New East Lothian pie shop makes call with 'heavy heart' after locals clear stock
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A family-run East Lothian pie shop has been forced to close after 'underestimating the support' of locals.
Charlie's Pies and Pate opened up in Haddington on May 24, and residents have been clearing the shelves since. Owners said the decision to close on Friday, May 30, 'wasn't taken lightly'.
They assured locals that they'd return on Saturday after replenishing their stocks on the High Street.
Posting to Facebook, the pie shop said: "Good evening all, it is with a heavy heart and long discussions that tomorrow (Friday) we are going to have to close to replenish all stock levels as we totally underestimated how supportive the community has been towards Charlie's pies and pate.
"We want to reassure that this wasn't a decision made lightly. But will be back on track with all your pies and pate on Saturday morning from 8am till 2pm.
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"I want to thank everyone that has taken the time to support us. I hope you all understand."
One local resident said: "Was looking forward to my Friday treat, will just have to be a Saturday treat instead."
Another added: "That's a good thing that you've sold out, well done guys that is fantastic."
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A third posted: "Gutted I was going to pop in, I'll try Saturday."
On offer at the shops grand opening was a range of pies including steak, mince, chicken leek and cheddar, three cheese macaroni, chicken haggis and peppercorn, sausage bean and cheese, and chicken garlic and bacon.
They will also be stocking Greek spanakopita, traditional sausage rolls, pork and black pudding sausage rolls, square sausage cheese and chutney pastries, their award winning chicken liver pate, smoked trout and chive pate and a mushroom and thyme pate.
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