F.COOKE: London's oldest Pie and Mash shop

[@chrisg2779]

You have no idea how gently he’s holding those pies.

[@EstradaDuran-sg6co]

the food looks like sheeit though

[@secret.mission]

And, Eel blood in the eye ... it stings like buggery.

[@oggamer735]

@@EstradaDuran-sg6coWell what can you expect, it is britishfood. Only good food from UK is Tikka Masala.

[@EstradaDuran-sg6co]

@@oggamer735 is that yet more slop that englanders eat?

[@LORDdrPepper]

​@@oggamer735me when I lie

[@andyoushouldfeelbad]

I hope Joseph Cooke sees this and realizes how great a man he is for his craft. You don’t see enough of this anymore.

[@astroboirap]

looks bland though :(

[@rheinhartsilvento2576]

​@@astroboirapFood in northern Europe or in the north in general IS "bland". Ever heard of spicy Inuit, greenlandic or Icenadic food? Of course not. There's precious few - if any- herbs or plants -to provide extra flavors. You eat what you have and are grateful for it.

[@astroboirap]

maybe that's why that food has died a slow death. I'm glad it's not popular anymore here in London. @@rheinhartsilvento2576

[@NH-tv3jr]

Even though I prefer gravy, I loved it that he only serves liquor and won't budge!

[@Sam-gw5pl]

@@astroboirapyou cover it in chilli vinegar

[@robsmith7567]

This is rich cultural history. It's a shame that often working class lives are sidelined or looked down upon as low brow. These people are carrying on tradition that's an integral part of their communities.

[@LyraKeltica61]

Amen! besides that Rob, the wealthy live on the backs of the working class. It must suck to live in England or Scotland. I'm so glad that my grandparents left Scotland and moved to America where there's no such thing as a "royal family" living on our backs.

[@bokehintheussr5033]

but they're eating two forms of carbs in one meal... savages.

[@jonathanmcaleece9834]

Anyone who looks down on anyone is an asshole. Anyone who looks down on a hard working individual irrespective of what they do to contribute to society is a disgusting person. I think it’s a life well spent keeping up traditions from the past.

[@martinlong2804]

That pie and mash shop gave me food when I was waiting for my cheque to clear in the bank. Before that I had to work a week in hand. Me been a Paddy and the bullshit that was going on. I can only say respect to the real people and I'm most grateful . I have a tuc I'm my heart writing this. So any one who says talk bad about people like that. There not worth knowing . What I miss is the food and people I met there. I was back there last year . Not the same. I've a lot of friends over there . We still conta

[@martinlong2804]

We still contact each other we still meet up and pie shops like that and local pubs

[@ConcreteRiver]

It’s really beyond our limited human understanding of just how gently he is holding those pies.

[@Sinvisigoth]

I love the pride he has in the quality ingredients he uses to make his pies.

[@astroboirap]

looks bland though :(

[@gbhgvhgbh]

Great ingredients speak for themselves. Any good chef will tell you that.

[@hermanmunster3358]

I guess that is why his shop is still in business. When you have a good experience, you keep going back, and tell others about it. Quality speaks for itself!

[@pjh2331]

This guy is the epitome of taking pride in your work

[@androiduser4162]

coor yes what a lovely bloke id love to go and try a pie and mash there they look superb

[@astroboirap]

looks bland though :(

[@pjh2331]

@@astroboirap thanks for the response. I actually went there in October 2019! It was pretty bland, yes. The parsley liquor sauce doesn't have the kick you'd hope was conveyed by the color. But still...a working class staple. There were older people there loving it. It was a good experience

[@janshegers7667]

@@pjh2331 but the fact that he still makes everything himself.... is worth a lot! Personally I would like a bit more bland, not a big fan of too spicy.

[@EstradaDuran-sg6co]

@@pjh2331 its like a plate of shit dude

[@AntonioGazzaneo91]

good to see a taste of old london still intact, very respectable owner too

[@mrsteel9026]

theres loads of these places man

[@goobsta8906]

Blixem lmfao, what’s this in response to? I think the guy deleted his comment

[@johncogan8689]

@@goobsta8906 Found the saffa

[@wrd980]

I met this owner last summer. He is a total gentleman, and he makes amazing pies!

