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Where can I buy Zimbabwean food in the UK?
Last updated 8 March 2026
General information only, not legal advice. Rules and requirements change; check the relevant official source before acting.
Zimbabwean and Southern African food shops have grown significantly in UK cities. London has several shops in areas like Peckham, Brixton, Lewisham, and Tottenham. Birmingham has shops in Handsworth and Erdington. Manchester has stores around Moss Side and Rusholme. Coventry, Milton Keynes, Leeds, and Leicester also have African food shops. Look for shops stocking maputi, kapenta, dried mopane worms (madora), maheu, mazoe, biltong, boerewors, mealie meal for sadza, and various relishes. Online stores also deliver nationwide. Some UK supermarkets like Asda and Morrisons stock basic items like mealie meal in areas with larger African communities. Facebook groups for Zimbabweans in specific UK cities often share recommendations for the best local shops. WhatsApp groups for your area are another good source of information.