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I love a warm welcome. And on a very cold morning after a freezing walk I’m also really dying for a cup of coffee. But sometimes things have a habit of turning out differently to what one expects and this morning is no exception. As soon as I introduce myself to Sam Hurst he is […]

Here comes the Gravy Train: Fuzzy’s Grub’s roast meat sandwiches have taken London by storm in recent years, going down particularly well with well-heeled city slickers. But with new competition on the horizon, there’s room for improvement, Nellie Nichols discovers on a recent visit. I’m banking on the fact that I couldn’t possibly be unlucky […]

Much ado about everything: The Swan at London’s recreated Globe Theatre is proving to be a fantastic venue for wonderful sandwiches and food in general, under the guiding hand of Richard Edney, Pret’s former development chef. Nellie Nichols went in search of some Shakespeare and sandwiches. I start most mornings with a ridiculously early walk […]

When in Rome Caffè Nero, a former Sammies award winner, has lost none of its touch with quality food, but could it be missing out on an opportunity to make more of its Italian heritage, asks Nellie Nichols? There is nothing worse than a reformed smoker. Their holier than thou attitude and dull success story of […]

A new wind blowing Adam Gilbert’s coronation as the overall winner of the Sandwich Designer of the Year competition represents the emergence of a new creative wave within the industry. Nellie Nichols paid him a call at his Soho Sandwich Company There is definitely a limit to what can be done with a ridiculously large amount […]

The Délifrance International Sandwich World Cup, held in Paris, always provides an interesting demonstration of just how the sandwich is growing in popularity around the globe. To underline the point, an entry from Singapore bowled the judges over this year, among them our very own Nellie Nichols. IT’S been a long time since I’ve hidden behind […]

O’Briens has proved to be a remarkably successful franchise operation since Brody Sweeney started the business in 1988. High time for a visit from Nellie Nichols, in search of Irish magic. It’s that very Irish time of year again. St Patrick’s Day under the wonderful freezing cold, bright blue sky at Cheltenham races when if […]

Christmas sandwiches have become an important addition to the culinary calendar, with retailers pulling out the stops to produce innovative offerings and packaging. Nellie Nichols looks back at the ‘crackers’ and the ‘turkeys’ Well that’s Christmas then. After an impressive buildup starting in October here we are the other side of it in January; the […]

What makes a good 21st century sandwich: how important is innovation in a maturing marketplace? ‘Me too’ sandwiches have become endemic to the industry, resulting in increasing consumer menu fatigue, said Nellie Nichols in the keynote presentation at the BSA’s Taste Experience event. The way forward is for sandwich producers to strive for individuality in […]

There are outstanding ingredients and sandwich recipes at the new Roast to Go venture, the sandwich satellite of the famous Roast restaurant in Borough Market, London. But in all other respects there’s a whole lot of polishing that needs to be done before the concept can be rolled-out, says Nellie Nichols. I feel like I’ve […]