[@tonywalker4207]

Did he give you some lika 😂

[@brandonshafikhani4808]

I went there yesterday, as I’ve heard they had the best pie and mash in London. Since I was over here from the US for business, I made a special trip just to have this special dish. Joe and his staff were amazing, friendly and the food was epic!!! I even have a picture with Joe and I. I will certainly be back and am so happy I made the time to visit and enjoy a piece of true London cuisine!

[@goodputin4324]

How much was it you filthy Yankee?

[@martinhowe3679]

good on you mate well done glad you enjoyed it

[@ppstorm_]

why lie to strangers on the internet? is it an attention thing?

[@joeantolak4629]

You should post the pic as a profile instead of that b , what’s that stand for bot ?

[@shsh-he5qg]

Next time go up north to a proper chip shop and get chips meat pie and gravy ! You will go insane !😂

[@benwhitmore7885]

Love how much passion he has towards his job!

[@leebarrett9581]

I’m bloody starving now

[@Steve20127]

I'm off for some of that later!!

[@lukefoulds9729]

Ahahaha same

[@grant6256]

Lee Barrett I like dick does that me gay

[@epictag7879]

Guess what am having...... Pie and Mash

[@Gaffer_SLR]

Me too now

[@Gill-Leeds]

This gentleman is a National Treasure, and long may he continue. These traditions must never be lost. What a lovely man❤❤

[@shsh-he5qg]

Is he fk 😂 guy doing a job just like a kid working in kfc

[@gammergq9741]

​@shsh-he5qg If you believe that your as even as stupid than your dp and username 🤡

[@anti_honey]

​@@shsh-he5qg it's a labor of love for him, for a kid at a KFC it's only a paycheck. The pies are part of English cultural history and heritage, KFC is just another American corporation.

[@Cafe_TTV]

I've watched this numerous times and I still have no idea how gently he's holding those pies.

[@pete6645]

I have visited this shop several times and love the Eels & Mash, and it's such a wonderful, characterful and individual premises. I seek out local establishments like this wherever I go - they are so much more inspiring to visit than those awful ubiquitous chains like McDonalds, Pizza Hut or Costa which offer the same bland food in premises that all look the same, be they in London or Manchester or Glasgow.

[@TheBlaert]

Pie and mash is good stuff, but I can't fathom how people like jellied eels

[@scottishsuzuki8132]

TheBlaggert Have you tried them ?

[@TheBlaert]

@@scottishsuzuki8132 nope, am just not a massive fan of fish. Used to catch them on the fishing rod years ago but never liked the taste

[@harrycooke6349]

Nor me

[@kevintwine2315]

TheBlaggert They aren’t bad to be fair,I can understand how they aren’t to everyone’s taste though

[@TheFoodieCutie]

It seems more of a comfort food and traditional fare. The history shows that the poor back then had no other choice and it became a staple. It’s like American hot dogs, they’re alright, but you don’t go out of the way to eat it.

[@ejectorseatreservation3869]

I've been wanting to go to England my entire life and eat food like this. Looks amazing.

[@MrObliviousegg]

You must be really easy to please.

[@marshcrew]

George Kush like your mum

[@MrObliviousegg]

​@@marshcrew That's highly original! Did you come up with that one all by yourself?

[@marshcrew]

George Kush yep all by myself

[@GrumpyCunt]

you must have low expectations

[@martinlong2804]

I used to eat in that case year's a go as a Paddy's from Ireland Loved his food God bless you, I would nearly jump on a plane just to eat one of his pies I met that man, and as a Paddy's I miss England . Give my love to all

[@Steve20127]

Pardon?

[@mchuntertotalhypnosis7960]

you know mate good food

[@UsyksmashedFurytopieces]

Steve20127 I think he was giving his compliments to the Chef...pretty self explanatory tbh.

[@London1064]

martin Long Top Man 👍

[@iersejounge]

I went home and came back. Im never going back again. Stoney grey soil of my youth and all that. Misery packed hard on top of misery. Im free here.

