Cooking in a Serviced Apartment: Easy London-Inspired Meals You Can Make
Eriks Bimbirulis
Sep 15, 2025
One of the best things about choosing a serviced apartment over a hotel is the freedom to cook. With your own fully equipped kitchen, you don’t have to rely on takeaways or expensive restaurant meals every day. Instead, you can enjoy fresh, home-cooked dishes that not only save you money but also give you a taste of London life.
If you’re staying with us, here are some easy London-inspired meals you can make right in your apartment kitchen, plus tips on where to shop for ingredients near our properties.
1. A Traditional English Breakfast
Start your day the London way with a hearty breakfast. All you need are sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast. It’s a simple meal to prepare, and it gives you the fuel you need for a day of exploring the city.
Where to Shop Nearby:
- Peckham (SE15, SE14): Rye Lane Market and Morrisons
- Woolwich (SE18): Woolwich Market and Lidl
- Whitechapel (E1): Whitechapel Market and Sainsbury’s Local
- Stratford (E15): Westfield Stratford City (Waitrose, M&S, Lidl)
2. Fish Finger Sandwich with a Twist
While fish and chips is London’s most famous dish, you can whip up an easy version in your apartment. Toast a soft roll or sourdough bread, add crispy fish fingers, and top with tartar sauce and crunchy lettuce.
Where to Shop Nearby:
- Bermondsey (SE16): Tesco Superstore on Southwark Park Road
- Elephant & Castle (SE17): Mercato Metropolitano (for fresh bread and fish options)
3. Jacket Potatoes with London Flavours
Baked potatoes (or “jacket potatoes” as Londoners call them) are a quick and filling meal. Simply bake large potatoes in the oven and load them with toppings like cheese and beans, tuna and sweetcorn, or leftover curry.
Where to Shop Nearby:
- Harlow (CM20): Harvey Centre shopping area (Asda, Tesco, Iceland)
4. A Simple Curry Night
London is famous for its curry houses, especially in Brick Lane. With just a few ingredients from the shop — curry paste, coconut milk, chicken or vegetables — you can recreate a quick curry in your apartment kitchen.
Where to Shop Nearby:
- Whitechapel (E1): Whitechapel Market for fresh spices, Asian vegetables, and halal butchers
- Stratford (E15): East Asian supermarkets at Westfield Stratford City
5. Afternoon Tea at Home
Why not treat yourself to a DIY afternoon tea? Pick up scones, clotted cream, jam, finger sandwiches, and a box of English breakfast tea. Arrange it in your apartment for a charming experience without the price tag of a hotel tea room.
Where to Shop Nearby:
- Peckham (SE15): Morrisons and Rye Lane bakeries
- Woolwich (SE18): M&S Foodhall and Lidl for affordable treats
Cooking Made Easy in Your Serviced Apartment
When you stay in one of our serviced apartments, you have the space and tools to prepare meals that suit your schedule, budget, and taste. Whether you’re whipping up a quick breakfast or enjoying a relaxed dinner, your kitchen is ready for you to cook like a Londoner.
Final Thought
Exploring a new city is even better when you can balance it with the comforts of home. Cooking in your serviced apartment gives you flexibility, saves money, and adds a personal touch to your London stay.
Ready to enjoy London your way? Book your serviced apartment with us today and discover the perfect blend of comfort, freedom, and local flavour.
Eriks Bimbirulis
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