PRESS

Here’s some of the things the press have said about us:

Vantage Magazine
Ethical Address Book
'When it comes to green living in the capital, North West London leads the way, says Lauren Romano... At Hampstead grocery shop Melrose and Morgan provenance is king. Homemade jams and pickles are sold alongside organic and free-range meat and poultry, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, delivered straight from small, mainly British producers, by electric van.'
January 2012

MSN Food
Mince pies: tasted and rated
Our mince pies were given a major thumbs up by the MSN Food team who rated them second, by only one point, to Peyton and Byrne in a blind tasting of ten nationwide competitors, 14 December 2011:
'These look amazing - and like they should be full of pork! They look like a farmhouse delight' - James. 'Intriguingly they look like mini meat pies, but are too large to justify a second or third! Richly spiced and sweet pastry made them different - in a good way' - Anna. 'Rich, glazed, enclosed top. Looks rustic and handmade, quite savoury. Tastes like a bourbon - it's quite boozy, right level of sweetness' - Craig. 'Slightly different presentation but the filling was glorious' - Poorna. 'Nice and light, the mincemeat has a delicate flavour - lovely and moist!' - Nik.

Sunday Times Style
Let The Feast Begin
Martha Swift, our neighbour from the Primrose Bakery says our Mince Pies are “just right” in the Sunday Times Style magazine’s roundup of the best Christmas suppliers, 27 November 2011:
'The mince pies at Melrose and Morgan are delicious and fresh every day, with just the right combination of filling and pastry.'

Sunday Telegraph Food and Drink
Christmas Special Delivery
Rose Prince lists us in her Christmas Special Delivery Guide in the Telegraph Food and Drink, 26 November 2011:
'London's Most treasured hand-cooked speciality food shop will will prepare the Christmas meal of your dreams, ready to roast or bake. Melrose and Morgan's food is both creative and delicious. Greater London only.'

Time Out Blog
Make sure your Thanksgiving meal isn’t a turkey
'...Americans eating at home who are too busy to cook (working on Thanksgiving Day? You must have gone native) can alternatively pre-order from Melrose & Morgan’s delis in Primrose Hill or Hampstead by 5pm on November 20, where they can pick up the full works to takeaway. Looks like there’s a lot to be thankful for.'
20 November 2011

Evening Standard, Great Days Out
Grocer's Choice
'Enjoy ham hock terrine, Neal's Yard cheddar and fruit from Kent when you order this delicious picnic from specialist grocer, Melrose and Morgan. Either pick it up from their Primrose Hill or Hampstead branches or ask for delivery straight to your door. Order 48 hours in advance,'
Sarah O'Meara, 5 July 2011

Vantage Magazine
'There are two delicious Melrose and Morgan grocery shops and kitchens within north west London, both of which have a deservedly loyal following. The homely delicatessens serve a range of fresh produce... and they are a great place to catch up over lunch with friends. However, jars of MM goodness are now available for home delivery. Choose from marmalades flavoured with citrus and honey, traditional winter vegetable piccalilli or ruby red beetroot chutney.'
Out and About, April 2011

Maryportas.com
'Melrose and Morgan catered for the opening of my Living & Giving shop in Primrose Hill – home made miniature sausage rolls followed by mountains of absolutely divine mince pies (it was the week before Christmas). Their shop design, branding, customer service, and local sourcing policy are all a masterclass in how to run a modern grocery.'
Mary Portas, 16 January 2011

The Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine
Lady Marmalade
'Diana Henry was wary about making citrus preserves - till she had a lesson from the marmalade master at Melrose and Morgan...'
January 2011

The Jellied Eel: London's Magazine for Ethical Eating
'According the Nick, the idea behind Melrose and Morgan is "to recreate the feel of a farmers' market seven days a week." Albeit a small and stylish one - with artfully mismatched Victorian tiles and shelves, and doors hewn from recycled cheeseboards and vintage school desks. A commitment to quality and sustainable and local food is reflected in the standard of the produce. All the meat is free-range and organic, the same goes for eggs and milk.'
Clare Hill, Winter 2010

North West Magazine
Three of the Best: Christmas Puds
'Melrose and Morgan, £14.95. Fragrant with quinces and dried figs. Non-pudding lovers should also try the boozy clementine trifle, £19.95.'
Benedict Mansi, December 2010
(Named alongside Heston from Waitrose Candied Orange and Fortnum and Mason King George Christmas Puddings)

The Sunday Times Style Magazine
My Delicious Life
'Lyn Harris, founder of the perfume and lifestyle brand Miller Harris. My big indulgence at the weekend is toast and jam.... and I pile it high with my favourite jam, which is currently the mouthwatering damson from Melrose and Morgan. It's my Saturday- and Sunday-morning ritual and is absolutely delicious washed down with a cup of my tea.'
Food Matters, 17 October 2010

Vantage Magazine
Hello Hampstead
'It was back in 2004 that Melrose and Morgan opened in Primrose Hill; since then this grocery shop and kitchen has become something of an institution and now the residents of Hampstead Village get the chance to see what all the fuss is about with the second outlet in Oriel Place. They really are worth a try!'
Food and Drink News, October 2010

