Tom Aikens
I am a firm believer that local shops boost the local economy, provide genuine choice and are a good environmental option.
The most important thing you can do is to buy more from your local shops - choosing local products wherever possible."
Tom’s Favourite Shops
1. La Cave à Fromage (South Kensington) Food & Drink
La Cave's passion is to source the very best of French & British cheeses from farmers, dairies & affineurs. The shop has a small seating area and costumers are able to relax and enjoy a selection of cheese, bread and wine.
2. The Chelsea Fishmonger (Chelsea) Food & Drink
The Chelsea Fishmonger are committed to giving you the ultimate seafood experience every time you visit. Their fishmongers have a wealth of knowledge from cooking and preparing fish to catching methods and sustainability.
3. Jane Asher Party Cakes & Sugarcraft (Chelsea) Food & Drink
Jane Asher Party Cakes opened its doors for business for the first time in 1990, and has since grown to become one of the country's foremost bespoke cake makers.
4. The Pie Man (Chelsea) Food & Drink
The Pie Man’s delicatessen in Chelsea Green holds speciality foods of outstanding quality, taste and freshness.
5. Jago Butchers (South Kensington) Food & Drink
Specialising in beef, lamb, pork and sometimes other game and fowl, this family-run butchers is known for providing the freshest of meats for your evening meal.