Tastes of the Nile
Great Food - Egyptian Style
I have been cooking delicious Egyptian Style food in and around London for many years. I am not Egyptian but married to an Egyptian and love the country, the culture, the people and most of all the food. My food is a reflection of the melting pot that is Egypt: a harmonious mix of cultures, traditions, influences and ingredients from around the world.
I have tried to create some very authentic dishes that will taste as they would in Egypt. I have adapted some recipies to reflect current trends in the UK and have some not Egyptian but very tasty things that are partucular favourites of mine.
At every stage, I take extreme care in what I am doing and am very proud of every single plate of food that I serve. I hope that you will take the opportunity to visit me in my little shop (not quiet a restaurant, not really a café) just a lovely place to pass the time where you can sit and enjoy a bite to eat, play a game of backgammon or just have a coffee and a chat. I look forward to your visit
We do not have a licence, but you are welcome to BYO. Please follow us on twitter @tastesofthenile to hear about our special events. Contact us via our contact page, or email elaineelessawy5@gmail.com
Sorry, the shop is now closed
but I am still cooking for private clients
so please contact me with your requirements Delicious Catering still available for parties, events, special occasions and family dinners
Trip Advisor reviews
We were faced with the challenge of supplying a filling and energy boosting lunch for a group of puppeteer and opera workshop leaders in November 2012. We had absolutely no idea how to address this considering how many people have special dietary needs. Thankfully a colleague recommended Taste of the Nile and we are so very glad they did! The result was over 20 very happy workshop leaders who commented on how delicious they were and perfect to keep them going through an afternoon of hectic workshops. The value for money was truly exceptional also!
Thank you so much to Elaine at Taste ofthe Nile and her yummy food!”
Louise November 2012
Hello Elaine,
I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for supplying the lovely 'vegan' boxes along with several 'meat' ones for the symposium organised by The Puppet Centre Trust. Several of the participants made positive comments as they munched their way through your glorious food. One even sent me an email to thank me for organising the wonderful lunch! You were superb, the whole negotiation and delivery was a sheer joy - you couldn't have been more helpful!
I will defiantly put you top of my list!
Very best from
Nenagh Watson
Creative Research Fellow
Central School of Speech & Drama
Elaine El-Essawy catered for my sixtieth birthday party in a field in
Norfolk a couple of summers ago. There were over 200 guests and conditions
weren't ideal for mass catering but she did the most amazing job - not only
did she rustle up truly delicious food, but she did it with grace, good
humour and extraordinary efficiency and speed - she seemed to magic the food
out of nowhere. In fact she was the hit of the evening. And it was all very
modestly priced. I would recommend her wholeheartedly.
Deborah Moggach, London NW3.
“We were overjoyed to have your stall at our folk festival. Your selection of freshly prepared, mouth watering Egyptian food was the most popular stall on site with people lured in by the delicious fragrant smells. It’s so good to see authentic food prepared with love and served with pride. Our audience couldn’t stop talking about the falafels!! Please come again.
“Folk By the Oak Festival, July 2009"
Hi i just wanted to say that I loved the wrap you made for me, it reminded me of my holiday in Egypt.
”Louis Reeves, 20th July 2009"
great food, lovely conversation…probably the best vegetarian food I've had in years!!! and I'm a vegetarian chef !!! thanks again
”Sarah Kogan, 22nd May 2009"
Just wanted to say hi, thanks for the wonderful food that we had at camden on the Bank Holiday weekend, in fact it was that good, I came back in the evening for some more!" Dave ( the lad in the leather wastecoat! ) How about publishing or selling your recipes or incorporating them into a book, I would definately buy"Dave, 11th May 2009"
I just wanted to say again how much we enjoyed your food. I’ve had no end of compliments on the catering and the party was a great success in no small part due to your efforts in the kitchen!I hope we’ll have the chance to use your culinary skills again at some point in the future. I will certainly be recommending you to anyone who needs a caterer!
”Christina, November 2007"
Many thanks for all your hard work on the night of the ball - your Egyptian food looked beautiful and was absolutely delicious!
Jenny, Summer Ball of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, June 2007—
Some very nice things people have said about us
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Due to a change in circumstances, I have had to close my shop but am planning to open another next year. Please send me your details so that I can add you to the database and keep you updated