Even the smell of this place makes us want to head straight in to devour big hunks of cheese. This one's the closest La Fromagerie to us (there's another in Maryelbone) so it gets most of our attention, and it's the original so it's the best anyway. Loads of restaurants serve their cheeses nowadays, and if it's good enough for them, it's definitely good enough for us.

This deli-cum-restaurant has a hilariously pretentious ethos to it, but you can't argue with the quality of the goods - they produce everything themselves and it shows. If you're that 'worthy' then you'll probably know what you're doing - which they clearly do. Their fruit and veg is particularly good.

The fact that this is a huge American corporate enterprise goes against everything that's good about delicatessens, but at least these guys actually seem to care about what they're selling. It's a bit of a rip off, mind, but if you're feeling flush then there are some great bits and bobs that you can't get anywhere else.

A brilliant little cafe-cum-deli in Stoke Newington that not only sources as much local produce as possible, but also imports quality pieces from across Europe. And there's a massive Chesterfield at the back - grab it early and revel in everyone's jealousy.

This very popular little spot on Chestnut Grove in Balham actually serves up some pretty good dishes of its own too but we usually head there for it's excellent seasonal produce. They do pretty good cheese, but the game they get in is even better.

The cooking and coffee at this Soho favourite are both well worth checking out but if you're looking for some very impressive deli bits then few can match the produce it gets from all over the world. And if it's not in, just ask - they can usually find it.

Luckily for Balham folk, they have two great delis nearby, with Trinity Stores slugging it out with the Fat Delicatessen for their custom. There's little between them to be honest, but Trinity does have a larger range of bits and bobs for you to get your teeth into, so please feel free to do so.

Great if you're in the centre of town, especially so if you like Italian produce. They do Parma ham that's worth the trip alone, as well as a fantastic range of breads, pastas and oils. It's a bit tight in there though, but that's because the food takes precedence. Just as it should.