How to get an epic loaded hot dog for just £1 in London tomorrow

Here at London World, we love to celebrate all the weird and wacky national days. And tomorrow is no exception as we find epic ways to honour National Hot Dog Day (16th July).

To celebrate the very serious, very real, national holiday, Lucky Franks, will be giving away 100 hot dogs for just £1. And let me tell you, these aren’t any ordinary hot dogs.

While burgers, fried chicken and tacos have all been redefined by street food pioneers, hot dogs have lagged behind but Lucky Franks, Spitalfields Market, is here to change that.

Built on prime ingredients, chef technique and no shortcuts, these are hot dogs done properly. Nothing but quality meat, bold flavour, and total respect for the bun.

It all starts with the humble sausage. Made with free-range pork shoulder, triple ground for smooth texture, seasoned with a smoky, chef-developed blend, and encased in natural pig skin for the perfect ‘bite’.

The frankfurter recipe was developed by Sebastian Cooke, a creative chef with a mix of fine dining and street food credentials. Sebastian’s skills and knives were sharpened (as head chef) at English Restaurant in Spitalfields, (exec chef) at cult pop-up Le Bun, and at London Bridge rooftop, (one of the city’s top open-air food destinations).

The Franks are made by East London’s famous master sausage maker, Perry of Perry’s Butchers. Now running his own award-winning butcher shop just down the road, Perry specialises in traditional handmade sausages and regularly runs sausage-making classes.

Then come the toppings - playful, unexpected, and full of flavour. The O.G. keeps it classic with ketchup, yellow mustard and crispy onions.

The Pizza Dog is all about comfort, cleverly replicating the flavours of a pepperoni pizza. Hot Dang! turns up the heat with Nashville hot honey, jalapeño relish and onion rings, while the High Rolla goes luxe with truffle mayo, oyster mushrooms and truffle oil. All dogs can be made veggie.

Lucky Franks is serious about its food, but doesn’t take itself too seriously. The vibe is fun, fast and unpretentious. Think retro New York meets modern East London - where great dogs and fun times come as standard.

Lucky Franks is proudly Spitalfields-born and East London-raised. From Perry’s Butchers to the iconic Rinkoff Bakery, who supply the handmade challah buns, and serving out of pioneering craft beer haven Kill The Cat, this is a hot dog brand that wears its postcode with pride.

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