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Get your free copy13 June 2011, 13:47 PM
- A Chicken, Ham and Leek pie produced by Morecambe Football Club has been announced Supreme Champion at the British Pie Awards
The annual competition, organised and hosted by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, received 619 pies produced by bakers and butchers from across the country.
Pies were judged by celebrity chefs, pie experts and top food writers including Rachel Green, Tamasin Day Lewis and Charles Campion.
The Supreme Champion, Graham Aimson from Morecambe Football Club, who was selected amongst the winners of each of the 12 categories, received a £1,000 prize and commented: “I have been a chef for 15 years and I pride myself on the quality and taste of my pies, however receiving this recognition by some of the country’s best food experts is an absolute honour. I know these Awards are entered by the best bakers in the country, there was stiff competition so I am very proud of this achievement.”
Chairman of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association, Matthew O’Callaghan, commented: “We are thrilled with the standard of pies that we have tasted today. The Association organises these Awards to celebrate the heritage of the British Pie and it makes us very proud seeing the variety and quality of the pies presented.
“Almost two third of entrants were classed as Small Producers and we are delighted that they, as well as the bigger names in the industry, recognise the value of this event. We hope this helps to encourage consumers to continue enjoying the tradition of British Pies and authentic regional produce.”
The Awards were held at St Mary’s Church in Melton Mowbray.
