Arepa & Co, the UK’s sole Venezuelan casual dining brand, has launched its new flagship location in London’s Elephant & Castle.
Founded in Haggerston in 2014, Arepa & Co — led by Ernesto Moreno and Kathe Cunin — also operates locations in Brixton and Bethnal Green.
The menu centres around arepas — traditional flat corn breads, toasted, split open, and stuffed with a variety of fillings such as meats, pulses, and dairy, a tradition rooted in the continent’s indigenous tribes. It also showcases cachapas, sweetcorn pancakes typical of Venezuela, alongside a selection of small plates, including yuca chips and the brand’s signature tequeños — a puff pastry snack filled with cheese and guava.
The new location features a 70-cover restaurant and a 20-foot bar.
Moreno said: “We are excited to bring Arepa & Co to London's centre of Latin American culture, Elephant Park. This location feels like the perfect place to open our flagship restaurant.”
