Sandwiches

How to make Club Sandwich

A triple-decker toasted sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

What it is

Club Sandwich in the kitchen

Club Sandwich is a triple-decker toasted sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

Why make it

Make Club Sandwich when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Toast the bread evenly and keep it warm.

  2. Step 2

    Spread mayonnaise over each slice, then build the first layer with chicken, lettuce and tomato.

  3. Step 3

    Add the middle toast, then layer bacon, more chicken and lettuce.

  4. Step 4

    Top with the final toast and secure each quarter with a cocktail stick before cutting.

  5. Step 5

    Serve straight away so the toast stays crisp.

    Look for: clean stacked layers with crisp toast and an even filling in every quarter Tip: Slice all fillings thinly and distribute them to the corners so every bite is balanced. Avoid: overfilling the centre, which makes the layers slide apart
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.