2023 World Championship Scotch Pie Award Winners

LIST OF WINNERS

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ROLL OF HONOUR

2023 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie

2022 Brownings the Bakers Ltd, Kilmarnock

2021 Champion of Champions

James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie

2020 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie

2019 The Little Bakery, Dumfries

2018 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie

2017 Brownings the Bakers Ltd, Kilmarnock

2016 The Kandy Bar, Saltcoats

2015 Murrays Bakers, Perth

2014 The Kandy Bar, Saltcoats

2013 JB Christie, Airdrie

2012 John G Renicks, Thornhill

2011 Irvines Bakery, Beith

2010 Murdoch Brothers, Forres

2009 Boghall Butchers, Boghall

2008 W F Stark, Buckhaven

2007 R T Stuart Ltd, Buckhaven

2006 Bon Bon Cake Shop, Airdrie

2005 Boghall Butchers, Boghall

2004 Sugar & Spice, Auchterarder

2003 Maclean’s Highland Bakery, Forres

2002 Thos Auld & Sons Ltd, Greenock

2001 Thos Auld & Sons Ltd, Greenock

2000 John Davies, Bo’ness

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

It’s my pleasure, as President of Scottish Bakers, to welcome you to the 23rd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards. We were so disappointed when we were forced to cancel last year’s awards lunch, so it’s even more of a delight to be hosting our first in person awards in three years! This is a unique competition which brings together butchers, bakers and other pie makers over a common goal – to find Scotland’s best pie!

Much has happened since we were last together under one roof and over the last three years, we have seen the resilience of the bakery and butchery trades, coming through Covid and now having to deal with soaring energy and ingredients costs. You should all be applauded for the efforts in serving your local communities. I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the organising committee and the team at Bakers House who, together with head judge, Ian Nelson, put in an incredible effort to ensure the competition is run smoothly.

Thanks must also be paid to the team of over 50 volunteer judges who tasted close to 500 products to help us reach the final list of winners. Well done to all of today’s worthy winners and our 2023 World Scotch Pie Champion. I hope you all benefit from the publicity this competition can generate.

Ian McGhee President, Scottish Bakers

MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS

BAKO Group is once again honoured to be a part of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards as Awards Partner.

The New Year at BAKO just wouldn’t be the same without the hugely enjoyable awards lunch that rings it in. Having this as one of the first dates in our social calendar is a great reminder of the amazing talent demonstrated every year from our bakers and butchers. There are few opportunities for us to meet with and celebrate the hard work, passion and skill of our friends in the industry. This level of commitment to quality was on full display in all the entries during the judging back in November.

Congratulations to the category winners and entrants for your well-deserved recognition and long may your successes continue.

Paul Long Managing Director, BAKO Northern & Scotland

SCOTCH PIE

WORLD CHAMPION

• James Pirie & Son

1ST RUNNER UP

• Brownings the Bakers

2ND RUNNER UP

• Goodfellow and Steven

GOLD

• John Marshall and Son

• Wright Bros Ltd

SILVER

• Aulds Bakeries Limited

• Boghall Butchers

• J&H Cairns

• Nevis Bakery

• Strachan Craft Butchers

BRONZE

• D H Robertson

• Pars Foods Ltd

• Stephens Bakery

MACLEAN’S CUP

Presented for best speciality savoury WeeCOOK for their Caponata Formaggio

“Carr’s Flour Mills is delighted to be sponsoring the Maclean’s Cup for best speciality savoury. Many congratulations to the trophy winner. From everyone at Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd”

- Allan Burns, Sales & Marketing Director, Carr’s Flour Mills

FOOTBALL PIE OR SAVOURY

DIAMOND

• Pars Foods Ltd - Scotch Pie (Livingston F.C.)

GOLD

• Pars Foods Ltd - Macaroni Pie (Aberdeen F.C.)

• Pastel Bakery - Doner Pie (Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic F.C.)

SILVER

• Murdoch Allan - Pittodrie Pie (Aberdeen F.C.)

• Pars Foods Ltd - Reduced Fat Scotch Pie (Heart of Midlothian F.C.)

• Tom Courts Quality Foods Ltd - Scotch Pie (Burntisland Shipyard F.C.)

BRONZE

• Asher’s Bakery - County Pie (Nairn County F.C.)

• Bruce of the Broch - Fish Pie (Fraserburgh F.C.)

• Bruce of the Broch - Steak Pie (Stoneywood-Parkvale F.C.)

• Irvines Bakery - Steak Pie (Beith Juniors F.C.)

