Central London Kosher Guide
(Accurate as of Spring 2025 — please note that availability, addresses, and services may change over time.)
Shopping
Central Kosher (Chabad Belgravia)
Website: https://centralkosher.co.uk/
📍 Address: 44 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0EB
📞 Phone: +44 20 7881 1818
📧 Email: info@centralkosher.co.uk
Kosher shop run by Chabad Belgravia. It’s best to call or email ahead so they know you are coming. They can also arrange food delivery to your hotel with advance notice.
Hermolis DD’s Sandwiches
Website: https://www.hermolis.com/pages/on-the-go-menu
Hermolis distributes pre-packed kosher sandwiches and meals to locations across the West End, Central London, and major London airports.
Check their website for up-to-date locations.
Supermarkets with Kosher Sections
- Waitrose Edgware Road
📍 Address: 168-176 Edgware Rd, London W2 2DS - Waitrose Marylebone
📍 Address: 98-101 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4RZ
Both branches have small kosher fridges and dried food sections, including prepacked herring, falafel, cheese, chopped liver, biscuits, and snacks.
Selfridges Foodhall
Website: https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/foodhall/
📍 Address: 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB
Selfridges Foodhall offers:
- Kosher sandwiches and salads by 1070 Kitchen.
- Fresh challahs, rugelach, and pitas from Cohen’s Bakery in the bakery section.
Vegan kosher doughnuts by Brough 22, certified by KLBD.
Shopping for Kosher Food in Regular Supermarkets
For broader shopping:
- KLBD (London Beth Din Kashrut Authority)
- Main website: https://www.kosher.org.uk/
- Kosher Product Lists available online
- App: IsItKosherUK (iOS and Android)
- Sephardi Kashrut Authority (SKA)
Website: https://www.ska.org.uk
Tip: Study the kosher lists before travelling and consider placing an online supermarket order for pickup based on these approved lists.
Caterers
Several kosher caterers in London deliver double-wrapped meals suitable for heating in hotel ovens or on a travel hot plate:
- Hermolis
Website: https://www.hermolis.com/
Hermolis offers kosher meal deliveries for hotels, catering for events, and full Shabbat meal packages.
- 1070 Kitchen
Website: https://1070kitchen.co.uk/
High-end kosher caterer specialising in beautifully presented double-wrapped meals ideal for hotel stays.
You can also visit kosher stores in Jewish areas (e.g., Golders Green, Hendon) to pick up Hermolis frozen meals.
Travel Hotplates
If bringing a travel hotplate from abroad, please note:
- The UK uses 220–240V electricity (higher than the US).
- You will likely need a voltage converter and a UK plug adapter.
Plan ahead to avoid electrical issues.
Restaurants
There are two excellent kosher restaurants in Central London (West End):
Rubens Bakehouse Café (Dairy Café)
Website: https://rubensbakehouse.com/
📍 Address: 79 Baker Street, London W1U 6RG
Opening Hours:
- Sunday–Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
- Saturday: Closed
Rubens is a casual dairy café offering pastries, sandwiches, coffees, and fresh breads.
Tony Page Restaurant (High-End Meat)
Website: https://www.tonypagerestaurant.com
📍 Address: 8-10 Moxon Street, Marylebone, London W1U 4EW
Opening Hours:
- Sunday–Thursday: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
Tony Page’s luxurious kosher meat restaurant offers fine dining in an elegant Marylebone setting.
They also provide Shabbat meal packages (advance booking required) and are an excellent choice for hosting simchas in Central London.