Gaucho has partnered with Paris-based Argentinian street food brand Clasico Argentino to bring the chain to the UK.
The group, which currently operates seven restaurants in the French capital has launched its first site in London next door to Gaucho’s restaurant in Swallow Street, Mayfair.
Clasico Argentino is the brainchild of two Argentinians; Enrique Zanoni, multi-faceted entrepreneur and traveler, and head chef Gaston Stivelmaher.
It will offer a selection of 12 empanadas based on authentic recipes from Buenos Aires.
Zanoni said: “Londoners love to embrace food from around the world. And whilst our empanadas are as authentic as they come, there’s a satisfying familiarity to our buttery pastries. They are filled with a choice of fresh, seasonal ingredients including tasty meat, cheese or vegetables or fish. We shape and crimp them, and bake until golden brown.”
As well as empanadas, Clasico Argentino will also be serving its own helados using traditional production methods and natural ingredients such as real vanilla, fruit purees and whole milk.
The Swallow Street location will have seating for 18 inside, 16 outside, and will offer take- away, and delivery through Deliveroo. It will be open from 8am until 10 pm seven days a week.
There will also be a Clasico Argentino food truck based next to Gaucho in Broadgate.
