Inside The Foundry Kitchen

East London · Modern British

Honest food, made by hand.

A small-plate seasonal kitchen in Walthamstow, cooking from what’s good that week. Around 35 covers, candlelight, and a wine list that knows what it’s doing.

Chef Mia Okafor

Our story

Cooked by hand, by people who care.

A small-plate British seasonal restaurant in East London, run by chef Mia Okafor since 2022. We cook modern British food from what's good that week — generous, unfussy plates meant for sharing, in a warm, candle-lit room of around 35 covers.

— Mia Okafor, chef-owner since 2022

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This week we’re loving

Heritage Tomato & Burrata

Slow-roasted and raw heritage tomatoes, Puglian burrata, basil oil, toasted sourdough.

£11.50

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Heritage Tomato & Burrata

What people say

“The best meal we've had in East London this year. The ox cheek croquettes alone are worth the trip.”
Priya N.March 2026
“Tiny room, huge heart. You can taste that someone actually cares back there.”
Daniel R.February 2026
“Booked for two, stayed for three hours. Faultless service and a wine list that knows what it's doing.”
Lottie & SamJanuary 2026

Opening hours

  • Wed – Sat12:00 – 22:00
  • Sunday12:00 – 17:00
  • Mon – TueClosed

Find us

12 Old Brewery Way, London E17 7FJ

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The Foundry Kitchen — Honest food, made by hand.