A POPULAR British bakery chain is set to open a new shop at a petrol garage in a Maldon village.

A new Greggs bakery will be opening at the BP petrol station in The Street in Latchingdon.

It will be managed by Greggs' official franchise partner Motor Fuel Group, which partners with a number of brands including Starbucks, Costa, Subway, Greggs and more.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Chain: outside a existing Greggs shopChain: outside a existing Greggs shop (Image: PA)

The company aims to provide customers with a convenient retail and a ‘food to go’ experience.

Motor Fuel Group has confirmed the shop will be opening on Thursday, November 2.

The new shop will stock a range of classic Greggs items including pastries, cakes, drinks and more. 

The nearest Greggs shops for customers in Latchingdon is in Maldon or South Woodham Ferrers. 

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Garage: outside the BP garage in LatchingdonGarage: outside the BP garage in Latchingdon (Image: Google)

A Greggs spokesman said: “Greggs is due to open a new shop in Latchingdon next week operated by our franchise partner, MFG.

“We look forward to welcoming Greggs fans and new customers to come try our range of tasty bakes, hot drinks and sweet treats.”