July 2026 Shop Update

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Quite understandably, you may well think that supporting the shop means paying a premium price. In fact, whilst we do stock plenty of items that fall under the treat category, you’ll also find lots of very competitive offerings.

So in the freezer cabinet, for example, alongside our popular By Ruby range of ready meals you’ll find inexpensive cottage pies, fish fingers and chips, to name just a few. Plus frozen pizzas for under £3 (we’re trying out different brands to find one that hits the sweet spot of taste and price).

In the fridge, as well as Chalkstream trout and local cooked meats, there are two shop-baked sausage rolls for a pound. Also freshly baked every day are our almond and plain croissants (the latter costing just £1.05), pains au chocolat and baguettes.

We have a good selection of wines for under a tenner, and half a dozen eggs will set you back just £1.88.

With plenty more warm weather on the way (we hope), our well-stocked ice cream chest contains plenty of popular treasures, that can be washed down with a soft drink from the fridge. Last but by no means least, the coffee from our new machine is gaining a growing reputation.

In summary, with the cost of living continuing to rise, we always strive to deliver value for money, and to strike a balance with the products we carry, making the best possible use of our finite shelf space. And with petrol prices soaring, choosing us over a drive to a big supermarket can save you more than just time.

If there’s anything new you’d like us to stock, do let us know. We’ll never use that tired old cliché “There’s no call for it”, because if you’re asking for it, then clearly there is!

Our awning has now been put back in position, with some stronger brackets attaching it to the wall.

Finally, we were terribly sad to hear of the passing of our dear friend Anne Kelly. Anne had been a shop volunteer for many years, with Sunday mornings her particular domain, that she ruled with great efficiency, dedication and friendliness. Our sincere condolences to Anne’s family.

The Shop Team

NEW IN – Mud Pies

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We are now stocking Mud Pies!

What a fantastic name!

They have just got to taste amazing – and they really do!

Now found in Abbotts Ann Village Shop!

From their Website:

MUD PIES
We’re Mud Foods – an artisan pie maker from the South Downs.
To produce the finest pies and pastries, we source the finest quality ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, such as hand-cut, grass-fed matured beef, free-range chicken and top quality lamb, as well as organic milk and cream from the famous Goodwood Estate – quality without compromise.
Mud Foods has won 129 awards at the last count, mostly at the British Pie Awards and Great Taste Awards, and has a national loyal fan base of Mud pie lovers!
Currently distributing throughout the whole of the South East and London but also throughout most of mainland UK via our distributions partners.


Award-Winning Excellence
Mud Foods has earned a stellar reputation for its pies and squiches (that’s a square quiche!). It has received 145 awards, and counting, including high honours at the British Pie Awards, where Christian has won many Class Champions and numerous gold, silver and bronze medals over the years.

Pastry
At Mud Foods take great pride in crafting the most delicious pies, and it all starts with their handmade buttery shortcrust pastry which is enriched with local free-range eggs. They also make gluten-free pastry to the same high standards, so coeliacs, or those just looking to cut down on gluten, can also enjoy their scrumptious pies.


Meat Filling
Mud Foods uses only the finest, hand cut, locally sourced meat to make our savoury meat pies, including 28-day matured steak from grass-fed cows, free-range British chicken, ham from outdoor-reared pigs, and wild game from the South Downs.

Vegetarian Pies
Vegetarians can enjoy Mud Foods’ range of mouth-watering pies, hand crafted with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients like cheese, our homemade red onion marmalade, roasted vegetables, and feta cheese

Fruit Pies
Indulge in the juicy richness of our fruit pies, crafted with fresh ingredients like black cherries, apples, blackberries, and apricots, encased in our all-butter shortcrust pastry – just add your favourite ice cream, cream or custard for the taste of pie-fection.


Squiches
We make handcrafted square quiches sure to delight any pie and quiche enthusiast.
Squiches are light and fluffy pastry that works well for many different meals. Specific breakfast squiches provide a protein-powered start to your day, whereas light-filled squiches make for the perfect light snack or lunch. Enjoy a squiche entirely on its own, or add your favourite sides for even more flavour.

Abbotts Ann Village Shop is now stocking all of the above, including those amazing Squiches, come in and have a browse, treat yourself to one of these pies, even following up with maybe a cherry pie for dessert – scrumptious!