Fabric Magazine
Seasonal Seasoning
'It's not just the fashions that change from season to season...We called into Hampstead's newest deli to update our menu ideas. Experiment with flavoured vinegars, the most versatile of condiments: use them to dress salads, drizzle over grilled goats' cheese perk up a sauce or spice up a stock. They can even be added to drunks to for an extra kick. Try making your own by steeping soft fruits, herbs and spices in vinegar (cider, white win or rice vinegars work best). When you're happy with the flavour, pass the mixture through a jelly bag and discard the flavourings and, if required, sweeten with sugar or honey.'
Food and Drink, September 2010

Time Out, The Best of London
Best new deli
'The shelves of this Hampstead branch of the estimable
Primrose Hill deli are artfully stacked with a range
of British and Continental foodstuffs....
Most useful is a range of pre-prepared meals (soups,
imaginative salads and main courses) that can be
packaged for takeaway.'
Euan Ferguson July 2010

Ham and High
'Dropping into the Hampstead store last week, I sampled
a superb fruit and custard muffin with a crunchy
topping of crumble and toasted oats. You delved into
the moist cake to find first slightly sharp blackberries,
then a dollop of sweet custard. Genius.'
Bridget Galton June 17 2010

The Times, Christmas Shopping Guide
Lyn Harris, Perfumer Gift recommendations
"I'll be giving hampers from Melrose and Morgan, as they
are a classic gift."
December 2009

ES Magazine, Christmas at a Click
'Dinner Delivered:
Melrose and Morgan is a Primrose Hill institution. And for the
festive season, owners Nick Selby and Ian James offer
Christmas in a Box: choose free-range ready to cook Herefordshire
turkey, goose or beef Wellington.'
November 2009

Elle Decoration
A 6-page feature on Melrose and Morgan
'Food for thought:
The owners of London's coolest caterers Melrose and Morgan
might have an A-List following, but their approach to cooking
is refreshingly down to earth - think simple, seasonal dishes
made with the finest ingredients.'
July 2009

ES Magazine, Tom Aikens, Food Spy *Star Buy*
Melrose and Morgan Cheese Straws
‘Soft, bready texture with delicious pancetta overtones.’
March 2009

Time Out Shops and Services 2009
Sophisticated suppers become dreamily low-effort when you
shop at this ultra-foodie set-up. Made-on-the-premises dishes
range from roast aubergine dip to fish cakes, beef Wellington,
fresh peaches in lavender syrup. The array of cakes, brownies,
pasties and sausage rolls that covers the large table running
down the centre of the store is simply spectacular.

Time Out, Full of Beans -
Where to find London's Finest Brews
Head past the spectacular central table that's laden with
delicious goodies form carrot cake to beef Wellington, and
you'll find a niche of a coffee bar to the side of this
esteemed deli-traiteur's open plan kitchen. The coffee is,
as they say, good, honest, straightforward stuff - no
hazelnut syrup. They use organic milk 'from the milkman'
and Monmouth's espresso blend.
December 4th - 10th 2008

The Daily Telegraph, November 2008
The capital is lucky to have this extraordinarily stylish shop,
which will deliver le tout Christmas, including top-quality
Goodman's geese and turkeys, organic sausage meat and all
other accoutrements, plus plum puddings, sweet things and
cheeses. A time plan is supplied to make sure you cook and
heat everything in the right order. There are also time-saving
cheese tarts (blue cheese and walnut is perfect for the season)
and other creative goodies.
Rose Prince, 14 November 2008

Vogue, The Secret Address Book
A traditional grocer stocking high-quality, predominately
seasonal produce, as well as freshly cooked dishes and meals.
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in store when, as demand from those in the know is high.
November 2008

Fabric, Fabric Awards 2008 Best Food Store Winner
‘…They've done it again - (they) are the only finalists this year
who were also winners in 2007.’
October 2008

ES Magazine, *Star Buy*
Melrose and Morgan Cricklewood Blackberry Jam
‘Intense, tart and plummy flavour. Tastes the most homemade.’
5 September 2008

The Independent, The 50 Best Delicatessens
‘This is a really beautiful shop full of home-made pies, salads, cakes and
many other things.’
Rosie Sykes, 9 August 2008

The Evening Standard, Melrose and Morgan Ploughman’s Picnic
‘Wonderfully fresh and enormous. 5 out of 5.’
30 July 2008

Fabric, Fabric Awards 2008 Shortlist
‘…this wonderful deli, which won last year, predominately sources its
produce from Britain, as well as delicious homemade goodies prepared in
their in-store kitchen.’
July 2008

The Daily Telegraph, 10 Great places to shop for Christmas
‘All ingredients are wonderful, many are local. Melrose and Morgan are
fantastic cooks – their savoury cheese tarts are gorgeously rich
time-savers. I urge you to try them.’
Rose Prince, 10 November 2007

Timeout, Shopping Guide 2007
‘Melrose and Morgan’s winning combination of style and substance is thanks
to the excellent eye and palate of the owners.'

Tatler, Restaurant Guide 2007
‘…the cooking is done with real love. The lovely staff can’t do enough for
you.’

The Guardian Guide
‘Everything in this hamper tastes as good as it looks – and it looks
tremendous. Rating 10/10.’
Jeremy Wayne, 8 July 2006

The Evening Standard
‘The fish pie is magnificent.’
29 March 2006

FT Weekend
‘Melrose and Morgan is the first grocery store to carve out a niche that
feels uniquely London….’
Tyler Brule, 8 October 2005

The Independent on Sunday
‘…Melrose and Morgan is just the beginning of a trend that will enable
Britons to enjoy superlative food everyday.’
Sybil Kapoor, 1 May 2005

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