“Rondo is delighted to have been invited to be a judge once again at the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, which is always a thoroughly enjoyable occasion. In winning this award, the contestants have demonstrated a high level of craftsmanship and skill – and we offer our congratulations for this great achievement. Their customers will see this as confirmation that they are top of the premier league when it comes to refreshments. Well done, keep up the good work!”

- Simon Taylor, General Manager, Rondo Limited

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SPONSORED BY

APPLE PIE

DIAMOND

• Peter’s Bakery GOLD

• Beth Browning’s Bakery SILVER

• Boghall Butchers

BRONZE

• Asher’s Bakery

• J M Bakery

• Murrays Bakers

“Carr’s Flour Mills is delighted to again be sponsoring the Apple Pie category at this year’s awards. As ever the entries were to a very high standard and so many congratulations to the category winner. From everyone at Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd”

- Allan Burns, Sales & Marketing Director, Carr’s Flour Mills

BRIDIE

DIAMOND

• Stuart’s Bakers & Butchers - Steak Bridie

GOLD

• Ballards Butchers - Mince Bridie

• John Gillespie & Sons Ltd - Mince Bridie

• Scott Brothers - Mince Bridie

• Stephens Bakery - Steak Bridie

SILVER

• Boghall Butchers - Mince Bridie

• Brownings the Bakers - Belter Bridie

• Fisher & Donaldson - Steak Bridie

• The Premium Bakery Ltd - Mince Bridie

• Thomas Johnston Butchers - Mince Bridie

BRONZE

• Ferguson’s of Airdrie - Mince Bridie

• Grossett Butchers - Mince Bridie

• H W Irvine - Steak Bridie

• J & W Aitken Butchers - Mince Bridie

• Sugar and Spice - Steak Bridie

• The Little Bakery - Mince Bridie

• Tom Courts Quality Foods Ltd - Steak Bridie

“AAK is delighted to have been able to support this year’s World Championship Scotch Pie Awards. As a first time sponsor of the Bridie category we were pleased to see the level of skill and passion all entrants put into their submissions. We offer our congratulations to the winners but all who took part should be proud of their Bridies! We wish you all continued success for the year ahead.”

- Kaly Chatakondu, Commercial Director, AAK

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VEGETARIAN SAVOURY

DIAMOND

• WeeCOOK - Caponata Formaggio GOLD

• Beefcake Bakery & Café - Mushroom, Dauphinois & Chard Pie

• Stephens Bakery - Broccoli, Cauliflower & Chilli Cheese Pie

SILVER

• JG Ross Bakers - Chick Pea Curry Pie

BRONZE

• Fisher & Donaldson - Vegan Scotch Pie

“Macphie is proud to support the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards and sponsor the Vegetarian Savoury category. Thank you all for entering and many congratulations to the award winners for producing simply clever food. This award demonstrates your skill and ability in offering customers a tasty vegetarian pie as well as your continued focus on quality, taste and customer satisfaction.”

- Alastair Macphie, Chairman, Macphie Ltd

SAUSAGE ROLL

DIAMOND

• James Pirie & Son GOLD

• Trossachs Pie & Pastry Company

SILVER

• Pie Aroma

BRONZE

• Bald Baker

• D H Robertson

“It is with real pride that Fleming Howden are once again sponsors of the pie awards and this year sponsoring the Sausage Roll award. All the entries were of a very high standard, our congratulations to all who entered and of course a Special Congratulations to the winners of the Sausage Roll award! You all contribute so much to the great Scottish food industry. Once again well done to all involved.”

- Carl Vitty, General Manager, Fleming Howden

SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY

STEAK PIE

DIAMOND

• Nevis Bakery - Aberdeen Angus Steak Pie GOLD

• Trossachs Pie & Pastry Company - Steak Pie

• Wright Bros Ltd - Steak Pie

SILVER

• Brownings the Bakers - Steak & Gravy Pie

• Goodfellow and Steven - Steak Pie

• Kilnford Farm Shop & Farmhouse Kitchen Café - Steak Pie

BRONZE

• Asher’s Bakery - Steak Pie

• Ballards Butchers - Brisket Pie

• Cafev8 - Steak N Gravy Pie

• Ferguson’s of Airdrie - Individual Steak Pie

• Irvines Bakery - Steak Pie

• The Hame Bakery - Steak Pie

• Thomas Johnston Butchers - Hand Held Steak Pie

COLD SAVOURY

DIAMOND

• Clark’s Bakery - Chicken Curry Pie GOLD

• Ballards Butchers - Ploughmans Pinwheel SILVER

• Andrew Kirk Butcher - Steak & Black Pudding Pie

Scotch Pie Awards.

