i am sorry that Hills and Parkes has closed. It is my belief that with the Overground and the spill of professional couples and families to the area there is money to be made in HOP for a deli .

my observation of H and P was that there was very little in there. Quite often when I went in I would struggle to find something to buy. I would wander out with nice bacon, but that was about it. Believe me I wanted to give money to local shops but found myself drawn to the delis of East Dulwich, places like Gails in Dulwich village and even Waitrose in Beckenham and the various Carluccios.

I never understood why Hills and Parkes didnt make more use of their kitchens to offer healthy take outs to Commuters. Beef bourginons, veggie dishes etc. They could have leafleted the morning rush commuters to pick up in the evening. All of that prepared food is high margin. Also where was the home made food - extensive cheeses and charcuterie, homemadesoups guacomole and salsa etc stuff you couldnt find at The nearby Sainsburys?