British Pie Awards 2026
Entries are still open
Delivery of pies 3rd March
Judging of pies 4th March
Awards Lunch 6th March
Celebrating the British Pie
The Pie is one of the icons of British cuisine and probably one of Britain’s most important contribution to international cuisine. Savoury or sweet, hot or cold, the British eat millions of them every year worth over £1billion in total.
These Awards are a national celebration of British Pies in all their varieties and they have been running since 2009.
The Awards are held in Melton Mowbray, the Rural Capital of Food, and hosted by the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association
For the purposes of the Awards a pie is defined as the following: ‘A Pie is deemed to be a filling wholly encased in pastry and baked’.
Aims of the award
To celebrate the heritage of the British Pie
To protect and promote regional specialities
To recognise the craft of bakers, butchers and other producers
To support British produce
Awards
There will be a Champion in each of the classes who will receive a trophy and certificate. The Champion from each category will compete for the title of Supreme Champion.
Media Coverage Highlights
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