London, we are proud to say, is home to the Scotch Egg Race.
In a summery/breadcrumbed twist on Leadenhall Market’s annual Pancake Day Race, Monday 27 July 2026 sees an eccentric dash in which bowler hat-sporting contestants sprint through the ornate Victorian market, balancing a scotch egg on a spoon.
Anyone can take part in the races — happening from 12pm — with the winner receiving a £100 tab for either the Lamb Tavern or Old Tom’s Bar, both in Leadenhall Market.
But all competitors are winners really; everyone gets a scotch egg on the house. That’s Monday’s lunch sorted, anyway.
Despite its name, the scotch egg as we know it was actually invented for the posh London department store, Fortnum & Mason in 1738.
Scotch Egg Race, Leadenhall Market, 27 July, from 12pm, free. To take part, email [email protected]
