for this year's Slice-o-Mania

Don't miss out on tickets for this year's Slice-o-Mania

From 24 to 26 July, the biggest pizza festival in the UK will bring more than 20 slice-slingers to Richmond for a three-day festival putting the 'za in bonanza.This year's flagship event, the only one in London, is promising to be the biggest, best, and most outrageous Slice-o-Mania to date, featuri...
Created 27 Jan 2026
Exclusive reader offer: Get 25% off food at Agrodolce throughout February

Exclusive reader offer: Get 25% off food at Agrodolce throughout February

We've teamed up with Fitzrovia's Italian gem Agrodolce to offer our readers a special discount in February.The recently opened Agrodolce brings classic Roman comfort cooking to London, with a menu built around pinsa pizzas, plates of pasta piled high, and other carb-loving staples of the Italian cap...
Created 27 Jan 2026
The best cafés in Chelsea

Cafés in Chelsea

With a café culture reputation burnished by TV appearances and fashion magazine spreads, Chelsea conjurers up images of stylish A-listers sipping lattes in floral surroundings – and the truth isn't far off. Balancing polished global brands with independent spots that locals return to daily, Chelsea...
Updated 27 Jan 2026
The best beef Wellington in London

Beef Wellington

One of the most famous dishes in British culinary history, at its core, beef Wellington consists of a tender, rosy beef fillet enveloped in mushroom duxelles and flaky, golden pastry. It's not the easiest or quickest to prepare and is somewhat difficult to serve for a single diner, so it's a bit of...
Updated 26 Jan 2026
Take advantage of big discounts at some of Hackney's hottest restaurants in February

Take advantage of big discounts at some of Hackney's hottest restaurants in February

Thanks to a new restaurant festival spearheaded by local heroes Acme Fire Cult, you can dine out at some of East London's finest at a significantly lower cost throughout February.The Restaurant Festival, Hackney is a new initiative launched by Dalston's Acme Fire Cult in collaboration with the EatCl...
Created 26 Jan 2026
Where to find the best spice bags in London

Spice bags in London

Once a late-night Irish takeaway staple, the spice bag has slowly but surely found its people in London. What began as a crumpled paper bag of chips, chicken, peppers and tasty Chinese-style seasoning now shows up in City pubs, Irish boozers and the odd sit-down spot, usually within arm's reach of a...
Updated 27 Jan 2026
Refuel with Roe's comforting specials while taking in the Canary Wharf Winter Lights

Refuel with Roe's comforting specials while taking in the Canary Wharf Winter Lights

Now in their 10th year, the Canary Wharf Winter Lights are a beloved annual tradition, and from 20 to 31 January, Roe is adding an extra incentive to follow the glowing trail.Roe's hot chocThe much-hyped restaurant from the team behind Fallow, one of the hottest openings in recent years, is popping...
Created 22 Jan 2026
Signature restaurant dishes in London

Signature dishes

Of course, all dishes are created equal, but some are, well, special. Whether they're breakthrough dishes that helped establish a chef as a master of their craft, in-house recipes that put a definitive stamp on a classic dish, or signature menu items that achieved a level of fame thanks to word-of-m...
Updated 30 Jan 2026
The UK's largest Japanese film festival is coming to Manchester

The UK's largest Japanese film festival is coming to Manchester

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme returns in February with the UK's biggest annual showcase of Japanese cinema, guided by the theme Knowing Me, Knowing You: The True Self in Japanese Cinema. The season explores how identity is formed, questioned and reshaped, taking inspiration from classi...
Created 21 Jan 2026