[@tracymessage5373]

Love you Joe, you are a true London Guy. Fantastic. I so miss Pie & Mash living in the u.s.a. I was born in in Lambeth & my nan took me to Brixton market on Saturdays. Pie & Mash was always our lunch.! Yummy.

[@SwazersC]

why not make your own?

[@jackdaw9112]

Swazer Swazers you ever tried to replicate? It ain’t easy to get that same flavour etc they use certain ingredients not available in USA. Not that I know of .. I’ve tried never tasted anything like it.

[@alexandrawhitneyedwards312]

@@SwazersC it would cost a small fortune to gather all of the ingredients for one meal. Try finding beef kidney fat in an neighborhood market lol

[@yaelrar.4460]

You mean U.S.A.

[@LL-uw6sm]

It is lovely isnt it ..

[@rayd4430]

I came here for the buggery. This man is a British treasure.

[@GrandpaVince]

Hi guys this is josheps grandma and can i just say we are so proud josie and he keeps churning out those pies

[@shsh-he5qg]

You started referring to him as a bird ? 😂

[@richierichard511]

This is English working class food at its best.

[@FirstNameLastName-xb8kf]

OG TWO TONE we said English

[@newcheese8554]

ALL KIIINDS ponce

[@buffalobilbod647]

In this shop it isn’t actually the worst pie and mash I’ve ever been too

[@markofsaltburn]

Anyone who takes pride in being a member of the English working class, as I am, is a moron.

[@markofsaltburn]

Naypalm 100 Blimey! I must have been in a really bad mood when I wrote that.

[@bobs63]

Double Pie and Mash is a great meal, plenty of liquor and smothered in vinegar, my mates can't work it out and don't use vinegar but you don't get the proper flavour without it, when I was a kid we used to go to a pie and mash shop that used to chain the knives and forks to the marble tables so you couldn't nick them and someone had to bring a bowl of soapy water around to wash them, happy days

[@LyraKeltica61]

How freakin sad.

[@jackdaw9112]

Gotta have vinegar !

[@Shanibrook]

You comment at the end actually made me laugh , how could they 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm dying

[@TonyDAnnunzio]

It’s called gravy not liquor

[@jackdaw9112]

Tony D'Annunzio it’s definitely called liquor, not gravy.

[@erikagehr8273]

I love British culture around cuisine, the number of words that are used to describe food are amazing. "Good, honest food" and such phrases are interesting :P

[@andysavill8580]

The pie dont lie!

[@revol148]

+Erika Gehr yeah - well anything to detract from the awful taste of it !

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

yeh the curry is great

[@tommysoprano1441]

I am Italian Canadian and grew up eating Italian food BUT my mom as we would say always did things different. She worked at a grocery store and met many woman from different countries. One German lady taught her some German meals one lady who was from England introduced my mom to Meat pies and mash. Well lets just say it is definitely one of my favourite meals. Cheers

[@alid2507]

Anyone ask?

[@tommysoprano1441]

@@alid2507 ask what ?

[@alid2507]

@@tommysoprano1441 did anyone ask for your family story?

[@tommysoprano1441]

@@alid2507 some one keeps deleting my response to you. Do you own the pie shop ? If not then what the fuck do you care about my response? ALID????

[@alivingdagger9915]

@@alid2507 my brother in Christ we are in a public forum

[@hermanmunster3358]

I am a typical Englishman, and I LOVE pie and mash. But coming from the North East, I am a stranger to liquor, but not averse to the idea. We normally had rich onion gravy with ours. I like parsley sauce with fish, but never had it with pie and mash. I also love Minced beef and crispy baked dumplings too, that was always a favourite for my family growing up. And mum used to make the lightest, fluffiest, crispiest dumplings. We have lots of traditional dishes that are considered to be bland, or stodge by many critics. But in my opinion, they are not bland at all, and they are also so satisfying, especially during winter months. And such dishes are what fuelled the empire, and industrial revolution, so there is a lot to be reversed about the humble English cuisine.

[@alansmithee183]

Onion gravy sounds like it would be really good on those potatoes

[@TinaGray]

Fantastic short film all about my favourite meal pie n mash n liquor...bloody 'andsom!

