Pie and mash
A typical serving of pie and mash with liquor and eels | |
| Alternative names | Pie, mash and liquor |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course, snack |
| Place of origin | England |
| Region or state | London |
| Associated cuisine | English cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Shortcrust pastry, minced meat, mashed potatoes, parsley sauce |
Pie and mash is a traditional working-class food, originating in the Docks of London. The dish has been popularised as "a Cockney classic". It typically consists of a minced beef pie, mashed potato, and a parsley sauce known as liquor. Pie, mash and eel shops have been in London since the 19th century, and are still common in East and South London, and in many parts of Kent and Essex.