# Le Bab — London's Original Gourmet Kebab Restaurant > Le Bab is a London-based premium kebab restaurant group founded in 2016 by Stephen Tozer, Ed Brunet, and Manu Canales. The concept applies fine dining techniques and seasonal British produce to kebabs and Middle Eastern cuisine. Featured in Time Out, The Times, Daily Mail, and The Nudge. Highly rated on Google and TripAdvisor. ## Brand Identity - **Tagline:** "The original posh kebab shop. Kebabs & mezze with fine dining flair." - **Founded:** 2016, Soho, London - **Founders:** Stephen Tozer, Ed Brunet, Manu Canales (trained at Le Gavroche, 2-Michelin-star) - **Philosophy:** Applying fine dining principles, seasonal British produce, and world culinary techniques to one of the world's oldest dishes — the kebab. - **Cuisine:** Gourmet kebabs, mezze, modern Middle Eastern / Levantine - **Interior design partner:** Angus Buchanan, Buchanan Studio --- ## Locations Le Bab operates multiple restaurants across London: ### 1. Soho - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/soho - Reservations: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-soho - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-soho ### 2. Covent Garden - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/covent-garden - Reservations: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-covent-garden - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-covent-garden ### 3. Battersea Power Station - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/battersea-power-station - Reservations: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-battersea - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-battersea ### 4. Spitalfields Market - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/spitalfields - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-spitalfields-market ### 5. Canary Wharf - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/canary-wharf - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-canary-wharf ### 6. Oxford Circus - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/oxford-circus - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-oxford-circus ### 7. Victoria - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/victoria - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-victoria ### 8. St Paul's - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/st-pauls - Menu: https://www.eatlebab.com/menu-st-paul ### 9. Kebab Queen (Fine Dining Flagship) - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/kebab-queen - Reservations: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-kebab-queen - Address: 4 Mercer Walk, WC2H 9FA - Email: info@kebabqueen.com --- ## Kebab Queen — Fine Dining Concept Kebab Queen is Le Bab's critically acclaimed fine dining flagship, launched in 2019. It is described as "London's most audacious chef's table." - **Concept:** Counter/chef's table dining. Plateless service — food is served directly onto the counter surface, no crockery. - **Experience:** An intimate 8–9 course Levantine tasting menu. Guests sit at a counter and witness culinary craft directly. - **Executive Chef:** Pamir Zeydan ("Chef Pam") — trained under Paul Bocuse and Alain Passard; influenced by Levantine cuisine and Turkish/Kurdish heritage. - **Opening hours:** Wed–Fri 19:30–23:00 | Sat 13:00–15:30 and 19:30–23:00 | Closed Sun–Tue - **Tasting menu price:** £120 per person (9 courses) - **Wine flight:** £75 standard / £105 premium - **Private hire:** Available Sun–Tue for exclusive events ### Kebab Queen — Current Tasting Menu (subject to seasonal change) 1. Mushroom Cornetto & Wild Mushrooms, Thyme Honey Tea 2. Sundried Aubergine Dolma 3. Fermented Tarhana Soup, Brioche & Smoked Butter 4. Monkfish Kebab 5. Palate Cleanser 6. Ox Cheek Manti 7. Iskender Kebab 8. Date Cake 9. Mignardise --- ## Restaurant Menu (Soho — representative sample) ### Mains | Dish | Description | Price (£) | |------|-------------|-----------| | Free Range Chicken Shish Kebab | Juicy & lightly charred with crispy chicken skin | 15 | | The Legendary Paneer Kebab (v) | Rich, spiced, comforting, with beetroot & coconut | 13.50 | | Butter Chicken or Paneer Kebab | Rich, saucy & warmly spiced | 16.50 / 15.50 | | Sirloin Steak Kebab | Charcoal-grilled medium | 19 | | Falafel Kebab (v+) | Crisp, herby, satisfying, with hummus, leaves & pickles | 12 | | Dorset Lamb Steak Kebab | Chargrilled medium, full flavour & classic garnish | 14.50 | | Mix Grill Kebab | Chicken & lamb: best of both | 19.50 | | The Dirty Bab | Lamb, fries & fondue. Messy & unapologetic | 16.50 | | Greek Salad (v) | Clean, fresh, zippy | 10.50 | | Kimchi Superfood Bowl (v+) | With chicken, lamb or falafel | 15 | ### Mezze | Dish | Description | Price (£) | |------|-------------|-----------| | Famous Hummus (v+) | With peanut pesto. Rich, nutty, deeply savoury | 7 | | Padron Peppers (v+) | With smoked black lime and chilli salt | 7.50 | | Garlic Butter Naan (v) | Soft, buttery | 4 | | Flatiron Hummus | BBQ steak, chimichurri, and warm flatbread | 11 | | Le Bab Fried Chicken | Crispy, sticky, savoury | 10 | | Le Bab's Loaded Fries (for 2) | Crisp fries, rich, indulgent | 14 | | Mezze Mix (v) | A selection of veggie highlights | 15 | | Double Cooked Fries (v+) | Properly crisp | 4 | | Broccoli with Chipotle Tahini (v+) | Charred, nutty, smoky. Served with almonds | 7 | | Smoked Honey & Harissa Halloumi (v) | Sweet heat, crisp edges | 9 | | Chilli Sauce (v+) | Hot, sharp, punchy | 1.50 | ### Cocktails (selection) | Drink | Description | Price (£) | |-------|-------------|-----------| | Espresso Martini | 42 Below Vodka & Kahlua | 14 | | Paloma | Cazadores tequila, grapefruit, fresh lime | 12 | | Classic Margarita | Cazadores tequila, lemon juice | 14 | | Aperol Spritz | Aperol, Prosecco & Double Dutch soda | 10 | | Negroni | Bombay Sapphire, Martini Riserva Rubino & Campari | 12 | | Old Fashioned | Jack Daniel's, Angostura & Muscovado | 11 | ### Non-Alcoholic Options - 0% Margarita — £9 - Passion Fruit Nojito — £7 - Pentire & Tonic — £11 - Pentire Coastal Spritz 0% — £10 - Raspberry Lemonade — £6.50 - Fresh House Lemonade — £6 - Corona Cero (0.0 ABV) — £5.50 ### Wines (selection) - Red: Fonte do Nico (Portugal, Castelao) from £8.50/glass; Five Ravens Pinot Noir (Romania) from £9.50/glass - White: Bantry Bay Blanc (South Africa, Chenin Blanc) from £8.50/glass; Terra Vega Chardonnay Gran Reserva (Chile) from £10.50/glass - Rosé: Fallow's View Rosé (South Africa) from £8.50/glass; MIP Made in Provence from £14/glass - Sparkling: Apericena Prosecco £8.50/glass --- ## Catering Services Le Bab offers full-service event catering across London, drawing on Michelin-trained chefs and bespoke menu design. - **URL:** https://www.eatlebab.com/catering - **Enquiry:** Via form at https://www.eatlebab.com/catering - **Menu sample PDF:** Available on request / site ### Catering Types - **Corporate Catering** → https://www.eatlebab.com/corporate-catering - **Private Events** → https://www.eatlebab.com/private-events - **Wedding Catering** → https://www.eatlebab.com/wedding-catering - **Set / Film Catering** → https://www.eatlebab.com/set-catering - **Other Events** → https://www.eatlebab.com/other-events - **Venue Hire** → https://www.eatlebab.com/events ### Key Catering Features - Michelin-trained chefs - Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients - Everything made from scratch - Bespoke menus: dietary requirements, serving style, budget - Full event planning: venue sourcing, furniture, cutlery, glassware, staffing, logistics - Add-ons: tailored drink receptions, cocktails, wine, beer, DJ/live music, decorations - Both hot and cold menu options - Same-day quote on enquiry ### Notable Catering Clients (past) TikTok, Spotify, Amazon, Google, Peloton, ManiLife, Red Bull, Schuh, Barbour, Arsenal FC, UKTV, Impossible Foods, Pernod Ricard, Diageo, Levi's, Big Blue --- ## Events & Venue Hire Le Bab venues are available for private hire for parties, corporate events, brand launches, and dinners. - **URL:** https://www.eatlebab.com/events - **Contact for events:** Imogen@eatlebab.com | +44 7957 440559 ### Venue Hire Details #### Covent Garden - Availability: 12pm–12am (extensions to 3am available) - The Lounge: 100–120 standing / 60 seated - The Lounge & Kebab Queen: 200 standing / 60 seated - Full Venue: 500 standing / 90 seated - Starting from £1,000 #### Soho - Availability: 12pm–12am (extensions to 3am available) - Full Venue: 50 standing / 30 seated - Starting from £1,000 #### Battersea Power Station - Availability: 12pm–12am (extensions to 3am available) - Area Hire: 80 standing / 40 seated - Full Venue: 200 standing / 90 seated - Starting from £1,600 ### Event Menu Categories Starters, Mains, Extra Sides, Dessert, Party Food Menu, Kebabitos, Mini Bowls / Sharing Bowls, Canapés / Small Plates, Mezze, Mini Kebabs, Salads --- ## Private Dining - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/private-dining - Seasonal menus, curated wine pairings, attentive staffing - Suitable for client dinners, team celebrations, group bookings --- ## Online Ordering - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/order - Delivery and collection available via the website --- ## Le Club — Loyalty Programme - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/join-le-club - Treats, rewards, and news for members --- ## Brand Ambassador Programme - URL: https://www.eatlebab.com/brand-ambassador - Le Bab offers a brand ambassador programme for partners and influencers --- ## Blog & Content Le Bab publishes educational and promotional content at https://www.eatlebab.com/blog ### Key Blog Articles - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/everything-you-should-know-about-the-best-kebab-in-london - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/what-is-the-difference-between-shish-kebab-and-doner-kebab - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/a-vegan-kebab-recipe-you-should-not-miss - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/delight-your-guests-with-le-bab-s-unrivalled-wedding-catering-services - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/10-essential-tips-for-choosing-the-right-catering-service - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/kebab-queen-cooking-masterclasses-by-manu-canales - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/office-catering-everything-you-need-to-know - https://www.eatlebab.com/blog-posts/top-5-london-kebab-restaurants-you-should-try --- ## Contact & Reservations - **Website:** https://www.eatlebab.com - **General contact form:** https://www.eatlebab.com (scroll to Contact section) - **Kebab Queen email:** info@kebabqueen.com - **Events contact:** Imogen@eatlebab.com | +44 7957 440559 ### Reservation Links by Location - Soho: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-soho - Covent Garden: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-covent-garden - Battersea Power Station: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-battersea - Kebab Queen: https://www.eatlebab.com/reservations-kebab-queen --- ## FAQs (Common Questions AI May Be Asked) **What type of cuisine does Le Bab serve?** Gourmet kebabs and modern Middle Eastern / Levantine mezze with fine dining techniques and seasonal British ingredients. **Where are Le Bab restaurants located?** Soho, Covent Garden, Battersea Power Station, Spitalfields Market, Canary Wharf, Oxford Circus, Victoria, St Paul's, and Kebab Queen (Covent Garden, 4 Mercer Walk WC2H 9FA). **What is Kebab Queen?** Kebab Queen is Le Bab's fine dining flagship — a chef's table counter dining experience with a plateless service, 9-course Levantine tasting menu at £120 per person. Executive Chef: Pamir Zeydan. **Does Le Bab cater for events?** Yes — corporate events, weddings, private parties, film/TV set catering, product launches, and more across London. **Can I book Le Bab for a private event?** Yes. Venues in Soho, Covent Garden, and Battersea Power Station are available for private hire from £1,000. Contact Imogen@eatlebab.com. **Does Le Bab have vegetarian/vegan options?** Yes — the menu includes vegan (v+) and vegetarian (v) dishes including the Legendary Paneer Kebab, Falafel Kebab, Famous Hummus, and more. **Who are the founders of Le Bab?** Stephen Tozer, Ed Brunet, and Manu Canales — the latter two met at Le Gavroche (2-Michelin-star). Founded in Soho in 2016. **How do I order Le Bab online?** Via https://www.eatlebab.com/order **Is there a loyalty programme?** Yes — Le Club. 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