[@tendfday]

Tina Gray good honest delious food. Yummy .

[@Elguapo93]

Thi Tran honest? Lol righto

[@yodaydyxz1752]

What’s a “Pom”

[@rozebronson6356]

I love the way you give yourself a thumbs up

[@oscarpisstorikiller8779]

shut up

[@oldproji]

I was brought up on this stuff in South London. My favourite Pie and eel shop was Youngs of Brixton, sadly no longer there now. They made their liquor with the water that the eels were cooked in and it gave it a distinct taste that I have never had since. Always had a double pie and mash and my Nan had eels. The Vinegar was soused with hot red peppers which I still do today. It's just slightly better than Tripe and onions, another of my favourite dishes.

[@bobdole7292]

So what is the liquor could you explain ?

[@oldproji]

@@bobdole7292Their liquor, (often referred to as green liquor), was a simple parsley sauce made from the water they stewed the eels in. It had a distinctive flavour that I haven't tasted anywhere else since. I have tried to replicate it using fish stock, but it just doesn't have the same edge. This food isn't at all complex. It consists of a ground beef and onion (minced beef) single serve pie; a portion of mash potato, and the parsley liquor. The other addition is a shake or two of malt vinegar that has had hot chili peppers steeped in it.

[@bradleyheck7204]

Now that is ENGLISH English Cuisine.I'm old enough to like liver and onions, but most Americans will shy away from innards like a frightened horse.

[@imcharming4808]

Their liquor is just water and parsley thickened with corn starch I’m pretty sure. Couldn’t be more simple, and isn’t a culinary marvel. I just hope they season everything well with salt, otherwise this is all pretty bland.

[@LuciThomasHardylover-qx6ts]

Liver is just so good for you! We were brought up with having it once a week, have done the same with my own children and told them why.

[@knightlife1]

A. Cooke's pie n mash in Shepards bush closed only a few months ago after 25 years of service. Such a shame. A dying London tradition.

[@stan1050]

Knight Life.. Least the R's still at Loftus Road..

[@annother3350]

The one in Greenwich is always packed

[@ryanessex7978]

That's because London doesn't have many Londoners left

[@johnfaram4684]

ethnic cleansing mate,but the media wont cover it.[fuckers]

[@freedomisslavery6840]

Knight Life Demographic change is why.

[@afc358]

Takes me back to my 70's childhood and our weekly trip to Manze's in Chapel Market. Got to have a splash of vinegar on it as well. Wonderful!

[@jonathanmowat8576]

Last time I was in there was about 20 years ago, when I worked in London and lived in Islington. I used to drink in the Alma Lounge pub, in Chapel Market also. Now I'm back home in Glasgow, but I miss it down there👍💯😎

[@Marc-n5e]

🤢🤮

[@gracebowers3524]

Can't beat it.. Integrity at it's finest. Doff of the cap to Mr Cooke.

[@L.O.R.D.Y]

Amazing I'm coming from Wales to try your pie and liquor out looks amazing guys

[@shounakgupte75]

The passion and his spirit ❤️

[@PrivateCustard]

This man is exactly the type of person that makes London great!

[@michaellloyd9914]

A diminishing breed

[@shsh-he5qg]

A proper geezer who is losing the touch 😂

[@c8136132]

I worked weekends as a teenager at Dalston Cooke's for 50p an hour. My Grandad used to take me along in the evenings when I was little, plus we only lived 1/2 mile or so away. I live in Essex today and luckily we still have them out here too!

[@gimmickstreet]

I remember the Dalston one as a kid and seeing the gentleman cut up the eels in the front window.😊

[@antikoerper256]

As a person born and still living in the Balkans, one thing I've always admired in you brits is your continuity, sustainability and protection of traditions. In that sense I am glad you saved yourself from the EU bureaucratic madness. Stay safe I love you. Huge respect from Bulgaria!

[@m3gAnac0nda]

Hahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Hahahahaha

[@appa72B]

Born in 1938, left my East End Bow E3 after a bomb blew up Bjohn Street in 1941 It is so good to taste a great east end dish Pie and Mash and great that Sainsburys sell it.

