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World Championship Scotch Pie Awards
I S’PIE THE WORLD CHAMPION SCOTCH PIE ON JUDGING DAY
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At the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards judging day on 16th November, nearly 500 of the best pies on the market were delivered to Dunfermline by 78 of the best butchers, bakers and other pie makers where they were put to the test by 60 pie professionals who have now selected our category winners and, of course, our ultimate winner who will be crowned World Champion in January.
Judges were worked hard once again as they put each and every entry to the taste, touch, appearance and smell test across all the categories from the iconic Scotch Pie to Football Pies & Savouries, Macaroni Pies, Steak Pies, Sausage Rolls, Cold Savouries, Hot Savouries, Vegetarian Savouries, Haggis Savouries, Bridies and Apple Pies. “And we were not disappointed,” said Head Judge Ian Nelson. “Each year I expect great looking pies made expertly from quality ingredients. I want the judges to see, smell and taste traditional techniques but I also want to see innovation and exciting new flavour combinations coming through. It’s safe to say our entrants ticked both boxes and I can’t wait for the winners to be revealed.” The competition offers proud pie makers across Scotland and from further afield the opportunity to be recognised as producers of the highest quality savoury products and apple pies on the market, with awards given to the best products in each category. Chief Executive of Scottish Bakers Alasdair Smith said, “It’s always great to be in the room on judging day and seeing all the entries is a real treat for the senses but only the best of the best will win so it’s going to be exciting to see who will take the title this time.” We received some fantastic media coverage of the judging event, including the Channel 5 evening news and the front page of the Herald newspaper. Our social media feeds have been brimming with content from the day so if you’ve missed any of it, head to any of our channels on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. We’d like to thank our awards partner BAKO Group and all of our category sponsors: AAK, Andrew Ingredients, Carr’s Flour, Dalziel, DMD (2000), Fleming Howden, Macphie, Marshalls Foods and Rondo. Their support of the competition this year has been invaluable.
Now that the judges scores are in, we have our shortlist for the 2023 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards. Almost 60 pie makers have made the shortlist this year and all will be revealed by Carol Smillie next month. We cannot wait to celebrate all things pie; something we have not been able to do in person since January 2020.
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If you missed the short list announcement, then check it out on YouTube to see who’s up for an award!
If you would like to attend the awards lunch, which takes place on Tuesday 24th January, scan the QR code to book. Tickets are priced at £30 +VAT person or £270+VAT for a table of 10.
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