Pie & mash could be given Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status [Video]

Rick Poole grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, the oldest of its kind still in operation. A campaign to give the traditional dish protected status is giving Poole hope his business will continue to flourish for years to come despite the ever-growing competition from more complex fare.

Pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor has been enjoyed by the Cockney natives of east London since the first shops appeared there in the 19th century.

Back then, the pies were filled with eels as they were cheap and plentiful in the River Thames.

The eels have long been replaced by minced beef but jellied eels are still available for order on the side.