October, 2026 - Taste London

At HEM in Warwick, Every Plate Is a Work of Art Worth Hesitating Over

By Ben F. Oncu2 weeks ago2 weeks ago016 mins mins

Photo: Scottish sea trout wrapped in nori, accompanied by gochujang, kimchi, pickled carrots, wasabi crackers and sushi ginger, demonstrates HEM’s creative fusion of European and Asian influences. Where Culinary Artistry Meets Exceptional Hospitality In an intimate Michelin Guide-recognised restaurant, chef Dan Cavell transforms familiar ingredients into extraordinary compositions, while Seb’s gracious hospitality reminds us that…

Luis Jurado Laverde Is Redefining Artisan Luxury Through Exceptional Food and Intelligent Innovation

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago2 weeks ago028 mins mins

Where Authentic Craftsmanship Meets The Future Of Premium Food Young entrepreneur Luis Jurado Laverde is transforming premium food retail through exceptional artisan products, responsible sourcing and intelligent technology, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovation and an ambitious vision for growth. I n a world where luxury is too often defined by price rather than substance, Luis Jurado…

A TASTE OF SICILY, BOTTLED IN LONDON

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago1 week ago03 mins mins

LAVERDE ARTISAN’s single-estate Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil, a finalist in the Great British Food Awards 2026, celebrates Sicily’s agricultural heritage in an elegantly presented 500ml bottle. LAVERDE ARTISAN brings Sicily’s finest traditions to British tables with award-recognised Biancolilla extra virgin olive oil, combining exceptional provenance, elegant presentation, responsible sourcing and authentic Mediterranean craftsmanship in…

CICI’S COLD BREW PAIRS COFFEE WITHA COMMUNITY PURPOSE

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago1 week ago02 mins mins

Cici’s Cold Brew brings Original, Oat and Caramel to its ready-to-drink range, combining founder Sarah Phillips’s decade of home brewing with a commitment to simple ingredients, balanced flavour and a wider community purpose. C ici’s Cold Brew is bringing a personal approach to ready-to-drink coffee, with a three-flavour range developed from years of experimentation at…

A Decade of Home Brewing, and a Founder’s Pursuit of Simpler Coffee

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins mins

Sarah Phillips Turns A Personal Passion Into Cici’s Cold Brew Sarah Phillips discusses transforming a decade of home brewing into Cici’s Cold Brew, sharing her commitment to balanced flavour, thoughtful ingredients, dietary inclusivity and building a trusted, approachable coffee brand. A decade of home brewing gave Sarah Phillips more than a recipe. It gave her…

A TASTE OF FRANCE, MADE IN LONDON

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago7 days ago02 mins mins

Born from a London family venture, Mada Mada brings French-style praliné to British tables with nut-rich spreads crafted from simple ingredients, roasted flavours and playful patisserie-inspired combinations for everyday indulgence. L ondon brand Mada Mada is putting a French family favourite on British breakfast tables with its range of pralinés: rich, nut-forward spreads made with…

ZILCH: A SIMPLER WAY TO SWEETEN

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago7 days ago03 mins mins

Zilch’s 80g monk fruit sweetener pouch puts its two-ingredient approach front and centre. Born from a shared frustration with sugar alternatives, Edinburgh brand Zilch keeps things simple: monk fruit extract, soluble tapioca fibre and a powder designed to bring sweetness to everyday food and drink. E dinburgh brand Zilch is offering a simpler route to cutting…

THE MATCHA YAAD BRINGS CARIBBEAN FLAIR TO JAPANESE TEA

Editor's Desk - London2 weeks ago1 week ago03 mins mins

The Matcha Yaad’s Chocolate and Gokou Ceremonial Matchas offer two ways into Japanese tea, from a cocoa-infused blend to pure, single-cultivar matcha grown in Uji, Kyoto. The Matcha Yaad combines founder Monique’s Jamaican roots with her training in Japan, offering flavoured matchas alongside a single-cultivar ceremonial tea from Uji. Chocolate, peach and strawberry provide an…

Katherine Willis Is Brewing a Bolder Future with Cups Full

Editor's Desk - London3 weeks ago3 weeks ago015 mins mins

Katherine Willis, founder of Cups Full, is making speciality coffee more portable, versatile and accessible for life on the move. Speciality Coffee Made For Every Journey Katherine Willis reveals how Cups Full combines speciality coffee, controlled caffeine, compostable bags and versatile brewing to deliver premium, portable cups for adventurers, commuters and modern coffee lovers everywhere…

Inside Fred Bakery, Where the Pastries Steal the Show

by Kylie Domingue3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins mins

A sleek, bustling central London bakery delivers genuinely excellent pastries at surprisingly reasonable prices. The famous tiramisu croissant is worth the hype, but the real standouts are two unexpected choices: a pistachio frangipane brioche and a smoked beef sausage pastry. T ypically if I see a posh, sleek bakery in the middle of central London with…