New Owners for World Famous Sheffield Pies

The World Famous Sheffield Pies business is about to change hands. Shane and Loretta Paterson have sold the business that they first purchased in 2002 to Ben & Jo Holmes.

The Paterson’s history with the business goes back further than 2002 with Loretta working there when she was at school. Originally Sheffield Pies was a catering company, that sold pies out of the bakery window to locals. Founding owners John and Jenny Fairbrass started the business around 1975.

Shane and Loretta both qualified as bakers and headed off overseas, before purchasing the business from Dave & Dianne Stuart who were very supportive as they made their way in business. In 2015 they expanded into Oxford opening the very popular cafe on Main Street.

The couple say the support that they have received from the local community has been instrumental in making the business what it is today, and say “being part of the Sheffield community has always been an amazing thing. We were lucky enough to have that same support given when we came to Oxford”.

Acknowledging that they could not have achieved what they have without the backing of their incredible staff and family, they would like to thank everyone who has been a part of their journey over the past 21 years.

Loretta says “We are thrilled that Jo and Ben have bought the business. We wanted to pass on the business to people who have a real emphasis on being part of the community”.

Ben & Jo Holmes are no strangers to the hospitality scene. They started Niche Coffee & Eatery in Sumner in what Ben describes as a ‘saturated market’, and have been running this successful business for 2 years.

Before this Ben spent many years in the coffee industry, so between them they bring a lot of experience into the Sheffield Pies Business.

The couple are both excited to be taking on the Sheffield Pie brand, and are both very aware of the important place it holds in the Sheffield and Oxford communities. Ben says “everyone you talk to knows about it, and can’t go past without grabbing a pie”. Jo grew up in Oxford, attending Oxford Area School and says “it is like coming home, to own the business in Oxford”.

Pie lovers everywhere need not fear however, as no major changes are on the cards. Ben and Jo are thrilled that the staff are all staying and say they are conscious of carrying on the legacy that Shane & Loretta, and previous owners have built.

Ben says “We love adding value to a community, and hospitality is a great vehicle for this. It is a great community and we want to keep the huge legacy of Sheffield Pies rolling on”.

Ben and Jo take ownership of the business mid-June, and are looking forward to supporting the staff, and getting involved in the community.