Mutti and Coco di Mama's World Pasta Day Giveaway

Free pasta is coming to the South Bank this month. Italian tomato specialist Mutti and Italian food-to-go brand Coco di Mama are getting World Pasta Day started early with a one-day pop-up at Observation Point on Thursday 22nd October, joined by bestselling author and food creator Emma Petersen.

The thinking behind it is simple: good food tastes better shared. Coco di Mama knows a thing or two about feeding busy Brits, while Mutti's tomatoes are a staple in Italian kitchens and, increasingly, British ones. Between them, they want to get people sharing a pot of pasta, whether that's a lunch-break detour, a pit stop between sights or a catch-up with friends by the river.

Leading the celebrations is Emma Petersen. The solicitor turned food creator, followed by more than one million people for her accessible, health-focused cooking, has created a Creamy Chicken, Thyme & Tomato Ragu for Coco di Mama, a new pasta dish built around Mutti's iconic Polpa. Emma will be at the pop-up to meet visitors while Mutti's branded mobile kitchen hands out free samples, alongside a separate vegan option.

Passers-by can spin the wheel for a chance to win one of thousands of prizes, including Mutti products and merchandise, plus Coco di Mama vouchers and merchandise.

Anyone who misses out on the day can still get a taste. The Creamy Chicken, Thyme & Tomato Ragu will be on the menu at all 13 Coco di Mama stores in London from 19th October to 4th January, and available for delivery.