Carlton Hill welcomed a new pie shop in style today (25) as it opened its doors for the first time.
Around 20 people were waiting outside eagerly awaiting the chance to sample the large selection of pies on offer at Project Pies.
The store has been opened by Danny Lione, and there’s definitely something for everyone. We recommend trying the katsu curry scotch egg, bought on our first visit.
Project Pies have specials every month and the first month’s specials are Goose Fair Pie, Cheeseburger Pie and Chicken & Stuffing Pie.
The store replaced the well-loved Big Mike’s Fat Kitchen Cheesecake Shop that closed at the end of December, however, the two business owners are not strangers by any means.
Mike Jones, the previous store’s owner revealed on his Facebook page that he couldn’t be happier that his friend is taking over the premises.
He posted: “We want to wish Dan all the luck in the world! It is very hard for small businesses at the moment so please give Dan all your support as you did us.”
Project Pie owner Danny, who used to work as a butcher, first set up the business during lockdown in 2020.
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He said: “During the lockdown, I decided to put all my skills into producing proper high-quality comfort food during the pandemic. Utilising only locally butchered and free-range meat I started creating pork pies and scotch eggs and sold around the NG4 area and quickly found I couldn’t make enough!”
Danny prides himself on innovation and providing a wide range of pies, from traditional steak pies to his latest creation – the cheeseburger pie!
Danny’s pies generally come in two sizes – smaller individual pies and larger family size pies that can feed 3/4 people.
Full details can be found on Project Pie’s facebook page HERE
Probably the councillors while there wasting our money