- Fred McKechnie, Managing Director, DMD 2000 Ltd

“We are proud to sponsor the World Championship

Congratulations to the award winners in the Steak Pie and Cold Savoury categories. Enjoy your richly deserved success!”

SPONSORED BY

SPONSORED BY

MACARONI PIE

DIAMOND

• Belford Butchers GOLD

• David Stein Butchers Ltd

• Gretna Bakery

• Pie Aroma

SILVER

• Ballards Butchers

• Campbell’s Bakery

• Nicolls Rosebank Bakery

• R Brown and Son

BRONZE

• Goodfellow and Steven

• Macleans Highland Bakery

Marshalls Foods are proud, once again, to have sponsored the Macaroni Pie category at this year’s awards, and offer our congratulations to the winners. These pies show an outstanding level of quality and craftmanship, and definitely get the seal of approval from the team at Marshalls.”

- James Palmer, Commercial Director, Marshalls Foods

HAGGIS SAVOURY

DIAMOND

• David @ Brownings - Savoury Steak Mince & Haggis Pie GOLD

• Ballards Butchers - Haggis, Neeps & Tattie Pie

• Charles Macleod Ltd - Haggis Pie

SILVER

• J&H Cairns - Steak & Haggis Pie

BRONZE

• Ferguson’s of Airdrie - Steak Balmoral Pie

• Peter’s Bakery - Steak & Haggis Pie

“The Dalziel Group is delighted to be able to support the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2023. Congratulations to the winners of the Haggis Pie category for their tremendous achievement. Special thanks must also go to all the entrants for the incredibly high standard of finished product presented.”

- Robert Clark, Regional Operations Director, Dalziel Group

SPONSORED BY

HOT SAVOURY

DIAMOND

• WeeCOOK - Fishwife Pie

GOLD

• James Chapman (Butchers) Ltd - Stovie Pie

• Keptie Bakery Ltd - Chicken Curry Pie

• Macleans Highland Bakery - Lasagne Pie

• Murrays Bakers - Quiche

• Nevis Bakery - Peppered Steak & Stornoway Black Pudding Pie

SILVER

• Ballards Butchers - Chicken Korma Pie

• Irvines Bakery - Chicken & Black Pudding Pie

• Pie Aroma - Cheeseburger Pie

• The Bread Guy - Breakfast Pie

BRONZE

• Belford Butchers - Steak & Stornoway Pie

• Brownings the Bakers - Steak & Ale Pie

• Clark’s Bakery - Babas Donnar Pie

• Pastel Bakery - Lasagne Pie

“Andrew Ingredients is extremely proud to continue supporting the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards and to sponsor the Hot Savoury category again. What a great array of delicious entries! Many congratulations to the award winners for producing such an excellent range of high-quality products which highlight your passion, skill and craftsmanship. Andrew Ingredients wish you continued success in the future.””

- Garry Croy, Business Development Manager, Andrew Ingredients

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2023 JUDGES

HEAD JUDGE - IAN NELSON

• Chris Boland

• Jim Borland

• Dennis Brown

• Jim Brown

• Simon Brown

• Dan Buckley

• Allan Burns

• Joanne Burns

• Chris Coates

• John Collins

• Garry Croy

• Jim Davie

• Ian Dawson

• Ross Dea

• John Donald

• Fraser Dryburgh

• Sarah Elliot

• Graeme Findlay

• Suzie Finlay

• Sandra Fisher

• Chris Fox

• Joyce Fox

• Gail Gilmour

• Jamie Gilmour

• David Graham

• Kevin Greenhorn

• Beverley Hart

• Harriet Heath

• Lauren Henderson

• Fraser Hogg

• Gary Hughes

• Rosie Hutton

• Emily Irons-Young

• Zara Janjua

• Paul Jenkins

• David Kyles

• Norman Lack

• Paul Long

• Colin MacKay

• Daniel Martelat

• Fred McKechnie

• David McKerrow

• Bill Montgomery

• Lynne Moody

• Rob Munro

• Gerry Murray

• Alan O’Connor

• Graham Parker

• Robert Patrick

• Karen Peattie

• Jack Pillans

• Claire Powell

• Iain Renicks

• Kyle Rodgers

• Jason Ross

• David Stoker

• Suzanne Train

• Simon Young

• Maureen Young

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