T&j Kelly Pie And Mash - Epping Forest

If I could of eaten 4 pies I would have. 3 pies, mash n gravy and a strong cup of my favourite builders tea. If I shut my eyes I feel like I'm back home! Amazing food, amazing place.

I live over 30 miles from this Pie Mash shop so are not a regular visitor, but always make appoint of going there when ever I am in the area , providing they are open very short opening hours for a restaurant/takeaway Today I was about 9 miles from them so decided to take a detour so I could enjoy there lovely Pie Mash, luckily I arrive 45mins before there 3,30pm closing time, ordered double pie double mash. The pies were terrible, yes I mean terrible, the pastry was soggy and near impossible to cut, the meat was just one solid piece, these were no way fresh made today, obviously frozen pies that had not even been defrosted properly, I struggle to eat them. I think they were probably the worst Pie Mash shop pies I have eaten in a proper traditional Pie Mash shop I have eaten in a lot. What a shame I will not be making a trip back there . As you can see by my other reviews I rarely give a bad one , except when it really is needed . Hope they change and make high quality pies in the future

Went with my son on sat 25th June in debden. 2 pies n 1 mash for me n just 2 pies for the boy both with liquor. Didn't touch the sides proper lovely, n the boy demolished his too lol Good friendly service as always

I was on a personal errand, and hadn 't been to Debden in over 2 years. After a little shopping, I was feeling peckish and remembered 'Kelly 's '. On entry, I was happy to see it was the lady who 'd served me two previously and she remembered me. I ordered my usual, 1 pie and mash, stewed eels and a mug of tea . The pie as always meaty with gravy, nice flaky pie crust and the stewed eels were succulent. Excellent balanced liqour and great to have the chilli vinegar option too . A very nourishing and delicious meal, yet not heavily laden in any way. This was my 6th visit there over 5 years, and I will wholly recommend the fare here . No frills, just basic, classic 'Cockney Grub ' done well. I 'll be back there Saturday coming .

I took my grandchildren there to see what a pie and mash shop was like and although they were not overwhelmed, I did enjoy myself. They were very busy but still served up our fare in good time.