Breadcrumbs [Home](/) > [Inside My Food Shop: Osteria Vibrato’s Charlie Mellor](/markdownify/node/4407) ![Inside My Food Shop: Osteria Vibrato’s Charlie Mellor](https://media.slman.com/rlPojOecq1116BAbwUqrqH7a-8k=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fsl-man-080726-site-assets-osteria-online-food-shop-hero-mobile-hero-1.png) ![Inside My Food Shop: Osteria Vibrato’s Charlie Mellor](https://media.slman.com/1qtNImSTrFA8YwbwX--zcVNNr1I=/400x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fsl-man-080726-site-assets-osteria-online-food-shop-hero-mobile-hero-1_0.png) Images: Osteria Vibrato [Food & Drink](/life/food-drink) / 08 July 2026 # Inside My Food Shop: Osteria Vibrato’s Charlie Mellor Osteria Vibrato in Soho is one of 2026’s hottest London openings. Here, owner Charlie Mellor opens up his fridge to talk us through his weekly shop staples, from restaurant-worthy pasta to a dinner-party pudding hack… Images: Osteria Vibrato All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![Osteria Vibrato](https://media.slman.com/XsWkVaGhBJuu1pp3OmuVaTnvcO0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fsl-man-080726-osteria-vibrato.jpg) Osteria Vibrato ## FRIDGE STAPLES **Natoora fresh herbs** These are pretty essential. Whether I’m finishing off a summer vegetable stew or loading coriander into a broth for some south-east Asian flavour, I usually have mint, tarragon, chervil and basil in the fridge, which are used in lots of different ways in my home cooking. I usually venture to [Natoora](https://natoora.com/en-GB/) online for restaurant-quality ingredients. **Cold summer fruits** I adore having cherries in the fridge. You can eat them chilled or tempered a bit by the sun. Watermelon – I eat metric tonnes of it. We get very good Sicilian ones from Natoora, but I also get amazing ones from my local greengrocer. Give it a slap; if it gives a pleasing hollow timbre, then it’s the right one. They’re a really nice thing to buy in person. The ones in our local corner stores are from Greece, Cyprus and Turkey and they’re just as good as the ones in restaurants. We used to serve cold watermelon as a petit four with the bill at the Laughing Heart. **The Estate Dairy** [**natural set greek yoghurt**](https://waitrose.pxf.io/zz0n70) I often have this for breakfast with stewed dates. **Hot sauce** I love travelling to Barbados, and I always pick up a bunch of hot sauces and bring them back in my suitcase. They age up nicely. I like the kind of hot sauce that’s full of fragrant aromatic things like turmeric and chilli – something kind of similar to a spicy piccalilli. I always add some on top of scrambled eggs. [**Isle of Mull**](https://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/products/isle-of-mull-cheddar) **cheddar** **or** [**Hafod**](https://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/products/hafod) **cheddar from Wales** I buy both from Neal’s Yard Dairy. You’ll also find this stuff in bougie delis in Victoria Park village. A big slab lying around is never a bad thing for home. **La Latteria** [**ricotta**](https://www.lalatteria.co.uk/ricotta/) I fold this through scrambled eggs as a regular post-work snack. [ ![Osteria Vibrato](https://media.slman.com/R13edIiLVKMGlQ38G1pz-laWvF0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fosteria-vibrato-charlie-mellor.jpg) ](https://osteriavibrato.co.uk/) Osteria Vibrato ## CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS **La Coste di Gradoli** [**olive oil**](https://lecostedigradoli.com/prodotto/i/) Having access to good olive oil is a very good thing. I take home catering-sized bottles of oils from the restaurant, but you can buy La Coste di Gradoli online from Tutto a Casa in [half-litre bottles](https://tuttoacasa.wine/product/le-coste-olio-extra-vergine-di-oliva/). It’s more of a finishing thing rather than anything to fry with. **Don Bocarte Cantabrian** [**anchovies**](https://thewrightbrothers.co.uk/products/arroyabe-premium-edition-cantabrian-anchovies-in-olive-oil) These are so essential. The anchovies themselves come in a couple of formats – these ones are from the Cantabrian region. They’re not cheap, but you can eat them alone, folded through pasta or on a very thin crisp piece of toast with cold unsalted butter topped