our Story

Enola’s Kitchen began in 2005 as a humble supper club, born from a craving for something we couldn’t find nearby—simple, home-cooked food, nostalgic desserts, and truly great coffee. While our city was (and still is) filled with amazing places to eat, nothing close by quite hit the spot.

So, when the opportunity came, we opened our doors and started cooking the way we always wanted to eat—honest food made from scratch, reasonably priced, and served with a smile.

It wasn’t easy at first. We had trained as chefs five years earlier and worked everywhere from church fêtes to music festivals. But running a bricks-and-mortar spot was a whole new challenge. We made our fair share of mistakes—every one of them a valuable lesson that helped shape us.

We moved around a bit, exploring different areas and trying to define our essence, but we always knew we wanted to find a place to put down roots. Eventually, we returned to London, the city that speaks to us most. Doncaster will always have a piece of our heart, but London’s dynamic food scene was where we belonged.

After five years in North London, the pandemic forced us to close just as our lease ended. That pause gave us time to reflect—and to dream bigger. When the opportunity to open in Hoxton appeared, we jumped at it. East London had always been one of our favourites.

Our mission is simple: to be a neighborhood favorite where locals and visitors alike can drop in for a homemade meal, a slice of cake, a glass of wine, or a warm welcome. Everything is made fresh daily on-site using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

We’re also proud to support our community through initiatives like:

  • Seniors' lunch clubs

  • Kids' cookery classes

  • Discounts for local residents on all our events

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home cooked food, served with a smile…

 
 

LEAD STAFF

Siobhan - FOH

Charlie - Kitchen

Eva - Office