There’s something about a really good sandwich that just hits differently. Not the sad desk lunch kind though. We’re talking proper fillings, fresh bread, and ingredients that have been made with care.
With British Sandwich Week running from 18–24 May 2026, it’s the perfect time to celebrate something that’s become a true staple of British food culture. Said to have been invented by the Earl of Sandwich himself, the humble sandwich has grown into a national favourite – simple, satisfying, and endlessly adaptable.
At Nicholson’s, we like to think we’re doing our bit to keep that tradition alive, just with a little more flavour, a little more care, and a lot more quality.
And if you know, you know. And if you don’t yet… this is your sign to come and try it.
At Nicholson’s, sandwiches aren’t an afterthought. They’re built from the same ingredients we’re proud to sell across the shop – proper meats, homemade fillings, and flavours that actually deliver.
Step up to our deli counter and you’ll find a selection that feels a cut above the usual lunchtime offering.
Think home-cooked roast meats, sliced fresh and piled generously into soft bread. Northumbrian beef, slow-cooked pork, roast turkey, all prepared in-house and full of flavour. This is the kind of sandwich that doesn’t need dressing up.
Alongside that, you’ll find our homemade deli staples – peas pudding, coleslaw, cheese savoury – all made right here, the way they should be. They’re the quiet heroes of a proper sandwich, and once you’ve had them, there’s no going back.
If you’re grabbing lunch on the go, our ready-made sandwiches are anything but ordinary.
Made fresh in-store using quality ingredients, you’ll find fillings like tikka chicken, coronation chicken, and sweet chilli chicken, all made using our carefully sourced Cumbrian chicken breast. We also offer classics like tuna and crab, with seafood sourced locally from North Shields.
They’re quick, convenient, and still feel like something a bit special, which is exactly how lunch should be.
Some days call for something warm, and that’s where our hot counter comes into its own.
Our hot roast pork sandwiches, complete with all the trimmings and proper crackling, are a firm favourite. Add to that our selection of hot sausage rolls, pies and pasties, and you’ve got a lunchtime that feels more like a treat than a routine.
Perfect for those days when you want something hearty, comforting and full of flavour.
Of course, no sandwich is complete without a few extras.
Add a bag of crisps, a cold drink, or something sweet from our counter, whether that’s a traybake, a slice of cake, or just a little something to round things off.
It’s simple, it’s satisfying, and when it’s done properly, it’s about as quintessentially British as it gets.
For our customers, it’s not just about grabbing something quick. It’s about knowing where your food comes from, trusting the quality, and enjoying something that’s been made with care.
Everything you see at our deli counter is prepared in-house wherever possible, using the same standards we apply across the whole shop.
So whether you’re popping in for a quick bite, picking up lunch for the office, or just fancy treating yourself, Sandwich Week is the perfect excuse to discover (or rediscover) what we do best.
