With the perfect timing of a John Barnes rap, Epsom Social is ready to host the World Cup 2022. As the FIFA tournament kicks off in Qatar, what better way to experience food from around the world while soaking up the big-screen atmosphere than a space created for precisely this kind of global gathering. 

Co-founder of Epsom Social, Peter Farrell, said: “The vision for Epsom Social is for the venue to be a social hub for the community. Together with a range of independent food vendors, a great selection of local coffee, beer, plus a curated range of events, it’s here to offer a comfortable and accessible space with something for everyone. ”

And with over two decades’ experience working in Michelin starred restaurants and hotels and working for Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant group, the hospitality industry entrepreneur, together with the team behind Street Food Markets – Jason McKenzie, Linh Tong, Otokunor Kojo-Smith – have come up with this 200-seat venue located in the heart of the town, at Epsom Square.

Hands up if you’ve already been making your way around all the epic kitchens? (*we have!)

Here’s the pre-match lowdown on what’s being served… 

DOUGHBOYZ

UK, ITALY

CALZONE GLOBAL FUSION
Korean garlic bread
to pesto chilli  

Check out: Chocolate Cannoli

SICILY STREATS

ITALY

ARANCINI BAR
Veggie and vegan selection boxes

Check out: Nonna’s Pepper Sauce

 

FUKO

KOREAN

DYNAMIC UNIQUE ASIAN FOOD
Rice bowls and bao buns

Check out: Steamed veggie dumplings

PABELLÓN

VENEZUELAN

100% GLUTEN FREE
Traditional rice bowls

Check out: Slow cooked, shredded beans, beef or chicken

COQUETTE

KOREAN, USA

HALAH CHICKEN
Southern fried wings and burgers

Check out: Korean BBQ, Honey Mustard, Jerk Yuze and Jalepeno sauce

TACO ELECTRICO

MEXICAN

MIX N MATCH
Tacos and traditional bowls and snacks

Check out: Sharing combos for two

BEYROOTS

LEBANESE

STREET FOOD
Wraps and bowls with fresh salads

Check out: Shish Tawouk, juicy chicken fix

CURRY ON NAANSTOP

MUMBAI

AROMATIC INDIAN FLAVOURS
Signature modern street cuisine

Check out: Chicken 65

REDBER COFFEE 

Guildford, UK 

Ethically-sourced, specialty coffee from all over the world 

Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Central and South America 

BIG SMOKE

ESHER, UK 

Award-winning modern brewery who specialise
in craft beers, pale ales and ciders

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Epsom Social, 1 Derby Square, Epsom, KT19 8AG