Gourmet Shopping in London: Food and Cookery Shops

Food Shops

Whatever recipe you have in mind, you will find almost any conceivable ingredient in London's tempting delis and food shops.

Famous Food Halls

For everything under the sun in the way of gastronomic treats, visit amazing food halls at Harrods, Selfridges or Fortnum & Mason. Even if you don't buy anything - or can't afford the huge price tags - go along to enjoy the stunning displays and see a wonderful array of food.

Berry Bros & Rudd

This is Britain's oldest wine and spirit merchant, trading from the same premises for over 300 years. Berry Bros & Rudd offers an outstanding service and houses some fine bottles of wine to complement any occasion. Brace yourself for a strong bouquet of history when you step inside this impressive shop

Bumblebee

A great place to shop for organic and unprocessed foods, Bumblebee sources its goods from independent and small producers. It stocks fresh fruit and vegetables, non-dairy milk, cheese, yoghurt, purées, honeys, macrobiotic foods and organic wine and beer.

Carluccio's Food Shop

Owned by the well-known Italian gastronome Antonio Carluccio, Carluccio's boasts a mouth-watering array of high-quality produce and cooking ingredients brought back from all over Italy.

Chalmers & Gray

This established fishmonger's sources its fish directly from Scotland, offering top-quality mackerel, salmon and lobster. Chalmers & Gray also sells pheasant, partridge, grouse, venison and poultry when in season.

Golders Green Kosher Delicatessen & Butchers

At the Kosher Deli you will find top-quality kosher meat with the finest cuts of lamb, veal, beef and chicken. As well as a good range of salamis and pies, you'll also find a number of Jewish specialities including gefilte fish balls, latkas, schmaltz herring and lokshen kugels.

Japan Centre

If you're a fan of sushi, ramen and other such delicacies, the Japan Centre is the place to come as it is the UK's largest Japanese community shop. Pick up some great ingredients and tasty knick-knacks in the foodshop and make sure to browse the cook book section for tips.

Konditor & Cook

This small chain of patisseries offers fresh and hand-made cakes, and is a one-stop shop for sheer indulgence. All products are made with the finest ingredients. Konditor & Cook also provides a bespoke cake service and is known to sell on to some of the finest restaurants in the city.

Maroush

Be awed by the assortment of traditional Lebanese food for sale at Maroush. This two-floor deli stocks fresh meats, wines, baked goods, cheeses, ice creams, fresh ground Lebanese coffee beans and many other speciality items.

Neal's Yard Dairy

This excellent cheese emporium is well worth a visit. Buying only from small producers and farms, Neal's Yard Dairy has been tracking down Britain's most delicious cheeses for well over 20 years.

Poissonnerie de l'Avenue

A restaurant with shop attached, Poissonnerie de l'Avenue sells an extensive range of fresh fish and shellfish, sauces, soups and more.

Pont de la Tour

Visit the Pont de la Tour Food Store next to the renowned Conran restaurant of the same name and you'll find a wealth of gourmet treats!

Rococo Chocolates

In King's Road, Chelsea, and Marylebone High Street, Rococo is a chocoholic's heaven, selling an amazing selection of organic chocolates, truffles and gift boxes. These are the chocolates that British Airways hands out to its first-class passengers.

The Spice Shop

This great little shop offers a range of over 2,500 spices from around the world and is the only shop of its type in the country. Many chefs and famous TV cooks frequent The Spice Shop and draw upon the store owners' skills for inspiration and recipe ideas.

Twinings

Tea lovers should head to the historic Twinings shop on the Strand for a selection of top-quality blends. Still housed in the original premises established by Thomas Twining in 1706, it's the perfect destination for a quintessentially English shopping experience.

Villandry

Pure heaven for serious food lovers, Villandry sells the finest quality ingredients sourced from specialist suppliers. It stocks everything from olive oils, wines, cheese and meat from across Europe to fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables from the New Covent Garden market.

For other fresh ingredients, don't forget about London's great selection of food markets and farmers' markets!

Cook Shops

Looking for some smart new crockery or cookware? Spruce up your kitchen and get some inspiring new recipe ideas at some of these excellent stores.

Books for Cooks

With over 8,000 books on the shelves, the Books for Cooks shop far exceeds the realm of simple recipe books. Find titles on foodie fiction, history, biographies, nutrition and art and a considerable collection of gourmet cards and posters.

Divertimenti

This is the place to come for a range of professional quality cookware and attractive hand-made tableware. Divertimenti boasts an enormous range of cooking utensils, pots and pans, copper and earthenware. Also check out its popular cookery classes.

Estilo Kitchen

In Wimbledon High Street, Estilo sells a wide choice of household items including soft furnishings, throws, curtains, mirrors and decorative items. The popular kitchenware range includes utensils, coffee machines, juicers, blenders and much more.

Gill Wing Cook Shop

This small and friendly shop in Islington, run by business mogul Gill Wing, sells a wide range of kitchenware, cookery books and all the essential gifts and gadgets. The Gill Wing Cook Shop also stocks a great range of second hand china.

The T-Zone

In Covent Garden Market, T-Zone is a branch of the Whittard chain. It sells a selection of tableware, colourful cookware and a collection of aromatic teas from around the world.

Department Stores

Finally, you can't go wrong exploring the big department stores that Oxford Street has to offer. There's a huge Debenhams, a John Lewis and of course, Selfridges. You can also pick up some great bits and pieces at Habitat or Heal's on Tottenham Court Road.