Where once supermarkets reigned supreme, speciality food stores are now everywhere in town. They represent independent producers, and the best of these importers are bywords for community, accessibility and inspiration. You should be able to head into any deli worth its salt and discover a range of produce hitherto unknown; a cornucopia of ingredient-led inspiration to upgrade your home cooking.
London’s top chefs have already shared where they shop for their restaurants, but add to your list with our pick of London’s best delis and groceries, below, offering everything from daily essentials to pantry items to one-off special purchases. Here’s where to find them.
