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East End Food Tours

3 - 3 ½ hours

7 stops

Award winning

East End

12 people max

English

Local food and culture

The East End Fine Food Tour: The East End has an incredible history from the Industrial revolution, Jack the Ripper, World War II and Global shipping. It is a beating heart of London from all classes and culture allowing European, Asian and African cultures to meet and create an incredible food culture. Travel through inspiring historic streets and neighbourhoods, you will experience unique flavour, textures whilst being steeped in history. The East End has some of the best pubs in the world.

We start with a traditional Salt Beef Sandwich. Then we progress to hand made Chocolates, a testament to the history of the Cocoa trade. Next up some proper beautiful East End Fish and Chips. We then progress to East End Pie and Push. Then try some proper British Apple Crumble and Spotted Dick with custard.

Finally it’s time to visit a historic pub for a property pint!

  • First, you'll eat a bacon and egg bap in the famous Borough Market.
  • Our second stop includes an award-winning fish and chips.
  • Next up, we'll sample the best traditional sausage roll in town.
  • You'll visit a historic pub, to try a selection of British cheeses served with fruit, crackers, and chutney. Washed down with English cider.
  • Finally, we'll dine on a classic English dessert.
  • As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish.

A Brief History of East London’s Food Scene: From Pie & Mash to Curry & Artisan Coffee

The East End has long been London’s melting pot of flavors, shaped by waves of immigration, industry, and innovation. Its food scene tells a story of resilience, community, and delicious adaptation.

Early Days: Simplicity & Survival (18th–19th Century)

  • Pie & Mash Shops – Born as cheap, filling meals for dockworkers, these working-class staples (with jellied eels!) became iconic. (Still found at historic spots like M. Manze.)

  • Street Markets – Ridley Road, Petticoat Lane, and Brick Lane thrived, selling everything from produce to pickled herring.

The Immigrant Influence (Late 19th–20th Century)

  • Jewish Delis & Bagels – Jewish refugees (1880s–1930s) brought salt beef, smoked salmon, and the 24-hour Beigel Bake—still a cult favorite.

  • Bangladeshi & Indian Cuisine – Post-WWII, Brick Lane’s curry houses replaced textile shops, creating London’s “Curry Capital.”

21st Century: Hipsters & High-End

  • Street Food Revolution – Dinerama and Maltby Street Market turned warehouses into gourmet hubs (think bao buns and craft beer).

  • Artisan Everything – From Shoreditch’s third-wave coffee to Hackney’s sourdough bakeries (E5 Bakehouse), the East End blends tradition with trend.

Why It’s Special?

Few places mix old-school grit and global flavors like the East End—where history is served on every plate.

Craving a taste? Explore our East End Food Tour!

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