The British Pie Awards - sponsored by Colman's

Wednesday, 19th May 2010

The pie is one of the icons of British cuisine. Savoury or sweet, the British eat millions of them every year. These Awards are a national celebration of British Pies in all their varieties.

Colman's has dedicated itself to make fresh ingredients more delicious since its modest beginnings in Norfolk in 1814. Now nearly 200 years old, its heritage, products and iconic branding are world-renowned,and Colman's is the pride of Norfolk. Strength defines Colman's mustards, and whether it's adding a dollop on your pie, a smear to your ham sandwich or a squeeze on your hotdog, there's nothing quite like Colman's.

Colman's are the proud sponsors of The British Pie Awards, and are proud to have been giving everyday British food a kick since 1814!

The Awards will be held in Melton Mowbray, the Rural Capital of Food, hosted by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association.

'A pie is deemed to be a filling totally encased in pastry'.

Aims of the award:

To celebrate the heritage of the British pie
To protect and promote regional specialities
To recognise the craft of bakers, butchers and other producers
To support British produce


Prizes

The Supreme Champion of the Awards 'Pie of Pies' will win a shield and a prize of £1,000. The Champion in each class will win £50.

There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion in each of the classes. The Champion from each category will compete for the title of Supreme Champion.

The British Pie Awards

Date Wednesday 19th May 2010

Venue St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray

Supported by Sysonby Knoll Hotel  The preferred accommodation provider for The British Pie Awards 

Bake off ovens kindly supplied by D T Saunders Ltd of Leicester  in conjunction with Mono Equipment of Swansea.

Needlers are one of the leading suppliers of PPE , Janitorial and Hygiene supplies to the Food Manufacturing Industry. We are proud to support the British Pie Awards 2010