A Family Legacy Since 1954

Walk into Silvios London and you step into seven decades of coffee heritage. Founded in 1954 by Silvio’s grandfather, the family-run café has weathered the changing tides of London’s food scene – evolving from a “greasy spoon” in the 1970s, to a quality sandwich bar, to today’s premium Italian café destination.

Silvio, the third generation at the helm, sums it up: “Our point of difference has always been authenticity. We only serve Italian coffee – our own blend imported from Northern Italy – alongside paninis, focaccias, pizzas and pastries. It’s about quality, but also speed and consistency, which is vital in today’s café culture.”

More Than Just a Café

Silvios is no longer a single-site operation. Today, the group runs four outlets across London and the Chilterns:

• Liverpool Street (Paul Street, Shoreditch) – A busy commuter hub where speed of service is essential, run with just two staff at peak.
• Oxford Street (Duke Street) – A seven-day operation catering to shoppers with premium coffee and hot food, supported by a larger team.
• Kingshill Kitchen, Great Missenden – A community venture set up during Covid, trading inside a Baptist Church to give the village a coffee shop, local store, and hub for youth groups.
• High Wycombe Lido (opening soon) – A new outlet that will bring the Silvios experience to a leisure environment.

This mix of city-centre grab-and-go outlets and community-led cafés shows how Silvios has evolved beyond the “traditional London café” into a versatile operator — balancing premium products with local connection.

Alongside its award-winning coffee (including a National Flat White Award win at Ravey Street), Silvios offers a full menu of Italian breads, roasted vegetable paninis, pizza slices, pastries, and cakes — all made fresh on site, true to its ethos of quality and authenticity.

Meeting Modern Café Demands with Hot Food

As café culture evolves, coffee alone is no longer enough. Hot food has become a cornerstone of the Silvios menu – second only to coffee in importance. From toasted ciabattas and focaccias to freshly roasted vegetables, pizza slices, and pastries, customers now expect more than ever: speed, quality, and consistency.

“People don’t want a full restaurant meal at lunchtime; they want high-quality food they can grab quickly. Speed is essential in the city, and that’s where the right equipment makes all the difference.”

The Equipment Solution: Panasonic SCV3

To meet these demands, Silvios turned to Panasonic’s SCV3 ovens — compact, reliable, and powerful solutions designed for modern café operators.

The Panasonic SCV3 offers:

• Speed & Efficiency: Toasts a ciabatta in just 55 seconds.
• Consistency: Panasonic’s Twin Inverter technology ensures even results without cold spots.
• Ease of Use: Touch display, programmable menus, and easy-to-clean cavity make it ideal for busy teams.
• Space Saving: Stackable design means two ovens can fit into the footprint of one competitor unit.
• Versatility: From sandwiches and pastries to roasted vegetables, pizzas, and sausage rolls, it handles the lot.

“The SCV3 is a vast improvement over what we had before — easier to clean, simpler to use, and fast. The difference in consistency is night and day.”

Working with Regale: Service That Delivers

Silvio first bought an SCV2 online, only to find he lacked the support and training to make the most of it. That changed when Panasonic introduced him to Iain Phillips, Managing Director of Regale Microwave Ovens Ltd – the UK’s leading independent specialist and the world’s largest reseller of Panasonic catering equipment.

“At Regale, our mission is to make accelerated cooking simple, efficient, and reliable for operators of all sizes. It’s not just about supplying ovens — it’s about providing tailored solutions, training, and pre-programming that make kitchens more productive from day one” said Iain Phillips, MD, Regale Microwave Ovens Ltd.

Silvio was also given the opportunity to work closely with Scott Kedwards, Panasonic’s development chef, to support menu development. This was made possible because of Regales ongoing relationship with Panasonic, giving customers access to vital resources including Scott’s expertise to train staff and develop menus on an ongoing basis, not just when a new oven is purchased.

The Impact: Efficiency, Quality, and Growth

Since introducing the SCV3, Silvios has seen immediate results:

• Faster service during peak times.
• Consistent quality, with no risk of burnt food.
• Minimal training needed, thanks to simple pre-programmed settings.

With demand growing, Silvios has already invested in a second SCV3 for its newest site at High Wycombe. Unlike the previous model, the SCV3 includes an innovative app for seamless menu updates across an entire estate, in a matter of minutes, which will prove valuable as the business continues to scale up.

As a Regale customer, Silvios can also benefit from Regale’s unique back to base service package, with a free loan machine available, so their business remains uninterrupted should their oven develop a fault.

“I would 100% recommend the SCV3 — and Regale — to other café operators. It’s compact, economical, and perfectly suited to a busy café. Regale’s support makes all the difference.”

Conclusion: Tradition Meets Innovation

Silvios is no longer just a single café — it’s a multi-site operator with heritage, authenticity, and innovation at its heart. With the trusted partnership of Regale and the cutting-edge performance of Panasonic SCV3 ovens, Silvios continues to thrive — serving not just coffee, but a complete customer experience built on quality, speed, and community.

Box-Out: Hints & Tips for Café Operators

✅ Pre-programming is a game-changer
Have ovens delivered with recipes already loaded, so staff can use them confidently from day one.

✅ Consistency across multiple sites
For operators with more than one location, pre-programmed menus ensure the same results everywhere — protecting brand reputation.

✅ Maximise your space
Choose compact, stackable ovens like the Panasonic SCV3 to double capacity without taking up extra counter space.

✅ Simplify staff training
Touch displays and pre-set menus reduce the reliance on highly skilled staff and speed up onboarding.

✅ Future-proof operations
Use asset tagging and menu connectivity features to keep track of equipment, streamline maintenance, and update menus across sites quickly.