[@roddevereaux1830]

Lucky man, my grandfather was born in Walsall in 1938 came to Australia in 1971 with my dad (born 1960) on a ship. My grandad was accidentally electrocuted at work in 1989, my skinny fit as a fiddle father died in 2014, 54yo of a heart attack at the same workplace my grandad. I was a police officer from 2006 to 2018. I was brutally assaulted and permanently disabled from a traumatic brain injury. Funny thing life isnt it

[@maryjoyrubion4777]

Morbid arse people

[@alexandrawhitneyedwards312]

@@roddevereaux1830 I'm very sorry for so many tragedies in your life, darling. Please look after yourself and enjoy the good still around. Love from America.

[@NTomlin575]

Bullshit

[@vallee3140]

sorry but Sainsbury's has not got a patch on the original stuff.

[@TonyEgg93]

The man understands that no matter what you're cooking, as long as the standards are consistent, people will always come back.

[@jeffbrewster6658]

Haven’t had pie & mash for six years , living abroad , God I miss it .

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Don't worry there's probably more actual English people wherever you're living than in London now..

[@superstarshaker7402]

Vito Anderson .. probably true pal

[@jonathanxavier2026]

@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath Oh Jesus another whinging little twat so hell bent on turning a video about food into something political that he's probably scared of his own shadow because it's dark.

[@millwalljoey8350]

polifatts 😂😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@baccaismemebob2603]

I watch one video on pie & mash and this comes up...alright this American here will add it to his bucket list

[@maryjeanettewalton3663]

You sir are a gentleman and a gift to the world of bakers. If only there were more like you. Your honesty and commitment to authentic and wholesome food products is heartwarming and I am sure Delicious. Thank you for this video. Love from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@FrLawRE]

I think that this man is great because he takes real pride in offering his customers some traditional food that he makes himself. No frozen pies or chips in this pie shop!

[@lairdsimpsonog3840]

This guy deserves a Knighthood for all his great work, skill, service, and dedication to his craft.. And keeping an ancient British tradition alive.. God Bless You Sir ..💙 🙏 🇬🇧

[@kevbeck4092]

It’s nice to see this guys passion for his business

[@daveschwartz5893]

Sounded little sad when he said he makes vegetarian pies. 🤣

[@pauljones731]

It's a brave new world

[@frogtownroad9104]

I completely disagree. He seems quite proud of it.

[@daveschwartz5893]

@@frogtownroad9104 Of course he proud. What I mean is that he comes from a meat and potatoes era. He's a meat and potatoes guy. And now he has to make that which he probably never thought he would have to make.

[@daveschwartz5893]

@DOOM SLAYER oh for sure. Gotta adapt. But this guy never thought he would have to make that.

[@frogtownroad9104]

Dave Schwartz That could certainly be. I didn’t get that vibe but I may be missing something XD. Love the comment anyway!

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Meat pies are a pillar of culture here in Australia, great to see the roots. I'll make a point to pop into F.Cooke after all this Covid-19 stuff when I'm next in London, whenever that may be.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

@wildebest Ah shit, that's a shame.

[@eddybluesteel9058]

I remember eating there in the 70s when i was young them days great place to live!

[@goodputin4324]

So you're fat and old now?

[@Jamesblonde1976]

Unfornately this place is close now.. what a treasure.

[@Mk7Fiesta1997]

It's really sad all these classic British classics closing near where i live a fish and chip shop place closed after like 60 years of family business shut because of a big decline in business due to these new restaurants popping up on every corner

[@sherazuki]

day ruined

[@cockneyfinn160]

Such a shame..my local pie shop shut after over a 100 years of trading...oh well,goodbye my fellow Cockneys.

[@SeasideSparten]

IVE EAT AT THIS FINE ESTABLISHMENT AND THE PIE WAS AMAZING!

[@michaelmina4519]

Wonderful! Warming and sustaining food and I hope such tradition will continue for many years to come!

