The best Sunday lunch deliveries in London (and takeaway too)

Jump to: North  |  South  |  East  |  West  |  Central

As the definition between days has become somewhat blurred under lockdown, the tradition of Sunday Lunch can be an important marker of the week. But that doesn't mean you have to prepare the whole thing yourselves. To help, we've collated the best Sunday Lunch deliveries, that are currently available across London.

North

Bull & Last

168 Highgate Rd, Highgate, London NW5 1QS

In a nutshell: Hugely popular Highgate pub

What's on the menu: Only recently reopened after a big revamp, Bull & Last has always had a reputation for its Sunday roasts (winning an OFM award for them). The Sunday lunch is a finish at home job, with options like North Essex Shorthorn Beef, Sutton Hoo Chicken and Potato, Celeriac, Mushroom & Talleggio Pie - and all served with all the trimmings. 

Follow them for the latest info: @thebullandlast

How to order: Takeaway only - call 0207 2673641 to book.

The Clarence Tavern

102 Stoke Newington Church Street, London N16 0LA

In a nutshell: Stoke Newington pub from the people behind the Anchor & Hope

What's on the menu: This pub, which launched just before lockdown, has a heat-at-home menu that includes a Sunday lunch. They have slow-cooked lamb, which comes with not only root veg but also their excellent gratin dauphinoise. You can also add a crumble for dessert.

Follow them for the latest info: @theclarencetavern

How to order: Order online for delivery or collection

Jones & Sons

Stamford Works, 3 Gillett Street, Dalston, London N16 8JH

In a nutshell: Classic British restaurant included in many Sunday Lunch guides

What's on the menu: They deliver the quintessential roast with all the trimmings between midday and 5pm every Sunday. Select from a choice of Herefordshire rib eye, roast Welsh leg of lamb, crispy Old Spot pork belly, whole roast chicken as well as a vegan and vegetarian option. Desserts, cheese and wines are also available. 

Follow them for the latest info: @jonesandsonsdalston.

How to order: Order online.

Parlour

5 Regent Street, London NW10 5LG

In a nutshell: Run by Jesse Dunford Wood, also known for 'Desperate Dan's' Famous Cow Pie.

What's on the menu: The Parlour adapted quickly for lockdown, introducing a marketplace to replace the pub, as well as having special fish & chip Fridays and Sunday Lunch takeaway to finish at home. Recent lunches included Roast Chicken, Roast Beef, Roast Pork (to serve 3/4) or Vegan Potato Pie, all served with carrots, Cabbage, Potatoes, Yorkies & Gravy.

Follow them for the latest info: @parlouruk

How to order: Call them on 020 8969 2184 (or DM on Instagram) to order for collection.

Red Lion and Sun

25 North Road, Highgate Village, London N6 4BE

In a nutshell: Award-winning British pub food

What's on the menu: Recent Sunday lunches include confit shoulder of lamb, rib of Aberdeen Angus and slow-roasted pork belly but our pick would be the whole Norfolk black chicken for two. Vegetarians have a choice of a vegetable Wellington or nut roast and all are served with classic sides. For picky partners, non-roast options include fish and chips.

Follow them for the latest info: @theredlionandsun.

How to order: See their website for the menu and Phone 0208 340 1780 to place and arrange a collection time.

Rotunda

90 York Way, London N1 9AG

In a nutshell: Canalside restaurant in King's Cross

What's on the menu: Rotunda's at-home menu comes in three options - free-range chicken, slow and low roast Corneyside Farm topside of beef or rolled braised belly pork with sides including beef fat potatoes, roasted root vegetables, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding, chef’s gravy and sauces - and it also includes a bottle of wine. .

Follow them for the latest info: @rotundalondon

How to order: Order online

The Stag

67 Fleet Rd, Hampstead, London NW3 2QU

In a nutshell: Traditional pub with a huge selection of beers, lively cabanas and gutsy food.

What's on the menu: Locals can continue to enjoy The Stag’s popular Sunday Lunch menu of Black Angus ribeye or whole Norfolk chicken for two to share, all served with goose fat roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire Pudding and gravy. The no-meat option of pearl barley, hazelnut and root vegetable roast is served with vegan trimmings. 

Follow them for the latest info: @stagnw3

How to order: Phone  0207 722 2646 or email thestag@londonpubs.com to pre-order. 

