SCOTLAND’S butchers and bakers are being urged to get their entries in for the 25th annual World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
With the closing date of 3 March looming, artisans across the country are encouraged by organisers Scottish Bakers to submit their finest, innovative pie recipes.
Since launching in 1999, the World Championship Pie Awards has crowned a number of delicious and inventive pies across multiple categories, including haggis savouries, macaroni pies and the all-important traditional scotch pie itself.
The competition, which launched at Hampden Park late last month, with the help of football legend Kris Boyd, has already generated excitement with its Pieoneers campaign.
The campaign serves as a tribute to the passion and dedication of those who keep Scotland’s rich pie-making tradition alive.
Now, with the final countdown to the entry process underway, all eyes are on this year’s Pieoneers as they prepare to put their best pies forward.
Scottish Bakers chief executive Lesley Cameron said: “With under two weeks to go until entries close, this is our call to all bakers, butchers, and pie makers – don’t miss your chance to compete in the 25th World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
“We know how much talent, passion, and expertise exists in this industry, and this is your opportunity to shine.
“Visit scotchpiewards.com to submit your entry before 3 March and make your mark in this milestone year.”
Head judge Gordon Newlands, brand development and Scotch Butchers Club Manager at Quality Meat Scotland, added: “This competition is a celebration of the very best in modern butchery and baking.
“If you’ve got a pie that you’re proud of, now is the time to enter.
“The judging panel is looking forward to seeing the innovation and skill that makes Scotland’s pie scene truly world-class.”
Pieoneers are competing across multiple categories, with the ultimate prize being the coveted World Scotch Pie Champion title – currently held by Blairgowrie-based James Pirie & Sons.
Categories include:
- Scotch Pie
- Football Pies & Savouries
- Macaroni Pie
- Steak Pie
- Sausage Roll
- Hot Savoury
- Vegetarian Savoury
- Haggis Savoury
- Bridie
- Apple Pie
With the entry deadline looming, now is the time for Scotland’s bakers and butchers to step up and showcase their best work, with both seasoned champions and “rising stars” encouraged to take the chance to “make pie history”.
