Food fans flock to annual pie making contest

Mar 30 2009 By Emma Davison

Food fans flock to annual pie making contest

“Pies are rocketing in popularity because they are good wholesome food at the right price.

“We put a huge amount of care into making our pies – not just the content but the finished pie crust itself too.”

The day’s main attraction was the hundreds of pies being freshly baked by some of the country’s finest.

The entrants had to submit four pies per entry and were also invited to donate pies to be sold throughout the day.

Pies and peas were served and there was also an auction of the winning pies.

Proceeds from this year’s competition will be donated to the West Yorkshire Jumbulance appeal which works to make travel possible for disabled, elderly and infirm people.

Stuart Booth, one of the organisers and member of the Pork Pie Appreciation Society, said this year’s event had been a tremendous success.

He said: “It was an absolutely fabulous day and everyone really enjoyed it – it was also a real coup to have a celebrity like Pete Waterman come and take part in the judging.

“It’s always extremely well supported and people come from all over the country from all walks of life to take part.

“They enjoy coming because it has a very good atmosphere – people come and have fun with a drink and a pie.”