Founded in 2017 Bun and Grain Shack is run by professional chef Fedja Stanic. He has worked in numerous kitchens in London including The Original Soho House, , The Lexington, Cafe Boheme, Rules of Covent Garden, Public House, The Groucho club. ....
He has worked in Spain's southern region of Andalucia which also influences his cooking . Fedja loves the concept of American diners, honest plates of food made with love, which led him to experiment and add his own stamp to it. He found a perfect pairing for his idea in 2018 at the eclectic New Rose Pub on Essex Road where he ran the kitchen with Zahredin Ezzaouche, his Sous Chef form Public house days. After the New Rose, and a short stint and The Holborn Studios , Regent's canal venue where stars go to get their photos taken, Bun and Grain Shack has found it's new home at The Hand of Glory, popular pub, food and music venue in Hackney, part of JaguarShoes collective. |
Search for different fillings for the buns and new ideas to keep the pulse and grain salads exciting is always on. A weekly special is offered to put these to the test with our customers.
As well as his twists on traditional bun fillings the chef uses influences from his past experiences. . Fedja’s Balkan up-bringing has him specialising in smoked and barbecued meats. His specially made prawn burger was also developed over months of trials. Bun and Grain Shack is keen to look after their vegetarian and vegan customers. The veggie burgers go through many months of trials and change with the seasons. Southern fried tofu burger with kimchi which has become a hot favourite with vegan and meat eating customers alike is always on the menu though, now a classic. Twice a week Fedja is up in the early hours at London’s meat and fish markets to get the best produce. Most of the menu is homemade. *Photos courtesy of Jana Ezzaouche |