Chango Empanadas is opening in Perrin’s Walk, off Hampstead High Street, today (March 28).
It is the chain’s tenth outlet across the capital, including one in Highgate High Street.
Founder Bernardo Neville, who was born in Argentina, said: “I am thrilled to be opening the tenth Chango here in Hampstead.
“I hope that the local residents will enjoy having this addition of authentic Argentinian empanadas in the neighbourhood.”
Chango Empanadas are pre-cooked and also come frozen. They can be kept in the freezer for up to three months or in the fridge for up to five days.
Handmade empanada fillings include traditional beef, spicy chicken, ham & cheese, tomato, mozzarella and basil, champagne olives and mozzarella, spinach and ricotta and a humita vegan option.
Argentinian chimichurri sauce will also be available.
Chango in progress in Perrin’s Walk, in Hampstead (Image: Chango Empanada)
Barnardo was born and brought up in Tucuman, Argentina where he says he learnt the art of making the perfect empanada.
According to the firm’s website, he sets the highest standards and uses fresh ingredients for its range of products.
Other Chango stores can be found in Clapham Common, Kensington High Street, Mayfair, Parsons Green, Richmond, kerbside in Wandsworth and Wimbledon.