
11 hot London food stars revealed by DEFRA
London is the capital of YUM! We are loving these 11 London start-ups who have made the list of the UK’s 50 most promising food and drink entrepreneurs.
They are to be recognised as London Food Stars in a new government initiative from DEFRA.
The list includes a deliciously varied line up from gourmet popcorn to not dogs hotdogs, sink your teeth in and support these amazing entrepreneurs!
1. Duke of Delhi
Handmade Bombay mixes and Bombay Mix Chocolate bars.
2. Goodnesse Ltd
Makers of Ohso, dark 53% cocoa healthy Belgian chocolate.
3. Jealous Sweets
100% vegetarian and gluten free luxury candy.
4. Joe & Seph’s Popcorn
Handmade using all natural ingredients in 40 flavours.
5. Killer Tomato
Mexican-inspired, veg-centric street food.
6. Not Dogs
food truck serving meaty dogs without the meat.
7. Rebel Kitchen
Dairy-free coconut ‘mylks’.
8. Rubies in the Rubble
Preserves made from otherwise discarded fruit and veg. Rubies in the Rubble has come up with a unique way to tackle food waste and create top-quality produce by making chutneys and preserves from ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away.
9. Sandows
Cold Brew Coffee crafted in a London brewery.
10. Savse Smoothies
100% natural, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable smoothies.
11. Sweet Virtues
Award-winning Handmade Superfood Truffles.
Here’s a quick Vine recap:
Thanks to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for sending us info about these great food entrepreneurs.

I am Joint Editor at To Do List. I like free, cheap & offbeat London, especially: cabaret, art, theatre, pop-ups, eating out, quirky films, museums, day trips, social enterprise & much more.