Nathalie proves that fast food needn’t be unhealthy or unsustainable. Select a box of ready-made Mediterranean fare to can eat-in at the Hanover Square deli or take away to dine al desko. The fridges and shelves, stacked with vibrant juices and healthy sweet-treats, are obsessively organised and every bit as sharp and sleek as the marble and stainless steel decor.

Work in The City? Head to Zobler’s Deli & Diner, a traditional New York-style Jewish deli set inside the old banking hall of The Ned. Grab one of the sandwiches overflowing with juicy pastrami or smoked salmon.

It’s tricky to squeeze a five-hour flight into your lunch hour, so pop to Soho’s The Good Egg to be transported by Middle-Eastern cuisine. The produce is from sustainable and ethical sources, while its click-and-collect takeaway service means you’ll have extra time to attempt clearing your inbox.

If the thought of another packed lunch in your Shoreditch office isn’t filling you with excitement, then a Polú Poké bowl or “Pokerito” roll might be for you. You can even order ahead and skip the queue if you’re in a rush.

Lunch like a Parisian in Chelsea’s Cuisine de Bar, a
bakery-cum-café by Poilâne that’s perfect for catching up with work
colleagues over coffee and pastries. Try its signature tartines:
open sourdough sandwiches with mouth-watering toppings.

Feast on hearty gourmet sandwiches (yes, that includes the much-loved fish finger variety), colourful salads and all-day brunch at Bluebelles of Portobello. Try the kale smoothie for a green-fix to keep you going through the afternoon.

Hot lunches during work are becoming fewer and far between for
the busiest of us, but they don’t have to be a rarity. If you’re
working around London Bridge, grab a stool by the open kitchen in
Padella. Modestly priced fresh pasta dishes and a charming
atmosphere will brighten your day – that is, if you manage to get
to the popular eatery early enough to secure a seat.

Make a lunch date with Daylesford for seasonal organic plates
and salads straight from its sustainable, organic farms in the
Cotswolds and Staffordshire to your fork in Marylebone. Satisfy
your hunger with meals from the main menu or daily specials – plus,
the interior is irresistibly instagrammable.

Old Street serves up your lunch spot of dreams. Here, Serata Hall looks as good as its food tastes – even the side dishes are incredible. Eat-in at the lofty and eclectically decorated space, or be the envy of your colleagues as you ponder over your emails with a takeaway pizza at your desk.