Testi

Where: 38 Stoke Newington High St, Clapton, London N16 7PL

In a nutshell: Turkish family-run Stokey favourite serving charcoal grills

What's on the menu: From 2pm on Sundays the grill platters for two or four would make a hearty, and very meaty, sharing lunch. Accompany those with a selection of hot and cold meze, (definitely order the Testi grilled onions with herbs and a “special” red sauce) and finish with homemade pistachio and walnut baklava.  

Follow them for the latest info: @testirestaurant.

How to order: On Deliveroo

Tram Store

Where: 38 Upper Clapton Road, London E5 8BQ

In a nutshell: Gorgeous wine bar, shop and cafe

What's on the menu: Three free-range meat options (Norfolk Gold cornfed chicken, Scottish rib-eye, Redhill Farm leg of pork) and three vegan options (Aubergine encased nut roast, roast butternut squash with pistachio stuffing, Wellington nut roast) are all served with four vegetable sides, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, also available in child portions. There’s sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble for dessert as well as a concise organic wine list. 

Follow them for the latest info: @thetramstore.

How to order: Order online

South

Canton Arms

177 South Lambeth Rd, South Lambeth, London, SW8 1XP

In a nutshell: Trish Hilferty is in charge and is referred to as “gastropub royalty”

What’s the Sunday roast? The Canton Arms has a weekly heat-at-home menu (find it on their Instagram page) and the main dish to aim for is the seven-hour salt marsh lamb, served with potato and olive oil gratin. They'll even do the whole shoulder for you (feeding five) if you fancy and if you drop off your own pots, they'll be filled instead of new packaging. 

Follow them on Instagram: @cantonarms

How to order: Check the Instagram menu and order on 020 7582 8710 (collection only)

The Regent

21 Chestnut Grove, Balham, London SW12 8JB

In a nutshell: Neighbourhood Balham pub

What’s the Sunday roast? The Regent is delivering both hot roasts and finish at home kits (and raclette too). There's a choice of beef, chicken, pork belly or a vegan wellington and the ultimate at-home boxes come with all the trimmings and a bottle of wine. 

Follow them on Instagram: @theregentbalham

How to order: Order online

East

Madame Pigg

Dalston - 480 Kingsland Rd, Dalston, London E8 4AE 

In a nutshell: Top Sunday fare from Chef Adam Hardiman who  came here via St John

What's on the menu: Recent Madame Pigg menus included Roast Aberdeen Sirloin of Beef, Free range Porchetta, Sticky Braised Welsh lamb shoulder and a Vegan nut roast. Trimmings are yorkies, confit potatoes, parsnip puree, veg, gravy and you can also add on Pecorino Cauliflower Cheese and some miso dulce de leche doughnuts with nori sugar.

Follow them on Instagram: @madame.pigg

How to order: Order online for Sunday collection.

The Marksman

254 Hackney Road, London, E2 7SJ 

In a nutshell: The first Public House in London to be awarded the Michelin Pub of the Year

What's on the menu: The Marksman's award-winning Sunday roasts are off the menu at the time of writing but their amazing pies are available for the meantime. Their weekend menu features a bacon chop, a choice of large pies, hash browns and buns - as well as a bottle of Pet Nat. 

Follow them on Instagram: @marksman_pub

How to order: Order online (before Friday) for Sunday collection.

Townsend

77-82 Whitechapel High St, Shadwell, London E1 7QX

In a nutshell: Modern British dining room, café and wine bar in Whitechapel Gallery. Head chef Joe Fox was previously at Petersham Nurseries. 

What's on the menu: Townsend has been working on its roasts since almost the first day of Lockdown 1.0. They delivery everything on a Saturday, ready for you to finish off the next day. There's a roast beef, a roast chicken and Paddock Farm pork belly too. It all comes with roast potatoes in duck fat, cauliflower cheese, heritage carrots, horseradish cream and seasonal greens. You can also add in the ingredients to make up your own Yorkshire puddings. 

Follow them for the latest info: @townsend_restaurant

How to order: Order online (Sunday lunch box pick-up available Thurs-Sunday).

West

No. 50 Cheyne

50 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London SW3 5LR

In a nutshell: Elegant London pub with a restaurant run by ex-Jason Atherton chef Iain Smith.