[@jamietrev]

It’s a delight to see Mr Cooke’s love and care that he puts into this first rate product

[@steparko23]

We need to protect this man at any cost 🇬🇧

[@Marc-n5e]

No

[@lisaamonty]

I think I might just try that in May when I travel across the pond!😊

[@johndobb4723]

"simple Simon met a pie man going to the fair" springs to mind when he mentioned pie men from days gone by

[@wtfdidijustwatch5053]

And Georgie Porgie podging a pie!

[@MrConan89]

I live in the Philippines and each time I visit UK I look for something new and different. I will be there in May 2024.

[@kn-qz7by]

This man rightly shows pride in his work and it's evident that it's reflected in the high quality of his product. Pie and Mash, along with fish & chips, is yet another British food that I only wish was popular in the U.S.!

[@ryansmith9015]

Harrington’s in tooting south London still going strong.went there as a kid and it’s still there,passed down the family.

[@walterwhite3018]

Amazed it's still open given the demographic change over time.

[@alundavies8402]

I used to love that shop in Selkirk road

[@relaxwithtomomusic3318]

I been going there all my life. They now have revamped it. An it's not has good

[@stevenmckean138]

You've gotta love a good pie there's nothing better.

[@ytv31]

Honest hardworking simple folks.

[@johnnyb9605]

I just love this National treasure, Hope it’s here for a long time and gets protected Brilliant 👍🏻

[@peteacher52]

YUM!! There needs to be a shop like this in every NZ town and several in the bigger cities! Pie and mash shops are all but unknown here but I think they'd catch on quickly.

[@chrisdooley6468]

My first ever trip to London was in the early 90’s and immediately after getting off the plane we were starving so the Ritz Carlton doorman got us a cab and said that for our first meal we had to take a bit of a ride to F. Cooke for pie and mash. It was the most delicious simple food I’ve ever eaten and the memory still sticks with me from those years ago. I will say I am NOT a fan of the eels however lol. Good lord that’s an acquired taste !!

[@bradleyheck7204]

It's a texture thing with me. Puts me right off. I don't enjoy squid or octopus, either. As for the Ritz Carlton, I think I got thrown out of the bar once. 🤣

[@clintonandrews1538]

All dressed up in a suit and tie for a TV interview, while inserting a ball of dough into his dough roller, his famous last words were: "It's got me tie" ;-D)

[@mazjap]

I always went to the 1 in Waltham abbey double pie mash and liqueur. Delicious I could eat that now .

[@superfuzzymomma]

An artist, in any field, has my respect and admiration. Bless Mr. Cooke, from america

[@christophermartinez381]

I hope they are still there this american wants a pie

[@desiputtar89]

He also makes vegetarian foods. Such a sweet man!

[@EricTheActor805]

You need to lay off the soy and go on a diet

[@EricTheActor805]

@Mike. Hunt. Good one Original

[@EricTheActor805]

@Mike. Hunt. Are you upset?

[@Alexander_l322]

Ladies please put the handbags 👜 down and have pie, might turn you into men.

[@krisc2535]

I'll be heading down to London soon because of this clip.

[@Larry]

can you get one for me while youre there? :D

[@Larry]

@Ragnar Lodbrok Aww :(

[@BobMarley-wh4sb]

Don't bother mate London is nothing like this Atall

[@CrysteAshley]

I’ve watched this three times over the past three years

[@alexandrawhitneyedwards312]

Can't get enough of that good old fashioned pie n mash, ay?

[@CrysteAshley]

Alexandra Whitney you’re absolutely right!

[@zyxwut321]

Nice, simple classic meal done beautifully. Good on you. Good that London is preserving some of its indigenous food. :)

[@73gmiller]

That looks so good! This may be the reason I was looking for to cross the pond.

[@GFSLombardo]

Joe is great! A real Londoner!! He also does jellied eels. Seconds anyone?

[@michaelfrost4584]

Almost as good as our Australian pies😊😊 Mate, your pies look fantastic. 👌

[@Tambo74]

I would have ate every last bit of that last plate served!

[@mcmc2817]

🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@MTknitter22]

Every country have these still few darling people continuing native cooking traditions and we LOVE YOU ALL.

[@sharonkay8638]

Can’t beat a plate of two and one - I’m so hungry and so homesick!😩

[@catyear75]

OmG that looks GOOD!!!

