The New Food Launches To Know

Odysea

High-quality olive oil is having a moment, with more people learning about its production and keen to experience the health benefits. Greek and Mediterranean food producer Odysea has launched its extra virgin olive oil at Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. What makes this olive oil stand out is its high levels of polyphenols – powerful antioxidants known to support heart health, reduce inflammation and protect against chronic diseases. Harvested from unique Koroneiki olives in Crete, it has a slightly bitter and peppery taste that’s perfect for everyday cooking and salad dressings. Odysea has also launched ten exclusive products at Sainsbury’s, including Kalamata olives, giant baked beans, stuffed vine leaves, and two glazes, one a tasty balsamic infused with truffle.

Visit ODYSEA.COM

Moi Et Toi Bakery

Some fantastic bakeries have popped up around the capital this year, and the latest place to visit is in Notting Hill. Moi et Toi is a new project from Harneet Baweja – the founder of Gunpowder group and nearby Indian restaurant Empire Empire – and Edward Delling Williams, founder of Paris’s Le Grand Bain. Each morning, the bakery takes over Empire Empire with a menu of sweet treats, including coconut and stewed pineapple buns, peanut butter pain au chocolat, earl grey custard tarts, and roasted peach and cardamom custard buns. Savoury options include a croque monsieur croissant, and pastries filled with charred leeks or cacio e pepe.

Visit MOIETTOI-BAKERY.COM

Habitat x Andi & Miquita Oliver

Andi and Miquita Oliver have teamed up with homeware brand Habitat to celebrate its 60th anniversary, creating three new recipes using its iconic chicken brick. The brick was originally designed in the 60s, and the Habitat team gave theirs an update this year with a sleek black design. Perfect for cooking whole chickens in the oven, and preserving the juices and gravy, it’s a useful piece to have in your kitchen. You can watch Andi cook the recipes on Instagram here, including a spicy whole roasted jalapeño lemon chicken.

Visit ARGOS.CO.UK

Cloud 23 Hot Sauce

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has dabbled in a few careers to date, but this could be his most successful venture yet. Cloud 23 is his premium hot sauce brand, featuring organic ingredients and made without any additives or preservatives. It has launched at Whole Foods Market’s London stores, as well as in the US. There are two flavours to try: Hot Habanero, which is spicy and tangy, made with habanero and red jalapeno chilies, and a milder Sweet Jalapeno. Both are genuinely tasty and will make a great gift for the hot sauce lovers in your life.

Visit C23.CO.UK

Vino Van

Whether you’re hosting a milestone birthday or getting ideas for summer celebrations next year, Vino Van is a new mobile wine van to have on your radar. It’s housed in a 1960s Airstream with mid-century interiors that serves as both a working bar and a cosy private tasting space. There’s a solid oak counter from which drinks can be served outside, as well as two internal wine fridges, a front bar with a hatch, and seating areas. The team will bring the wines and expertise, so all you have to decide is who to invite.

Visit VINOVAN.CLUB

@VinoVan.Club

Don't Tell Dad

Bakery and restaurant Don’t Tell Dad is set to open in Queen’s Park this December. It’s headed up by Daniel Land, co-founder of Coco di Mama. Named in tribute to his late sister Lesley, the eatery will reflect her joyful spirit through its signage and menu. By day, the bakery will serve nostalgic pastries and sandwiches, like hazelnut croissants and pistachio danishes, while the evening restaurant will feature French and British-inspired dishes: crab tart with crab oil mayonnaise and watercress; roast pumpkin with brown butter, hazelnut and crispy sage; and spiced mallard with celeriac and Swiss chard.

Visit DONTTELLDAD.CO.UK

Brunch in London

Charity OnePlate has launched its Brunch in London cookbook, showcasing over 100 exclusive brunch recipes from renowned chefs and restaurants. It features contributions from Angela Hartnett and Heston Blumenthal, as well as places like Claridge’s and Dishoom. All profits from sales will support OnePlate's sustainable food projects for children in need across the Philippines, Cambodia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The team have a target to raise £500,000 to provide nutritional food and self-sufficiency skills to communities worldwide. Priced at £39.95, it’s available at OnePlate’s website and Waterstones.