What's on the menu: As well as steaks and seabass, the neighbourhood pub and dining room has grilled Sutton Hoo chicken, grilled Chateaubriand and roast cauliflower steaks. You order the trimmings separately, but they include roast potatoes, glazed carrot, cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, bread sauce & gravy. As well as a brilliant wine list there are bottles of infused spirits delivered with mixers and garnishes and a selection of pre-made bottled cocktails.

Follow them for the latest info: @50cheyne.

How to order: Order online.

Brackenbury Wine Rooms

Hammersmith and Kensington

In a nutshell: Popular West London wine bar group

What's on the menu: For the duration of Lockdown, the two outposts of this wine bar are doing a Sunday Roast at Home for collection. There's a duck confit with red wine jus, rack of lamb and an onglet steak with bearnaise and all come with honey & thyme rainbow carrots and gratin dauphinoise. Just finish off in the oven for 20 minutes.

Follow them for the latest info: @wine_rooms

How to order: Takeaway only - call 0203 696 8240 (Hammersmith), 0207 727 8142 (Kensington), 

Colette

315 Fulham Road, London SW10 9QH

In a nutshell: Home-style cooking in Chelsea

What's on the menu: Snazzy Sunday lunches from Colette could start with Golovkine vodka and Iranian beluga caviar followed by lobster bisque, then Black Leg chicken, beef Wellington or roast fillet of beef with handmade apple tart for dessert and a French and English cheeseboard, all accompanied by fine wines, finally freshly ground coffee with artisan chocolates. Then, it's probably time for a snooze.

Follow them for the latest info: @colettecuisine.

How to order: Order online.

Central

Claridge's

5A Air St, Mayfair, London W1J 0AD

In a nutshell: High-end feasting

What's on the menu: The Claridges at-home menu has a couple of boxes that very much meet the Sunday lunch criteria. The beef Wellington comes with dauphinoise potatoes, green beans and heritage carrots on the side - but if you really want to push the boat out, you'll absolutely want the lobste Wellington.

Follow them for the latest info: @claridgeshotel.

How to order: Order online.

Hawksmoor

5A Air St, Mayfair, London W1J 0AD

In a nutshell: Top meat institution

What's on the menu: The Hawksmoor at home local menu offers a finish-at-home selection of steaks and sides alongside their extremely popular Sunday lunch. That includes a 600g/1.2kg rump, Matt's ultimate roast potatoes, buttered carrots, buttered greens, cauliflower cheese, bone marrow gravy and Yorkshires.

Follow them for the latest info: @hawksmoorrestaurants.

How to order: Order online.

Hide

85 Piccadilly, London W1J 7NB

In a nutshell: Michelin-starred restaurant from Ollie Dabbous.

What's on the menu: A changing weekend set menu offers two or three courses including sides for two or more to share with no choice or variations. Recent menus included black truffle macaroni cheese, fried corn-fed chicken with smoked paprika & oregano and carrot cake semi-freddo. There's also a suggested wine pairing from the Hedonism cellars.

Follow them for the latest info: @hide_restaurant.

How to order: Order online.

The Orange

37-39 Pimlico Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 8NE

In a nutshell: Belgravia gastropub

What's on the menu: All the Sunday roasts from this gastropub come with roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, greens beans, homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy. There's a choice of grass fed sirloin of beef, heritage pork cornfed chicken with stuffing and a root veg and pinenut Wellington.

Follow them for the latest info: @theorangepublichouse

How to order: Order online for pick up or delivery

Nationwide deliveries 

Blacklock

In a nutshell: Chops & more

What's on the menu: The chop kings have brought back Blacklock at Home boxes, including the Sunday Roast (almost as good as Mum's) for two which features beef and all the trimmings. Be aware, this sells out very fast - so keep an eye on their site to make sure you don't miss out.

Follow them for the latest info: @blacklockchops

How to order: Order online

Roasted

In a nutshell: Roast by post

What's on the menu: This delivery-only business is from Jack Blumenthal (Heston's son) and Scott Perkins and they have a finish-at-home menu of dishes that include roast featherblade of beef,. slow-cooked pork belly, butternut wellington and more. 

Follow them for the latest info: @roastedbyjbsp

How to order: Order online

Subscribe to hear the latest from Hot Dinners