It starts slow.

A pot of Turkish tea, steaming gently. The clink of cutlery. A table that keeps filling—plate after plate, colour after colour. This isn’t your average brunch. This is Serpme. And at Olea Social, it’s what weekends are made for.

So… What Is Serpme?

Serpme (pronounced serp-may) means “to spread” in Turkish—and that’s exactly what happens.

More than just a meal, it’s a ritual of gathering, born from centuries of Mediterranean mornings where family, friends, and neighbours came together to share whatever the day offered: cheeses, olives, homemade jams, crusty bread, soft poğaça pastries, golden honey, and more.

There’s no centrepiece. No main. Just abundance, variety, and conversation. It’s about grazing, chatting, pausing for another cup of tea, and laughing over the last bite of feta.

Why Londoners Are Falling for Serpme

Because it’s slow. It’s social. And it’s a delicious rebellion against the grab-and-go culture.

At Olea Social, we bring this tradition to life every Saturday and Sunday from 09:30, with generous spreads built for two (or four, or six—you’ll want to share). And unlike the “brunch until noon” rush, we serve it well into the afternoon, so you can sleep in and still make it to the table on time.

And what a table it is.

You’ll find cheeses spiced with pepper and walnut. Olives so good you’ll lose track of time. Tomato and cucumber salad that actually tastes like tomato. Buttery pastries. Kaymak and honey. Tahini and grape molasses. Acuka—a punchy, addictive spread of walnut and red pepper that no one ever forgets.

And then there’s the bread.
Baked in-house, fresh each morning, our loaves arrive still warm—soft inside, golden outside. Every slice tells a story, every tear shared. It’s that kind of bread. The kind you break with people you love.

Because that’s what Serpme is all about.

More Than a Meal—It’s a Memory

In Turkey, Serpme isn’t just eaten—it’s remembered. It’s Sunday mornings with grandparents. Holiday mornings in coastal towns. City mornings with friends who talk for hours.

Now, it’s London mornings too. Tucked just off Upper St Martin’s Lane, moments from Seven Dials Market, and just far enough from the rush of the West End to feel like a proper escape.

So next weekend, don’t book “brunch.”
Book Serpme.

Reserve your shared breakfast at Olea Social Olea Social Online Bookings | OpenTable.

You bring the people. We’ll bring the plates—and the bread, baked with love.