Visit ONEPLATE.CO

KitchenAid’s Espresso Collection

KitchenAid’s appliances are made to last, offering both function and sleek design, so we were excited to hear it has created an Espresso Collection of three automatic machines and a semi-automatic model, all equipped with a burr grinder for perfect coffee. With options for up to 40 espresso varieties and a user-friendly colour touchscreen, it makes personalising your coffee at home easy. The machines have also been given a Quiet Mark certification, meaning a smoother and quieter start to your morning. It’s an investment, but some of the machines can even make two drinks at a time…

Visit KITCHENAID.CO.UK

Pasta Evangelists Emporium

Pasta Evangelists recently opened its first pasta emporium in Richmond. This new concept houses a kitchen for takeaways and collections, a fresh pasta counter where you can dine in, and a workshop area for adults and kids. Expect new and signature dishes, including cacio e pepe, vodka tomato pasta, and pumpkin and ricotta ravioli, alongside antipasti dishes and a selection of Italian wines. The team have created a fun atmosphere with an all-Italian funk and soul playlist, and free weekly wine tastings. Every Saturday morning, kids can learn to make pasta for free, and there will be regular social events throughout the year.

Visit PASTAEVANGELISTS.COM

Sylva

Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip, has opened Sylva, a non-alcoholic distillery and maturation lab in Essex. The lab will create small batches of non-alcoholic ‘spirits’ that will mimic the complexity and richness of aged spirits, using innovative techniques like sonic maturation and vacuum distillation. Sylva’s first release, Padauk (named after a type of West African wood), is rich and textured, with notes of red oak and rye and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Sylva’s made-to-order spirits come in at <0.5% ABV, with its first product available for pre-order on their website. Bottles of Padauk will cost £40 for 500ml and will be dispatched in November.

Visit SYLVALABS.COM

People Pleaser Salad

This new salad bar near Old Street is inspired by owner Deniz Berdan’s roots in the Mediterranean, where the focus is fresh and healthy food. Deniz has a background in nutrition, so every salad bowl contains plenty of protein, veg and healthy fats. There are currently seven bowls (starting from just £4.90) including: the ‘Thai crunch’ with roasted sweet potatoes, greens, rice, crispy shallots, chickpeas, spring onions and a spicy peanut dressing; and the ‘Chick-Avo Ranch’ with chicken, lettuce, pickled red onions, pink lady apple, avocado, shredded red cabbage, za’atar tortilla strips and rice.

Visit PEOPLEPLEASERSALAD.CO.UK

The Newt x The Devonshire

Last month saw two UK drinks heavyweights come together for a partnership no one saw coming. The Newt in Somerset has joined forces with The Devonshire in Soho to make the estate’s ‘signature blend’ cyder available at London’s most-talked-about pub. The partnership is designed to encourage friendly competition between the pub’s famous pints of Guinness and The Newt’s award-winning cyder. There’s plenty of time to get your friends involved, as the collab will continue until the end of the year.

Visit DEVONSHIRESOHO.CO.UK

Melissa Hemsley x Allplants

Allplants, the award-winning brand that creates chef-made plant-powered meals, has a new chef-in-residence: Melissa Hemsley. Her limited-edition range features five vibrant dishes designed to make healthy eating easy and delicious, including tricolore orzo with cashew stracciatella, and golden laksa with sweet potato. Each meal is crafted from real, whole foods, free from ultra-processed ingredients, and packed with over 15 different plants to help you meet your weekly nutritional goals. In tandem with Melissa’s new cookbook Real Healthy, the collab aims to provide alternative meals that makes real food accessible without sacrificing on taste.

Visit ALLPLANTS.COM

Holy Moly Miracle Shots

Holy Moly, best known for its moreish guacamole, has launched a range of fresh sauces and dressings, perfect for elevating meals from steaks to salads. Free from artificial ingredients, these cold-pressed single-serve sauces come in five flavours: Chimichurri, Ranch Dressing, Honey Mustard, Peanut Satay and Smoky Chipotle. We like the Peanut Satay best – perfect for salad bowls or mixing into homemade marinades. The range is available at Sainsbury’s and Ocado.

Visit HOLYMOLYDIPS.COM

N5 Kitchen x Northern Pasta Co.

Finsbury Park’s newest deli N5 Kitchen is teaming up with Northern Pasta Co for a month-long collaboration of specials. Every Friday (until 8th November) diners can choose from new dishes made with Northern Pasta Co's artisanal pasta. Highlights include chicken milanese with cavolo nero, rigatoni, rocket, shaved fennel and ricotta salata; and grilled chicken with autumn squash, cima di rapa, casarecce, and black olive gremolata. There are veggie options too, like courgette and ricotta fritters with cavolo nero, rigatoni, rocket and shaved fennel; or roasted pumpkin with cima di rapa, casarecce, and black olive gremolata.

68 Mountgrove Road, Finsbury Park, N5 2LT

Visit N5KITCHEN.COM