The 20 best sandwich recipes

A bold boast maybe, but we proudly stand by it. Presenting 20 of the world’s best sandwiches by some its best food writers and cooks. Maybe start here: Pierre Koffmann’s croque monsieur! The definitive recipe for France’s finest sandwich by one of her greatest chefs. Add James Cochran’s buttermilk chicken, Rick Stein’s grilled mackerel baguette, Giorgio Locatelli’s Milanese panini and Claridge’s posh tea selection. We humbly offer Uyen Luu’s crispy pork belly bahn mi, Georgina Hayden’s halloumi, Signe Johansen’s fish finger sandwich, and the sweet perfection that is Claire Ptak’s peanut butter and jelly. Trust us. Your working-from-home lunch will never be the same again.

Salty tang marries sweet tartness to produce an irresistible combination

The freshest ingredients are all that’s needed, and it’s best eaten immediately

Crab sandwich by Calum and Tracey Greenhalgh. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

This Vietnamese baguette has a satisfying mix of flavours and textures

Vietnamese banh mi with five spice crispy pork belly by Uyen Luu. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

An earthy, sophisticated sandwich filling that’s also good eaten as a salad

Roasted beetroot, carrot, spiced nuts and whipped feta by Rebecca Oliver. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

Breakfast like a champion on this winning combination, which can also be made with giant crumpets

Sausage and egg sandwich by Max Halley. Photograph: Max Halley

A deli classic that’s taken up a notch with freshly baked bagels and lean fish

Smoked Salmon Deluxe by Mark Ogus. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

A simple, but flawless, baguette that’s not so easy to find outside of Paris

Ham sandwich in a French bar by David Tanis. Photograph: Christopher Hirsheimer

A Chinese twist gives the devilled egg sandwich a spicy, umami-laden hit

The Highway Dan by Gabriel Pryce. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

A flavour mashup that’s a tribute to Antipodean and Asian heritage

Kiwi & Roo’s ‘lucky beef’ steak sandwich by Lara Lee and Fiona Hannah. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

An iconic street food of India that’s best served hot and buttery

Bombay sandwich by Nik Sharma. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

Yin and yang come together harmoniously in this doorstopper, with extras that last forever

Buttermilk chicken, scotch bonnet jam, pickled cabbage and crispy shallots by James Cochran. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

A delicious sandwich that’s ubiquitous along the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul

Rick Stein’s balık ekmek - griddled mackerel in a baguette with tomato, lettuce, onion, chilli and sumac. Photograph: James Murphy

Savour a taste of Milan, and the Italian chef’s childhood, with this brilliant focaccia sandwich

Milanese and gremolata panini by Giorgio Locatelli. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

Memories of toasting this bistro classic over coals at his grandmother’s house still make the French chef’s mouth water

Croque-monsieur by Pierre Koffmann. Photograph: David Loftus

A fresh green sauce takes this humble sandwich to the next level

Fish finger sandwich with Nordic dill salsa by Signe Johansen. Photograph: Patricia_Niven/Patricia Niven

A kick of heat and a touch of spice – plus bacon – turbo-charges this old classic

Grilled cheddar and jalapeño popper sandwich by Claire Thomson. Photograph: Sam Folan

Crispy chicken, herby sauce, miso mayo: this is one to eat all by yourself, not share

Chicken S+Dwich by James Ramsden and Jaqueline Barbosa. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

A quintessential American combination that works just as well with smooth peanut butter as it does with crunchy

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich by Claire Ptak. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

The idea of a toasted sandwich with bacon, smoked salmon and mango chutney is curious, but surprisingly delicious

Bacon du bedat by Simon Hopkinson. Photograph: Kate Whitaker/The Observer

The luxury hotel reveals its five golden rules for perfect sandwiches, and shares a recipe for its cream cheese filling

Claridge’s tea sandwiches. Photograph: Claridge's

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