Guides & Recipes
Blok Table Grills: Why We Love It
Whether you're new to BBQ or an expert, there is so much to love about this robust, thoughtfully designed table grill.
Recipe: Gerry’s Classic Caesar Salad
This Caesar salad incorporates ground rosemary into the croutons – an adaptation Justin made to his father's classic recipe. Serve it in a wooden bowl for the best presentation.
Recipe: How to Make Mango (or Any Fruit) Salsa
No recipe needed, just technique and know-how.
Recipe: Anna's Salmon BLT Sandwich
By adding a seared salmon fillet to the bacon, lettuce, and tomato, you get a salty ocean flavour that pairs well with sweet in-season tomatoes.
Recipe: Borough Kitchen Granola (with Miso and Sesame)
This recipe is all about technique, technique, technique – and the results are very rewarding.
Recipe: Roasted Strawberry Victoria Sponge Cake
This recipe comes to us from food writer and pastry chef Nicola Lamb, author of SIFT: The Elements of Great Baking (named Food Book of the Year by The Sunday Times in 2024).
Big Green Egg: In-Store Demonstrations (2025)
Stop by our London stores in Battersea Power Station, Chiswick, Hampstead or Islington to see the Big Green Egg barbecue in action.
Recipe: Cardamom Choux Puffs
A cross-over of Swedish cardamom buns and French chouquettes, perfect with a strong cup of coffee.
Recipe: Iced Spanish Latte Recipe
Condensed milk meets espresso in this refreshing recipe.
Recipe: Wild Nettle Pesto Recipe
Packed with nutrients, this wild nettle pesto recipe with pumpkin seeds and Pecorino Romano cheese is ideal for first-time foragers.
Recipe: The Borough Kitchen Collins
A summery take on the classic Tom Collins, featuring Aperol. Easily scale it up to serve a crowd.
Recipe: Beetroot and Endive Tarte Tatin with Goat’s Cheese Snow
A savoury take on the classic French tarte tatin, with Marmite-marinated vegetables.
Western vs. Japanese Knives: What Are the Key Differences?
A brief explainer on the question we get asked most often.
Recipe: Smoked Mackerel and Preserved Lemon Salad
This light, herby salad is great with Korean kimchi pancakes, as well as rye bread or rice.
Recipe: Korean Kimchi Pancakes
Crisp yet chewy – with a spicy, zingy kick – this Korean pancake (kimchijeon) recipe is one you'll memorise.
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Pan, Inside and Out
All you need are ingredients you probably already have.
Recipe: Justin's Preserved Bergamot
Like preserved lemons, preserved bergamot can be used to add a salty, aromatic, and savoury note to stews, salad dressings, pasta, cakes, and more.
The Top 8 Crêpe Pans for Pancake Day & Beyond
Cast iron, carbon steel or spun iron crêpe pans, as well as non-stick crêpe pans, are best suited to making pancakes, for different reasons. Find the right crêpe pan for your needs here.
Our Top 5 Champagne Cocktails
Add a festive spin to Champagne with these five recipes.
How to Shuck Oysters (& Make Oysters Rockefeller)
While oysters are perfect on their own, this jazzed-up version is a crowd-pleaser in its own right.
5 Rules for the Perfect Cheese Board
Think of it as a cheese spread, starring a well-appointed cheese board.
Recipe: Two-Bite Parmesan Biscuits
An excellent way to put a Marcato Biscuit Press to use. These biscuits make lovely snacks to serve with drinks, as well as gifts.
Recipe: The Borough to Battersea Cocktail
This cinnamon-infused Irish whiskey cocktail was created for our 10-year anniversary celebration, which coincided with the opening of our Battersea store.
The New HORL 3 Knife Sharpeners: What's Improved from HORL 2?
Everything you need to know about HORL’s updated range of rolling knife sharpeners.