[@devanman7920]

I'm not from London but its awful sad to see places like this end

[@robertking3130]

Can I have it with fries?

[@Anonymous56657]

I know. We just see smelly curry houses everywhere

[@stedevo7149]

Oh boy I'm scouse up here in Liverpool, id love to try that...do you deliver🙈🙈

[@paulbrown1079]

Who needs master chef when this fella is around plus he knows his onions with the history of the pie.

[@steveindorset]

How awesome is this! I’m a Brummie, I first tried this London tradition of pie n mash at a P&M shop in Hastings, where Londoners go for a lot of day trips. It was without doubt one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! Next time I’m down the smoke I’m going to look up Mr Cooke’s shop.

[@ViolentxStrike]

We are spoiled by the likes of Nando’s and other trashy fast food establishments now days. This is true British food at it’s finest.

[@FoolMe2wice]

@Kevin Hodges had pie and mash for the first time from this place, the mash was alright, the pie tasted of absolutely fuck all. Tasted of nothing. Liquor wasnt bad tho. Not worth £6/7

[@blindsamurai102]

Be grateful, English food sucks . There’s a reason why you national dish is tikka masala

[@rbeck3200tb40]

@@FoolMe2wice Just put some salt an pepper on it . Sometimes they dont season food alot

[@ViolentxStrike]

blindsamurai102 Not really, since English food always beats American food & snacks on Eng vs USA KZbin videos. All I see is a bunch of Americans saying why they don’t have this food item in their country. We have some of best Indian restaurants in the world, don’t have very good Mexican food though you beat us there. So many Mexicans jumping the border it isn’t surprising though lol.

[@MrObliviousegg]

You make British food sound awful if this is the "finest". That's an insult to Beef Wellington...

[@leegibbs1727]

"It's got weight to it to hold the meat and gravy" "we use gravy browning to give it a bit if colour"......."theres no such thing as gravy in pie and mash...we don't even use the G word" 😂😂😂

[@alundavies8402]

My Mum said that it’s why there was less rickets the licker

[@alundavies8402]

Less rickets in London than Other cities

[@raptorbullets]

He says gravy browning which is just powder, had he said 'and a bit of gravy' yeah fair enough but he says gravy browning for colour, hope this clears things up :)

[@bubbacalling]

LIke the old man Cooke said in the 1800s, if a beautiful lady has a lovely pussy, you don't touch her, you liqueur.

[@jimmy2minutes]

@Haluk L. Aka I don't get it! Why not? And why not chips as well. Would fly out the door.

[@TheDanMartin]

Double double for me!!!! (2 pies & 2 servings of mash for those who aren’t in the know)

[@gauravudiyavar]

dan martin I live in Canada and you're version of double double sounds a lot more than what we consider the default meaning here.

[@davenolan5709]

@@gauravudiyavar It might be a reference to In N Out Burger's in USA? The double double is 2 hamburger patties.

[@pebbles987]

fatty

[@devilsadvocate9215]

Pie chips and gravy for me

[@maxwellharris507]

@@davenolan5709 now that's an artery clogger

[@Comuzzy]

I love this video I always watch it every time it pops on my recommended

[@johnfaram4684]

pie mash freshly cooked is the best,tastiest meal on the planet,full of goodness

[@Larryloafer488]

Turn the pie upside down, fill it with vinegar and pepper, best grub in London.

[@tracyprice1361]

Babu Khan grub is slang for food lol

[@annoyingbstard9407]

Gotta be chilli vinegar!

[@m4rk83]

Best food on Earth not just London!!!

[@mr.randomlikes1268]

carpy1970 you’re name should be crapy1979

[@BlurryAznboy101]

Michael B Is that really good?

[@alexbooth5981]

I grew up a ten minute walk away from this place and I had only ever been there once - the local culture has completely moved on to new (just as good) things. It's great to see it still going.

[@jamesjones3371]

Moved on or ethnic cleansing

[@liberaldriller9884]

@ James Jones : moved on, Home counties, Kent, Essex etc. Sorry did you just swallow your dog whistle?

