Sponsors

Melton Building Society is sponsoring the Supreme Champion – “Pie of Pies”

The Melton is a modern, mutual building society which has been helping people buy their own homes and make the most of their savings since 1875.

We’re here to help you buy your own home, make the most of your savings and help you find independent personal financial advice. With 40,000 members, we have a reputation for being a trusted provider of mortgages and savings.

Heygates is sponsoring our Small Producer Award – awarded to the Small Producer with the highest scoring Pie in the 2026 British Pie Awards.

Heygates are a family business involved in the food and agricultural trade with farms in Norfolk, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire, mills in Northamptonshire, Norfolk & Hertfordshire and bakeries in Banbury & Manchester.

Howes Percival LLP is sponsoring the Newcomer Award which recognises a Pie making business which has only been making and selling Pies since 1st January 2023

Howes Percival Solicitors are a leading commercial law firm and our clients range from individuals and families to global businesses and government departments.

We offer a wide range of legal expertise and are constantly investing in new specialisms to ensure we can offer excellent advice to our clients across all aspects of our business.

Melton Business CONNECT is sponsoring the Young Piemaker Award which is for the young pie maker, who is actively involved in making Pies, within a business, and has the highest scoring Pie in the 2026 Awards.

Melton Business CONNECT offers an informal, friendly & stress-free networking environment, bringing local businesses together to help build relationships, strengthen our community & encourage growth within Melton & surrounding areas.

Gavin Wilson are sponsoring the New Entrant Award.  New for 2026 this Award is for the Entrant who has entered the British Pie Awards for the very first time.

Gavin Wilson Printers were founded over 150 years ago and in recent years the Company has gained a formidable reputation for being one of the best Wet Glue Label, Tubewrap and Packaging printers in the UK! We use the most advanced colour printing machinery, add online UV lacquering facilities, computer to plate technology, unique print numbering, online finishing and the very best printing technical knowledge in the industry. 

Foil & embossing can make a very elegant, sophisticated statement about an organisation – whether it’s seen on a business card, a label an invitation, a certificate etc and can also be used to add a security element by using holographic foils.

Our sister company TPL Labels are specialists in Flexographic and Digital flexo printing which has advantages over lithographic printing by using a wide range of water based inks and is good at printing on a variety of different materials like plastic, foil, acetate film, brown paper, and other materials used in packaging.

Foodmaker is sponsoring Class 1 the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Class.

Foodmaker began in 1983 as McCauley Edwards — just a few bold blends, a couple of mixers (with a helping hand from Trevor Wicklow at Scobie & Junor), and one simple belief: Seasonings should work as well as they taste.

Whilst Foodmaker has grown over the years, we’ve stayed true to who we are: curious, flavour-obsessed, and blending with purpose — seasonings that don’t just taste good, but perform where it matters: in your products, your process, and your market. Today we are proudly part of the Scobie & Junor Group — a family business with a heritage stretching back to 1919 — we’ve always shared the same values of quality, trust, and flavour done properly.

At Foodmaker, we create blends that deliver both flavour and function. Our seasonings are designed to perform consistently, helping butchers, manufacturers, and food producers bring quality products to market with confidence.

Shouler & Son is sponsoring Class 2 the Pork Pie Class.

Shouler & Son Auctioneers with 170 years’ experience. We are an independent, multi-disciplinary firm of property experts based in the East Midlands.

We advise and act for clients across a full range of residential, commercial and rural land & property matters, calling on a body of knowledge, expertise and insight built on a professional reputation dating back to our 19th Century origins as agricultural valuers & auctioneers.

Loughborough College Group is sponsoring Class 3 The Savoury Pie Class.

In August 2025, Loughborough College and SMB College Group merged, creating the newly formed Loughborough College Group. 

The merger has created exciting opportunities for students, stakeholders, and the wider community by enhancing educational excellence across Leicestershire. Whilst the group name of the two organisations has changed, each campus is keeping its individual identity and links to its local communities.

We have a range of courses to support qualifications ranging from Level 1 through to studying for an undergraduate degree. As well as our internationally renowned sports programmes we have a vibrant Sixth Form , a wide range of technical, trade and land-based courses, a successful Higher Education department and outstanding apprenticeships and work placements.

TC Group Melton is sponsoring Class 4 The Large Savoury Pie Class. 

TC Group’s an Accountancy Age ‘Top 20’ firm of business advisors and accountants, providing quality financial advice and strategy, enabling you to achieve your business growth goals, safeguard your wealth, and maximise your tax efficiency. Our teams’ experience and expertise mean we understand the challenges and opportunities you face at a local, national, and even, international level. We’ll invest time in getting to know you so we can provide proactive and tailored advice, supporting you in making the right decisions both now and in the future.

