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Smoked barbecue stall serving up smoked meat sandwiches at Old Spitalifields Market and venues around London - from actual locomotives!

survey result

Summary

£18
    £
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Meaty street-food dishes, smoked in an oven shaped like the boiler of an old steam engine, produce “fabulous food” in the “great setting” of Spitalfield Market. (In August 2023, they graduated to include a small unit with a few seats in the section of the market on Lamb Street.)

Summary

£15
    £
5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Consistently great meat at a very reasonable price, given the quality of product” again wins the highest marks for Cleo Vizioli’s street market hit, known for its rolls loaded with smoked cuts. Just look out for the old steam locomotive, and you can watch your meal roasting away in the boiler!

Summary

5
Exceptional
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

It’s a dead cinch to spot Cleo Vizioli’s street market stall at Spitalfields Market: it‘s the one with the old train locomotive! This is the only permanent site, although there are three other locos in the pipeline to serve events and markets around town. The USP is its “amazing smoked meats”: “there’s always a queue, but the meat-loaded rolls are divine”.

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Owner's description

Smokoloko is the evolution in the smoked barbecue business. Catering at street markets and events, directly from their vintage locomotive stalls, Smokoloko serves smoked meat sandwiches bursting with flavours and aromas.

Our meats are carefully selected taking in mind its provenance and quality, then smoked for 6 hours in cherry wood and herbs. The fresh and fluffy bread flatbread is sourced daily and handmade by a specialist middle eastern bread stall in Dalston market. Add delicious grilled onions and there you have it, a succulent smoked meat sandwich fit for a king.

SMOKOLOKO was born at Comida Fest’s first edition, in South Bank and it has been a success since then. SMOKOLOKO is now expanding and growing its operations with the addition of three extra locomotives. The smoking meat specialists are now a permanent fixture at Spitalfields Market, and have also been selling on ad hoc basis in Shoreditch, Canary Wharf as well as taking part in outdoor events at Trafalgar Square, Brixton and the Brazilian Embassy.

WHERE WE ARE

Blowing smoke every day at Old Spitalfields Market, from 11am to 3pm. Just look for our unmissable (and charming) stall, the only locomotive in the market. Check our facebook page for new fixed and temporary locations.

CATERING AND EVENTS

Smokoloko locomotives are available to hire for private and corporate events. The locomotives can be easily transported to events locations and become operational catering sites. Our street markets menu can be turned into delicious canapés versions, including veggie options.

Smokoloko locomotives are available to hire for private and corporate events. Contact us via sales@smokoloko.uk

Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£10.00 £0.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £16.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00

Restaurant details

No dress code
Old Spitalfields Market, Bethnal Green Road, London, E1 6EW
Opening hours
Monday11 am‑3 pm
Tuesday11 am‑3 pm
Wednesday11 am‑3 pm
Thursday11 am‑3 pm
Friday11 am‑3 pm
Saturday11 am‑5 pm
Sunday11 am‑5 pm

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