[@henryb160]

@@jamesjones3371 he thinks the new things are 'just as good'. lol

[@BenjaminGoose]

We get it, you hate immigrants.@@jamesjones3371

[@DavidHalfordsLane]

That’s proper London.

[@Lewis....]

yep, proper dogshit food.

[@MRlebellion]

@@Lewis.... def must be dog shit being in business since 1862.

[@Cxrinae]

​@@Lewis....spoken like a mohammad that eats £2 chicken every night

[@Lewis....]

@@Cxrinae bet that sounded good in your head before you typed it

[@Cxrinae]

@Lewis.... Not as good as your mum sounded last night 😪

[@carldowd406]

Use to take my dear old Mum into Harrington's, Tooting, bless her..!

[@tomtht3355]

My first pie and mash experience at 6 years old in 1969. Cooke’s was always our Saturday morning treat.

[@jaysahota7728]

Need to come to London try one of these yummy pies .

[@ceejay-qi2py]

Jay Sahota sadly this shop closed and there is only 1or 2 real traditional pie shops left in London

[@Amatersuful]

dam London losing its culture

[@Natadangsa]

@@ceejay-qi2py this shop still opens

[@heathstjohn6775]

There's one , also , in ' The Walnuts ' ' , Orpington High St., Kent.

[@shadeharison]

theres also 1 in camden town,london,,and until recently,there was 1 in chapel market,islington,,,til it changed hands,and the new owners priced them selves out,,aka up the prices,,over charging,and under cutting the quality,,watery mash,,diluted liquer,,,and trade hit rock bottom,,when they got greedy,,,cos you could get a quality menu meal ,for much the same price,or less,,,,was a sad loss since the mansies days,as a low paid workers meal,,my last visit to the chapel market was my last,,when i saw what i was served,and walked out refusing to pay the 7,85p charge,,cos 11 months previous,,was charged 5,45,,by the previous owners,,,,,

[@heathstjohn6775]

@@shadeharison I hope it made them think. However , my experience has been those prepared to act , directly , like this , especially if in a controlled , poised manner , are always outnumbered either by the timid , or by the belligerent wherein the principle under discussion is forgotten , and the complainant easily dismissed . Perhaps others might continue to mention on here other locations of such places.

[@frankieglossman5699]

That looks amazing

It does look very good, and authentically English. But I don't know that I'm amazed by it and certainly don't find it "amazing", as we clearly saw how it is made. It's a simple recipe using common kitchen appliances, nothing that would cause amazement.

[@MrRorySteel]

Everything is fucking "amazing" nowadays all these people must do is walk around with their slack jaws open in total amazement.

[@tendfday]

Thor Swenson. it's also the experience , the history and delious well made food.

[@mikej4193]

@@tendfday ive lived local to this Pie Mash , it is crap now , not fit for a dog , he should close the doors !!

[@cardinalsin6313]

@@MrRorySteel F'kinell, I had to laff out loud at the image you conjured up! Lol

[@bubbacalling]

Imagine preparing and serving the same plate of food your entire life. Wow.

[@mcvicarross7]

I love this guy's pride & enthusiasm in his work & helping to maintain one of London's old traditions 👍 .. Would love to visit his shop some day, his pie n mash looks DEELISH 💯👏🇬🇧🤚👊

[@m4rk83]

2x Pie, 2x Mash, Liquor, Salt, Pepper, (Lots of) Chilli Vineger, 1x piece of Bread (for mopping), Orange Drink..... Nothing better on Planet Earth!

[@simoncook2632]

Yuu fakkin fat CANT!

[@Paradiselost69]

Used to love eating pie n mash here, was a great shame when it closed, the pie mash n liquor was gorgeous. I was a greedy sod though I had to have double pie n double mash

[@markho-sang8195]

I go to this piece n mash shop in hoxton

[@theurg4504]

Proudly Born and bred in hoxton and pie mash n liquer from cookes was part of growing up... Old geezer now but A taste I will never get bored off.

[@Diddy1970AD]

I keep meaning to go to a pie and mash shop when I'm in London but haven't got around to it. I think I will try F.Cooke in Hoxton, looks good and tasty!!

[@daleboxsell2805]

Who doesn’t love a good meat pie especially with mushy peas.