with a single anchovy. It’s an amazing snack. Ed Wilson at [Brawn](https://www.brawn.co/) really led the charge with them, and you’ll now see them served in quite a few natural wine bars. [**Colatura di Alici**](https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/delfino-colatura-di-alici) This salted anchovy extract is aged in barrels and pressed. It’s super concentrated, so you can dot it onto anything. If you put it on a bit of cardboard, it would taste good. I like to toss it through spaghetti with oil, crushed uncooked garlic and a splash of pasta water to make a really nice emulsion. **Rummo** [**dried pasta**](https://www.ocado.com/products/rummo-mezzi-rigatoni-pasta-no-51/624271011) This is exceptional quality. Don’t be afraid of Rummo – it’s pretty close to restaurant-quality stuff. You can make a really delicious dish with it, it doesn’t break the bank and it’s now widely available. **Riso Buono** [**Carnaroli rice**](https://gustoitaliantaste.co.uk/product/risobuono-gran-riserva-carnaroliaged-special-carnaroli-risotto-rice/) We use this for our risotto bianco in the restaurant. If you’re in the mood for a bit more of an al dente bite, the risotto can be made a bit quicker with this rice because of the way the starch is developed. It’s available in little vac-packed bags and perfect for the home. ## SNACKS & TREATS **Hackney Gelato** **Rich** [**Chocolate Sorbetto**](https://www.ocado.com/products/hackney-gelato-rich-chocolate-sorbetto/488631011) This stuff is pretty f\*\*king insane. It’s so easy for dinner parties – add a scoop of this and spike it with some grappa or some delicious digestif like [Vieille Prune](https://www.masterofmalt.com/eaux-de-vie/louis-roque/louis-roque-la-vieille-prune-eaux-de-vie/). **Good tortilla chips** I really like to have a bag of these around. If it’s an ‘I can’t be arsed’ kind of a day, topping some tortilla chips with guacamole and tinned fish goes down very well in my house. **Dates** A flex of mine is to take a date, carefully remove the pit, insert an almond and place a bunch of them in the freezer. Eat them whole and they taste wonderful. [ ![Osteria Vibrato](https://media.slman.com/bg5sQbiFMLER-_IxJmfvp0ttRAg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fosterio-vibrato.jpg) ](https://osteriavibrato.co.uk/) Osteria Vibrato ## DRINKS **Chinati Vergano Vermouth** When I'm pre-gaming or hungover, I like to treat myself to a glass of vermouth, ice and soda water. Chinati Vergano is from Asti in Piedmont, and the bianco is my go-to. You can buy it online from [Tutto Wines](https://tuttoacasa.wine/product/chinati-vergano-vermouth/). [**Campari**](https://www.ocado.com/products/campari-bitter-aperitif-the-heart-of-the-negroni/16830011) Don’t overthink it. Humble booze can be really good as well. [**Pepsi Max**](https://www.ocado.com/products/pepsi-max/230490011) My calorie-free cheap fridge raid. **Something & Nothing** [**Cucumber Seltzer**](https://somethingandnothing.co/products/cucumber-soda) It makes you wish you were hungover, it’s that good. [**Vita Coco**](https://www.ocado.com/products/vita-coco-extra-coconut-water/443325011) I just buy the cheap one. I think it works well as a long drink over ice with a squeeze of fresh lime – add good white rum to make a fun little aperitivo. ## FREEZER ITEMS **Bagels** I’m prone to buying a few more than I need, pre-slicing them and freezing them. [Rinkoffs](https://www.rinkoffs.co.uk/) is good for bagels, but everyone’s got their local spots and there’s no shortage of places. [Beigel Bake](https://www.beigelbake.co.uk/) is great too. **Forno semola sourdough** Based in Hackney, [Forno](https://forno.london/home) is one of our suppliers for the restaurant. Don’t let your sourdough go to waste if you’re buying a trendy loaf – whack it in the freezer. **Frozen peas** Very often these are actually better than fresh peas because they’re harvested and snap-frozen instantly to retain all the natural sweetness. Fergus Henderson used to say, “Wait ’til peas are in season, then buy them frozen.” At home, egg fried rice is a big thing for me, and it always has some peas in it. **High-quality British pasture-raised meat lamb** Some of the best stuff we can regularly access comes from [Farmer Tom Jones](https://www.instagram.com/farmertomjones/?hl=en). He’s