An Arnold butchers triumphed at this year’s British Pie Awards, taking home the top prize in their respective category.
AE. Chamber Ltd scooped best Pork Pie, seeing off a total of 56 entries.
The pie-oneering awards have honoured the most delectable pies across the nation for the past 18 years, ranging from classic British staples to tantalising, trend-topping creations.
The competition is comprised of 26 distinct categories, encompassing traditional favourites alongside Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free options.
Family butchers AE. Chambers Ltd have been serving the people of Arnold since 1898 and is well known for its handmade pastries, including the best-selling Pork Pie. The fourth-generation butchers scooped the crown in the same category just two years ago.
Matthew O’Callaghan, Chairman of the Mowbray Pork Pie Association and host of the British Pie Awards, said: “These awards highlight the true skill and imagination of pie makers across the UK, which is why this win is so well-deserved.”
A record 187 judges are on the panel, with extensive industry experience between them. This includes pie buyers from Tesco and Sainsbury’s, a selection of esteemed food writers and journalists, and the 2015 Supreme Champion, Neil Broomfield.
