German Foods
Steak garni, German style
There appear to be no dedicated German food suppliers in Epping itself. However, many supermarkets in the UK now stock a decent range of German foods and beverages. Delicatessens and east European food stores also often sell German produce. Some possibilities in the local area and online are shown below.
International Food Store
6-8 The Rows, Harlow CM20 1BZ
www.facebook.com/International.Shop.Harlow
This shop in Harlow (7 miles/11 km from Epping), caters mainly to the east European market. However, it also sells a good range of German foods.
German Deli
Unit 11, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way, London E17 6AL
www.germandeli.co.uk
Online delicatessen delivering from Walthamstow (12 miles/19 km from Epping) – orders can be collected from their warehouse.
German Foods Shop
www.germanfoods.shop
Online store for German foods supplied directly from Germany.
Meadow Croft German Market
Meadow Croft Garden Centre, Woodham Road, Battlesbridge SS11 7QU (27 miles/43 km from Epping)
September to December annually, indoor location. A wide range of German crafts and giftware, together with food stalls, German beer and Glühwein.
www.essextouristguide.co.uk/essex-events-calendar/the-meadow-croft-german-market
Outlets in London
There are many German food outlets in London – particularly bakeries, in the tradition of German bakers who historically settled in east London.
See the following online guides:
www.eatingeurope.com/blog/londons-best-german-food
www.dishcult.com/articles/locations/best-places-for-german-food-and-drink-in-london
German restaurants
The German Donor Kebab Company
There are many branches of this restaurant UK-wide including Chingford, Barkingside, Ilford and Barking, which are all fairly close to Epping.
www.germandonerkebab.com
Further afield, there are quite a few German restaurants in London – an Internet search will show details and reviews. Of particular note is…
Stein’s Berlin Cafe Restaurant and Terrace
Exhibition Road, Kensington, London SW7 2PH
020 3968 4600
Next door to the Goethe-Institut, and patronised by their staff and visitors. There are also branches in Richmond and Kingston (west London).
www.stein-s.com
The above is for information only – we make no recommendations for any of the suppliers or products listed.
Please let us know if you come across any additional sources of German food and drink within easy reach of Epping.