HSSP Architects are sponsoring Class 5 the Pasty Class.

HSSP Architects is a multi award winning architecture practice with a passion for creating beautiful buildings, places and spaces. Attention to detail, respect for the past and passion for innovation create harmonised designs of which clients can be proud

We have been based in Melton Mowbray for over 50 years and work both locally, regionally and nationally.

Bentons Estate Agents is sponsoring Class 6 the Dessert Pie Class.

Bentons are fiercely proud to be an independent family business with traditional service values offering market leading advice, practices and cutting edge marketing.

Multi-discipline offering includes residential sales and lettings, property management, agriculture and farms, commercial sales and lettings and RICS professional surveys and valuations.

Chapmans Financial is sponsoring Class 7 the Steak and Kidney Pie Class.

Chapmans Financial, specialises in all aspects of financial planning for families, individuals and businesses.

Whether you are just starting out, considering saving for the first time, in need of investment advice as you near retirement or looking to protect your wealth for future generations, we can help guide you on a path that’s right for you.

Quality Meat Scotland is sponsoring Class 8 the Beef & Gravy Pie class.

Quality Meat Scotland is the public body responsible for helping the Scottish red meat sector improve its efficiency and  profitability, and maximise its contribution to Scotland’s economy.

They market the PGI labelled Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb brands in the UK and abroad and promote Scottish pork products under the Specially Selected Pork Banner.

ABP is sponsoring Class 9 the Steak & Ale Pie class

ABP is a part of the ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading privately owned agrifood businesses.

Employing over 5,000 colleagues and operating across 19 facilities throughout the UK, we provide quality fresh and frozen Beef & Lamb products to a range of supermarkets, manufacturers and restaurants including multiple Michelin Star establishments.

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the British Pie Awards 2026 and wish all of the finalists the best of luck. 

   

Melton Mowbray Market & Stockyard are sponsoring Class 10 the Steak & Wine Class

Melton Mowbray Market is the largest town centre market in the UK and has been in existence for 1,000 years, predating the Domesday Book.

The Stockyard is the overarching brand for the south side area of the Market, encompassing our farmers, general and antiques markets alongside the existing food businesses based on site including Round Corner Brewing, Melton Premium Craft Distillers and Feast and Furious.

The Scotch Butchers Club is Sponsoring Class 11 the Beef & Cheese Pie Class

The Scotch Butchers Club is a group of like-minded butchers, who are committed to sourcing quality-assured Scotch meat.

Up and down the UK we work with member Butchers to make sure they not only promote Scotch Meat but also inform customers both old and new! For more information about the Scotch Butchers Club or to discuss the application process, please get in touch:

Phone: 0131 510 7920 Email: sbc@qmscotland.co.uk

RS Safety Solutions is sponsoring Class 12 the Beef and Vegetable Pie Class

RS Safety Solutions are a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers who are involved in designing, building or maintaining industrial equipment and facilities.

Operating in 32 countries, we aim to offer customers unrivalled choice of product technologies, solve problems with innovative solutions and deliver a world-class customer experience

BAKO is sponsoring Class 13 the Meat and Potato Pie Class

BAKO is a leading supplier of Bakery Products and Ingredients servicing customers throughout the United Kingdom, with business units in Durham, Preston and London.

The Group takes pride in being owned by bakers for bakers and delivers a UK-wide service and product range that are highly valued by its customers. BAKO specialises in the wholesale supply of bakery ingredients and finished goods, operating a multi temperature vehicle fleet to provide a one-stop shop for bakery and food service products.

ABP is sponsoring Class 14 the Lamb Pie Class.

ABP is a part of the ABP Food Group, one of Europe’s leading privately owned agrifood businesses.

Employing over 5,000 colleagues and operating across 19 facilities throughout the UK, we provide quality fresh and frozen Beef & Lamb products to a range of supermarkets, manufacturers and restaurants including multiple Michelin Star establishments.

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the British Pie Awards 2026 and wish all of the finalists the best of luck.

Pin-it is sponsoring Class 15 the Chicken/Chicken & Other Vegetable Pie Class

Pin-it Pastry is a pastry manufacturer specialising in bespoke solutions.

With roots dating back to 1972, supplying a variety of pastry recipes and styles Pin-it pride themselves on product quality, consistency and quick sample turnaround.

RONDO is sponsoring Class 16 the Chicken & Ham Pie Class.

