Street food vendor Street Kitchen opened its first permanent shop at Broadgate Circle in the City on 15 June.
Founded by The Food Initiative chef Mark Jankel and chef Jun Tanaka, Street Kitchen will offer ‘fast and accessible’ gourmet sandwiches with ‘Michelin star know-how’, Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm.
All fresh, seasonal produce will be sourced from sustainable, organic farms, fisheries and producers in the UK, while everything from food waste and energy usage to furniture and staff uniforms will adhere to Street Kitchen’s ecologically-sound ethos.
Designed by Studio-Add and Charlie Smith Design, the 550-square foot, 18-cover site features all natural materials and a neutral colour palate set against small pops of signature reds and greys.
An open kitchen comprises a deli-style marble counter, stainless steel serving benches on wheels, herringbone tiles and floors, illuminated light boxes and neon ‘sandwich’ signs. A bakery trolley will allow self-service of pastries; homemade pickles, breads and preserves will be displayed on shelving units; and 24-inch sandwiches (see below) will be constructed on bespoke boards inlaid with vintage yardsticks for cut-to-size ordering. Two terraces on either side of the shop provide further seating outside for 24.
Mark Jankel says: “The opening of Street Kitchen, our first permanent shop since we began three years ago, is a huge landmark for us. Continuing to serve the same organic and sustainably sourced British food to Londoners fast, we are confident that City dwellers near Broadgate Circle will welcome our quick and delicious ‘by-the-inch’ sandwiches – perfect for lunch – which can be enjoyed inside or on-the-go.”
The menu will offer cut-to-size sandwiches by the inch and a selection of ‘grab and go’ salad boxes for lunch and dinner with an average spend of £6 – £8 per head. Available to eat-in or takeaway, the signature sandwiches are made with bespoke focaccia bread and a range of organic ingredients. Fillings include charred organic broccoli with free-range eggs, smoky mustard mayo, pickled red onions and old Winchester cheese; and rare roast beef with caramelised onions, watercress, pickled cucumber and horseradish. Available in the evening, hot sandwiches include salt beef on rye with homemade pickle and sweet mustard; and lobster rolls with basil and shellfish mayo.
An alcohol licence means diners can also enjoy a range of local beers from Camden Town Brewery, Partizan Brewing and London Fields Brewery alongside a range of English sparkling wines. Coffee will also feature, with a barista serving artisan coffees made by AllPress using beans roasted daily, alongside a selection of teas from the likes of Mangajo Green Teas. Other soft drinks include Fair Trade Karma Cola and Dalston Cola as well as fruit smoothies and juices by Chegworth Valley and Heron Valley.
Street Kitchen Broadgate Circle, Kiosk 2 – 42 Broadgate Circle, EC2M 2QS
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About The Food Initiative
Founded by chef Mark Jankel, The Food Initiative supports sustainable farming practices and Street Kitchen was set up as a pilot for the ethos. A collaboration with chef Jun Tanaka, formerly executive chef at Pearl Restaurant & Bar, Street Kitchen now has four sites including The Hatch in Battersea open for weekday lunch and a Friday night ‘burger session’; two Airstream kitchens in Devonshire Square and Broadgate Circle open for weekday coffee, breakfast and lunch; and a permanent shop in Broadgate Circle open for weekday coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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