Scaldy: London’s First Spice Bag Specialists Open Second Site in Peckham

Scaldy, London’s first dedicated Spice Bag specialists, is opening its second site on 17th September 2025 with a new residency at The Red Bull on Peckham High Street. Following the success of its debut at Feeney’s in the City, Scaldy brings the cult Irish takeaway favourite south of the river, offering locals a bold new neighbourhood spot with bags of flavour and character.

Scaldy began when founder Max Spiro set out to recreate the spice bags his Irish partner Gav missed most from home. For Max, who is half Singaporean, the spice bag was a revelation and a reminder of how incredible late-night food could be. Scaldy, an Irish word for a brutal hangover, was born from those roots. Max, whose background includes leading roles at London’s top restaurants such as Kitchen Table, Fallow and Davies & Brook, took inspiration from both Dublin’s Irish-Chinese takeaways and his own Singaporean heritage to open Scaldy’s first site at Feeney’s in July 2024. 

The Menu: At the heart of Scaldy is the Spice Bag. A much-loved Irish late-night staple of fried chicken, golden chips, wok-tossed veg and an addictive Chinese spice mix. Alongside the classic chicken spice bag, diners at Scaldy at The Red Bull can choose from beef or tofu with all mixes, sauces and marinades made in-house. The menu also includes chicken balls, spring rolls, gyoza and spiced fries, along with indulgent Munch Boxes – a pizza-sized box containing two spice bag portions, chicken balls, spring rolls, and a choice of curry or satay sauce.

The Location: Scaldy will be serving food from Wednesday to Saturday at The Red Bull, offering the unmistakable flavour punch of Ireland’s most famous takeaway in one of Peckham’s most characterful and historic pubs. The venue offers space for 40 covers indoors and 50 outdoors, providing ample space for locals and Spice Bag aficionados alike.

Founder of Scaldy, Max Spiro, says:
“Spice bags are something people in Ireland grow up with. They’re nostalgic, comforting and always full of flavour. Bringing them to London has been an amazing journey, and Peckham feels like the perfect next step for Scaldy. We asked our fans where they wanted to see us appear next, and South London was clearly top of the list. Peckham is a neighbourhood that loves good food and big flavours, and we’re excited to be part of the scene there now.”

Scaldy at The Red Bull opens on Wednesday, 17th September. 

For more information visit: https://www.scaldylondon.co.uk/