Laurents Deli opened its doors for the first time on Marlow High Street this week.

The store sells fruit and vegetables, bread, cheeses, cured meat, patisserie, wine as well as fresh coffee.

The deli will open at 7am and is currently trialling a 9pm closure with a seating at the back of the store to eat or drink purchases in-store.

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The shop is owned by Xavier Laurent, originally from the South West of France, together with his Sicilian wife.

Xavier studied at the wine school of Monbazillac and then with his explored various foods from Sicily and Italy.

He now looks to share his love and experience of French and Italian food with others.

On the openeing day, Xavier said: “We were overwhelmed with how many people came and enjoyed it .

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“Everyone on the high street was coming in and out all day. The queues were insane.

“It was a really good day, the coffee went really well. The fresh fruit and vegetable did really well too. And the cakes, they seem to love the cake.

“All daily counters filled with fresh salad all sold out as well.”