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A Little Deli... with a lot going on

Born from a love of great ingredients and even better produce, The Little Deli is a family-run independent delicatessen in the heart of Hitchin.

Exceptional cheese & charcuterie, seriously good freshly made food, carefully chosen wines and plenty more besides.

Pop in. Take something home. Or pull up a chair, stay a while.

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Exterior shot of The Little Deli in hitchin.

More than a Deli

Our cheese counter is still at the heart of the Deli, packed with the exceptional cheeses and charcuterie we’ve always been known for.  But now we have created a kitchen and dining space too — which means we get to do a whole lot more with all those wonderful ingredients – and share even more food happiness with you.

Everything we serve is cooked here, by us.  Quality ingredients, proper cooking and food we’re confident you’ll love. 

Come for lunch and see what’s cooking, sneak in for an cheeky glass of wine and a slice of something delicious, or curl up with a favourite paperback and a proper cup of tea. Pick up something indulgent to take home — or settle in with friends over a few seasonal plates and a bottle of wine.

And if you find yourself staying longer than planned, you won’t be the first.

Your Place at the Table

There’s more than one way to join us…

Friday & Saturday evenings are all about relaxed dining — seasonal small plates, cheese & charcuterie and a glass (or two) of something good. Booking isn’t essential, but it’s definitely a good idea.

Take a seat at The Tasting Table for one of our special tasting evenings.

Or make the place your own with a private booking - bespoke menu planning and exclusive hire for up to 16 guests.

However you join us, good food and good company are always on the menu.

Deli News

Learning to Sail our Little Shop

Learning to Sail our Little Shop

Last night, Armageddon came to Hitchin in a freakish climate-change-reveal electrical storm — complete with hailstones as big as conkers (well, marrowfat peas at least) — and flooded Hermitage Road.…
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Hitchin-on-Sea 🌊

Hitchin-on-Sea 🌊

We’ve been working so hard since we re-opened, we thought it was about time Ian & I took the opportunity to unwind with a few days on the north Kent…
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🦞 The Calm Before the Lobster

🦞 The Calm Before the Lobster

If you visited the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival this weekend, you’ll know the weather wasn’t exactly on our side. The wind howled, the rain fell sideways, and yet our…
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Hitchin Deli Gift Card, shot artfully on the counter of the deli.

For the Love

For cheese lovers, wine drinkers, food obsessives and those impossible-to-buy-for people.

Our gift cards can be used at The Little Deli — whether they fancy filling a bag with delicious things or joining us for something to eat and drink.

Deli FAVOURITES

Opening Hours
Monday - 10am - 5pm
Tuesday- 10am - 5pm
Wednesday - CLOSED
Thursday- 10am - 5pm
Friday - 10am - 5pm | 6pm-10pm*
Saturday - 10am - 5pm | 6pm-10pm*
Sunday - 11am - 4pm

*kitchen closes for food orders at 9pm
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