OUR STORY
In the early 2000s, Euan, the founder of Mother Mash, worked as a salesman — selling bricks to builders' merchants in East London. Lunchtime often meant an invitation to the area’s traditional pie and mash shops. These no-frills eateries, with their simple menus, gleaming white-tiled walls, and marble tabletops, were as comforting as the food itself.
It was in one of these humble establishments that inspiration struck: why not bring this quintessential East End experience to the bright lights of the West End?
LOCAtioN, LOCAtioN, LOCATION
LOCAtioN, LOCAtioN, LOCATION
With a vision in his heart and a business plan in hand, Euan set out to make his dream a reality, but everything hinged on finding the perfect spot for his first shop. After a few close calls and dashed hopes, he finally stumbled upon the perfect location: a disused charity shop in the bustling heart of Soho.
With a vision in his heart and a business plan in hand, Euan set out to make his dream a reality, but everything hinged on finding the perfect spot for his first shop. After a few close calls and dashed hopes, he finally stumbled upon the perfect location: a disused charity shop in the bustling heart of Soho.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
In 2006 the first Mother Mash restaurant flung open its doors, right in the heart of London’s West End.
The response? Let’s just say the Soho's love affair with mash began right there.
In 2006 the first Mother Mash restaurant flung open its doors, right in the heart of London’s West End.
The response? Let’s just say the Soho's love affair with mash began right there.
AWARD WINNING
AWARD WINNING
Within its first year, Mother Mash nabbed the prestigious Time Out award for Best Cheap Eats. It was the first of many accolades, but as they say, your first is always the sweetest.
Euan quits his sales job and devotes himself to potatoes full-time. After all, who wouldn’t want to swap bricks for buttery mash?
Within its first year, Mother Mash nabbed the prestigious Time Out award for Best Cheap Eats. It was the first of many accolades, but as they say, your first is always the sweetest.
Euan quits his sales job and devotes himself to potatoes full-time. After all, who wouldn’t want to swap bricks for buttery mash?
BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER
BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER
Buoyed by Soho’s success, Mother Mash ventured into the City of London with a larger restaurant. Unfortunately, the location didn’t click, and after two challenging years, the doors closed.
It was a tough pill to swallow but a lesson that proved invaluable.
Buoyed by Soho’s success, Mother Mash ventured into the City of London with a larger restaurant. Unfortunately, the location didn’t click, and after two challenging years, the doors closed.
It was a tough pill to swallow but a lesson that proved invaluable.
POTATO PERFECTION
POTATO PERFECTION
Undeterred by setbacks, Euan refocused his energy on the Soho restaurant, determined to make it the ultimate dining experience.
Undeterred by setbacks, Euan refocused his energy on the Soho restaurant, determined to make it the ultimate dining experience.
A LOYAL FOLLOWING
A LOYAL FOLLOWING
The customer base quickly grows, drawn in by the comforting food, welcoming vibe, and generous servings.
The customer base quickly grows, drawn in by the comforting food, welcoming vibe, and generous servings.
CURTAIN RISES ON COVENT GARDEN
CURTAIN RISES ON COVENT GARDEN
Armed with experience and a renewed sense of purpose, Mother Mash took its next big step, this time into Covent Garden, London’s theatre land.
The reviews are in! Mother Mash becomes the star attraction for both pre-show and post-show food.
Armed with experience and a renewed sense of purpose, Mother Mash took its next big step, this time into Covent Garden, London’s theatre land.
The reviews are in! Mother Mash becomes the star attraction for both pre-show and post-show food.
19 YEARS AND COUNTING…
19 YEARS AND COUNTING…
Fast forward 19 years, and Mother Mash has cemented its place as a true London institution. Visitors from around the globe — including the occasional celebrity — flock to experience this serving of Great British comfort food.
Fast forward 19 years, and Mother Mash has cemented its place as a true London institution. Visitors from around the globe — including the occasional celebrity — flock to experience this serving of Great British comfort food.
CHOOSE A VENUE
Soho
26 Ganton St,
London
W1F 7QZ
Covent Garden
4 New Row,
London
WC2N 4LH
CHOOSE A VENUE
Soho
26 Ganton St,
London
W1F 7QZ
Covent Garden
4 New Row,
London
WC2N 4LH
CHOOSE A VENUE
Soho
26 Ganton St,
London
W1F 7QZ
Covent Garden
4 New Row,
London
WC2N 4LH