Little Chef was a quintessential British roadside restaurant chain, launched in 1958 to serve the growing number of motorists with affordable, all-day breakfasts and classic comfort food. Instantly recognizable by its red signage and cartoon chef mascot, it became a nostalgic fixture on A-roads and motorways, offering dishes like the Olympic Breakfast and Jubilee Pancakes to generations of travelers. At its peak, it had hundreds of locations and was often paired with petrol stations or motels, but changing tastes and competition from faster, slicker chains led to its gradual decline. By 2018, the last Little Chef closed, leaving behind a legacy of retro charm and greasy spoon affection.
