“People, product and perseverance are key” – Yolk Founder, Nick Philpot

Launched in 2014 with a mission to breathe new life into lunchtimes, Yolk believes every al desko meal matters. World Coffee Portal caught up with founder Nick Philpot to find out how the nine-store operator is disrupting London’s on-the-go market with premium food, specialty coffee – and a brand-new subscription model

Operating in some of Central London’s high footfall commuter districts, Yolk’s nine stores cater to busy professionals with a range of gourmet breakfast baps, poached egg pots, loaded sandwiches and specialty coffee roasted by Islington-based Caravan.

For Yolk founder Nick Philpot, speed-of-service was for too long synonymous with mediocrity in the capital’s food-to-go market and the premium operator has long courted London’s foodie scene with a commitment to sourcing fresh produce and menus inspired by global cuisine.