The Little Deli

11/08/2026

Our next Tasting Table is heading to the coast.

Join us on Thursday 20 August as we pair Ian’s new summer fish charcuterie with a flight of six wines, selected and guided by local wine expert Jamie Ellis of Hedley Wine Merchants.

Think smoked mackerel pâté, prawns in mouthwatering Marie Rose, salty, creamy smoked cod’s roe… and six very good reasons to raise a glass. 🐟🥂

There are just a few seats left around the table.

Come and explore, taste, learn — and probably discover a pairing you’d never have thought of.

👉 Book your seat at The Tasting Table — link in bio

Thursday 20 August | The Little Deli

26/06/2026

04/06/2026

Beer. Cider. Cheese. Repeat. 🍺🧀

We're firing up the flat plate all weekend at the CAMRA Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival, serving three seriously indulgent artisan cheese toasties:

🧀 The British Raclette
🥪 The Salt Beef Reuben
🇫🇷 The Croque Monsieur

Made with British cheeses, proper sourdough, and ingredients worth talking about.

If you're heading to Hitchin Rugby Club this weekend, make sure you find us between pints.

Come thirsty. Leave cheesy.

📍 Hitchin Rugby Club
📅 This weekend

24/05/2026

Ever wondered what happens at a Little Deli tasting evening?

Join us on Thursday 11 June for a deep dive into cider, perry and perfectly matched cheese, guided by Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival legend Peter Tasko.

Discover more about the history, production  methods, and producer stories.
Explore flavour combinations.
Enjoy the company of fellow foodies.

👉 Book tickets
https://hitchindeli.co.uk/event/orchard-rind/


🍎🍏

15/05/2026

Well… this was unexpected.

We’re absolutely thrilled to have made the finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 in the Best Farm Shop / Deli category for Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire. 🏆

To even be shortlisted alongside some fantastic local businesses is a huge honour — especially for our little deli.

Whether you’ve joined us for cheese, toasties, wine & a bite, private dining, or simply cheered us on from the sidelines, thank you. Your support genuinely means the world to us.

If you’d like to help us bring it home, we’d be hugely grateful for your vote.

👇 Vote for us here:
herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote

Ian, Jenny & the slightly overwhelmed Little Deli team 🧀

14/05/2026

We love to hear comments like this from our customers...

"I'd have one, then order another one..." 😋

14/05/2026

You may have heard whispers…
And yes, it’s true — Reubens have officially landed in Hitchin.

Hand-sliced salt beef.
Caraway sourdough.
Fresh dill pickles.
Sauerkraut.
English mustard aioli.
Cumin seed Gouda.

Messy in all the right ways.

Honestly? Ian’s been waiting far too long to make these.

And if, like Jenny, you’re still not entirely convinced by all the fuss… there’s only one way to find out.

🥪 Available now for dine-in or takeaway.

25/04/2026

The Little Deli has always been about
🧀 great cheese
🍷 good company
✨ relaxed hospitality

Now, with our new space and kitchen,
you can enjoy it all with a glass in hand
and something delicious on the table.

Friday & Saturday evenings
Boards, small plates, wine…
and shared tables.

Come pull up a chair.

03/04/2026

This is how The Little Deli does Easter 🐣

30/03/2026

Our 2026 Deli After Dark line-up has arrived… 🧀🍷✨

Four nights. Four pairings. Plenty of cheese.

From the indulgent Cocoa & Juniper, to the ever-surprising Sherry Table, via the orchard with Orchard & Rind 🍎 and finishing jumping through Hops & Wheels 🍺

Each evening is guided, relaxed, and built around great flavour, good stories, and even better company.

📅 April → July
🎟 Tickets now live hitchindeli.co.uk/events — book your spot (or make a season of it…)