Greater London's population is somewhere around 9-9.8 million depending on the estimate used, spread across an area of roughly 1,572 square kilometres — by far the largest city in the UK, and one of the largest in Western Europe.
A big city with a small sweet shop scene
For a city that size, London's dedicated sweet shop scene is oddly compact. The best-known name is Hope and Greenwood, founded in 2004 by Kitty Hope and Mark Greenwood, who opened their first shop in East Dulwich before adding a second in Covent Garden in 2006 — a proper 1950s-style retro sweet shop that's since gone on to license its branding internationally. It's a lovely shop. It's also one shop (plus its Covent Garden branch), in a city of nine million people, which tells you most Londoners aren't buying their sweets from a specialist at all.
Where everyone else actually buys sweets
The overwhelming majority of confectionery sold in London goes through supermarkets, newsagents and convenience stores — single bags, not bulk, not vegan-specific ranges, not halal-friendly lines, not trade cases for a business or event. In a city this size, "near me" searches return thousands of results, almost none of which solve for anything beyond a standard bag.
Why delivery makes more sense than searching London for a specialist
Between Hope and Greenwood's two shops and the rest of the city, there isn't a realistic walk-in option for bulk, dietary-specific or trade-quantity sweets anywhere in London. Ordering online and having it delivered solves that regardless of which borough you're in — no need to identify which of nine million people's local shops might stock what you actually want.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, London included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to London?
Yes — UK-wide, including London, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
What's the most famous sweet shop in London?
Hope and Greenwood, since 2004 — a small retro specialist, not a bulk supplier.
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in London?
Not from a walk-in specialist — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to London addresses instead.
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