Smoked Sandwiches & Shawarma

Shambles Kitchen

Beef & pork specials, shawarma (including vegan), house-smoked meats, artisan homemade sauces & indoor/outdoor seating.

The Story

Shambles Kitchen is an independent street-food spot on York’s iconic Shambles, known for slow-smoked Yorkshire meats, bold flavours, and freshly made shawarma. Every sandwich is inspired by legendary local figures, prepared with artisan bread, homemade sauces, and ingredients smoked behind the shop.
With extra seating now available inside St Crux Church, customers can enjoy delicious food in one of York’s most historic spaces, supported by the wonderful York BID community.

WHAT HE SERVE

At Shambles Kitchen, we specialise in house-smoked meats, hearty sandwiches, fresh shawarma, and vegan-friendly alternatives. Our menu brings big flavours, using top-quality Yorkshire ingredients, slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, pastrami, beef barbacoa, and Lebanese-style chicken shawarma.
We also offer vegan shawarma, artisan focaccia buns, warm rye rolls, homemade sauces, and gluten-free options at our Smokehouse Burrito stall behind the main shop.

What They Sell & Services

Signature Sandwiches

  • The Dick Turpin – Beef Reuben
  • The Harry Trotter – Pulled Pork
  • The Dame Judy Hench – Ham & Pulled Pork
  • The Guy Fawkes – Beef Barbacoa
  • The Trufflepuff – Pulled Pork with Truffle Mayo

Shawarma

  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Vegan Shawarma (“It’s Not Chicken”)

House-Smoked Specialities

  • Smoked brisket
  • Smoked pork collar
  • Smoked gammon
  • Smoked beef shin

Extras & Options

  • Artisan breads
  • Homemade sauces (Shambles Mayo, Apple BBQ, Aioli, Sriracha)
  • Gluten-free options (available at Smokehouse Burrito stall)

Dining & Seating

  • Indoor seating at St Crux Church
  • Outdoor seating supported by York BID

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