known and loved by independent restaurants, and now he’s opened a butcher's shop in [Spa Terminus](https://spa-terminus.co.uk/producer/farmer-tom-jones) in Bermondsey. It’s got the best lamb, hogget and mutton, and I always freeze what I don’t use. *For more, visit* [*OsteriaVibrato.co.uk*](https://osteriavibrato.co.uk/) --- ## SHOP CHARLIE'S FAVOURITES ![Cucumber Premium Soda from Something & Nothing](https://media.slman.com/Ralc6BYXBc91wG4a2Dc4aW2zgjE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-something-nothing-cucumber-premium-soda.png) [#### Cucumber Premium Soda](https://somethingandnothing.co/products/cucumber-soda) ##### Something & Nothing £1.64 ![Creamy Jalapeño White Corn Tortilla Chips from Blanco Niño](https://media.slman.com/xhGaJTr3I0ixoBnemSlcfAcbufo=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-blanco-nino-creamy-jalapeno.png) [#### Creamy Jalapeño White Corn Tortilla Chips](https://www.ocado.com/products/blanco-nino-creamy-jalapeno-white-corn-tortilla-chips/626768011) ##### Blanco Niño £2.95 ![Campari from Campari Group](https://media.slman.com/XX7df7sFNN4ZKQ7OVibLklXZThI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-campari-occado.png) [#### Campari](https://www.ocado.com/products/campari-bitter-aperitif-the-heart-of-the-negroni/16830011) ##### Campari Group £20.10 ![Everything Bagels from Cohen's Bakery](https://media.slman.com/0-G3cZMF5t7j-FVivinMAvEL_WE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-cohens-bakery-everything-bagel.png) [#### Everything Bagels](https://www.ocado.com/products/cohens-bakery-everything-bagels/610907011) ##### Cohen's Bakery £3.75 ![Colatura Di Alici from Delfino Battista](https://media.slman.com/xzG0p6dfcpCOjM8Aag4hHSCiPNM=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-delfino-colatura.png) [#### Colatura Di Alici](https://www.souschef.co.uk/products/delfino-colatura-di-alici) ##### Delfino Battista £12.99 ![Rich Chocolate Sorbetto from Hackney Gelato](https://media.slman.com/ZdMr0b6huFvDagXw9lrBGyFPRb4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-hackney-gelato-rich-chocolate.png) [#### Rich Chocolate Sorbetto](https://www.ocado.com/products/hackney-gelato-rich-chocolate-sorbetto/488631011) ##### Hackney Gelato £3.95 *(was £5.50)* ![18 Pitted Medjool Dates from Marks & Spencer](https://media.slman.com/aVJ9dGzifE7B8iOvJ7RJVKqT_TU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-18-medjool-dates.png) [#### 18 Pitted Medjool Dates](https://www.ocado.com/products/m-s-collection-18-medjool-dates-pitted/511539011) ##### Marks & Spencer £6 ![Greek Style Natural Yogurt from The Estate Dairy](https://media.slman.com/ijS33kfMQVr8UksMfcwme9EZXtI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-the-estate-dairy-natural-yogurt.png) [#### Greek Style Natural Yogurt](https://waitrose.pxf.io/zz0n70) ##### The Estate Dairy £2.95 ![Cantabrian Anchovies In Olive Oil from Don Bocarte](https://media.slman.com/9Oyazl03tQLMxdbKN6ElcTD72EU=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-don-bocarte-anchoas-del-cantabrico.png) [#### Cantabrian Anchovies In Olive Oil](https://thewrightbrothers.co.uk/products/arroyabe-premium-edition-cantabrian-anchovies-in-olive-oil) ##### Don Bocarte £10 ![Sweet Italian Melon from Natoora](https://media.slman.com/4KNpaDWLj25hZV24sPAqPtCFSL0=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-natoora-melon-ocado.png) [#### Sweet Italian Melon](https://www.ocado.com/products/natoora-sweet-italian-melon/90972011) ##### Natoora £9.85 ![Riccotta from Caseifico Valcolatte](https://media.slman.com/apQllDdjquRHojoxSHf4nNJUtPg=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-riccotta-caseifico-valcolatte.png) [#### Riccotta](https://www.ocado.com/products/valcolatte-riccotta/611622011) ##### Caseifico Valcolatte £3.60 ![Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta No.51 from Rummo](https://media.slman.com/xUH0KWmUyG6R-DOumoUu_VPm1Dc=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F07%2Fslmand080726-vibrato-rummo-mezzi-rigatoni.png) [#### Mezzi Rigatoni Pasta No.51](https://www.ocado.com/products/rummo-mezzi-rigatoni-pasta-no-51/624271011) ##### Rummo £2.35 All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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