For 70 years RONDO have been developing and producing high-quality machines and systems for the production of pastry of all types. As a Swiss company, we are fully aware of just how important quality, innovation and reliability really are.

“Dough-how” is the term we coined for our unique combination of know-how and experience in dough processing, and today it is appreciated by thousands of producers all over the world, from small artisanal bakeries all the way up to big industrial producers.

Eat Game is sponsoring Class 17 the Game Pie Class.

Eat Game encourages people to eat game meat and incorporate it into their main diet with recipes, information, places to buy game, tastings and cooking demonstrations.

Eat Game also supports the game meat industry to improve quality, add value and develop more game products.

Sysonby Knoll Hotel is sponsoring Class 18 the Hot Eating Savoury Pie Class.

Sysonby Knoll Hotel is an independent family owned and run hotel. This beautiful residence is set in stunning gardens that lead all the way down to the river. The hotel consists of 30 individual bedrooms and a renowned restaurant.

Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray  LE13 0HP  www.sysonby.com  01664 563563

Melton Borough Council is sponsoring Class 19 the Fish Pie Class.

Melton Borough Council is the Local Authority for the Melton District.

Our vision is to enhance the quality of life for everyone in the borough to achieve a sustainable, prosperous and vibrant community … a place where people want to live, work and visit.

The Vegetarian Society is sponsoring Class 20 the Vegetarian Pie Class.

The Vegetarian Society are the pioneers of the plant-based revolution, creating great food and positive change for over 175 years. Progressive and open to all, we are a movement of determined people, connected by our shared belief in a better future for every life on earth.

We are the rallying cry for the vegetarian movement, championing the cause and inspiring everyone to move towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Whether veggie, vegan or flexi, our support and advice empowers members and the general public on their journey towards a better life for all.

The Vegetarian Society is sponsoring Class 21 the Vegan Class.

The Vegetarian Society are the pioneers of the plant-based revolution, creating great food and positive change for over 175 years. Progressive and open to all, we are a movement of determined people, connected by our shared belief in a better future for every life on earth.

We are the rallying cry for the vegetarian movement, championing the cause and inspiring everyone to move towards a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. Whether veggie, vegan or flexi, our support and advice empowers members and the general public on their journey towards a better life for all.

RIJKAART Food Processing Equipment is sponsoring Class 22 the Pub Pie class.

Rinc produces RIJKAART machines for the food industry. A family business, which originated from the company that was founded in 1963 by the pioneer in the business: Cornelis Rijkaart.

We are driven by experience, service and focused on customisation for every situation. This experience, which has been handed down from generation to generation, has yielded an immense wealth of knowledge and insight and several innovations.

Utilising the latest Servo Technology, our pie lines produce the highest quality pies. Our chain design allows easy and quick changeovers. With our unique dough billet depositor, we can achieve amazing accuracy. We also produce sheeted pie lines for fruit pies.

European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) is sponsoring Class 23 the Sports Pie Class.

European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) is passionate about the industry and the people within it. We have helped bakers produce consistent, high quality goods with optimal efficiency, over five decades.

By listening carefully to customers with care and attention along the journey, EPP supplies British and Irish bakers with new bakery equipment, provides ongoing servicing and support and OEM parts. EPP works with all sizes of organisations – from fledgling family artisan bakeries to established household name brands.

Melton Mowbray Business Improvement District (BID) is sponsoring Class 24 the Fish & Chip Pie  Class.

The Melton Mowbray BID Company Ltd was established in October 2011, after Melton businesses voted in favour of a BID for Melton in June.

The Melton BID is a great opportunity for businesses in Melton to unite together to actively improve Melton Town Centre and to have a greater input into what happens in the town.

The Pastry Room is sponsoring Class 25 the Gluten Free Pie class.

The Pastry Room creations have helped leading Pub & Restaurant groups, Bakeries and Patisseries offer their customers Gluten Free to replace gluten on all of their best selling menu dishes.

We have mastered the same challenging switch to offer Gluten Free & Vegan without compromise and the very best quality for todays demanding food service bakery and restaurant customers

SOI Indian Restaurant Melton Mowbray is sponsoring Class 26 the Fusion Pie Class.

SOI Indian Restaurant @ Melton Mowbray – Best Fine Dining Restaurant in Leicestershire 2022 In the heart of Melton, this restaurant serves traditional Indian food as it would be cooked and eaten in an Indian home. If you’re after an authentic taste of Indian home cooking then look no further.

Alongside the traditional menu you can find accompanying Indian bar/club style dishes and appetisers, with the soon to be arriving exclusive cocktail menu.