How Fast Can You Eat A Pickled Egg?

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 12 min
  • Premiere: 2025. May 1.

Right in the heart of Hackney, The Cock Tavern is no ordinary East London pub. Renowned for its real ales, larger-than-life regulars, and a dose of eccentric charm, it also plays host to one of the capital’s quirkiest underground traditions: the pickled egg eating competition. How Fast Can You Eat a Pickled Egg? is a short documentary that dives headfirst into this bizarre yet beloved ritual, capturing the characters, chaos, and community spirit that make the event truly unforgettable. From local legends chasing eternal glory to wide-eyed newcomers testing their limits, the film is a funny and heartfelt portrait of a place where tradition is steeped in vinegar—and victory tastes oddly sulphuric.

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Crew

Daniel England

Cinematography

David Lankester

Cinematography

Directing

Daniel England

Director

Editing

Production

Daniel England

Producer

Diva Rodriguez

Producer

Catherine Bowman

Production Assistant

Sound

Jack Wiles

Sound Mixer

James Waring

Music Score Producer

Writing