#pie-and-mash

#pie-and-mash

A historic Pie and Mash shop in Deptford is closing its doors permanently on January 25, following over 100 years of operation.

Michelle Jones is striving to preserve pie and mash traditions while facing challenges from changing tastes and recent burglaries.

Manze's Deptford branch, a historic pie and mash shop since 1914, closes January 25, 2023, marking the end of an era.

Owner George Mascall is retiring, with no family interest in continuing the business, leading customers to mourn its impending closure.

Pie and mash shops are a traditional English staple, but are becoming scarce in London due to changing tastes and gentrification.

Essex has emerged as a new hub for pie and mash shops, with the likes of F Cooke and Robins opening in Chelmsford.

Traditional pie and mash shops are a beloved yet declining London institution, with only around 20 remaining from a peak of 150 in the 1930s.

Richard Holden is advocating for Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status for pie and mash, celebrating its cultural significance and desire for protected recognition.