Battle starts for bakers to be crowned UK pie champion
Hundreds of bakers will put their skills to the test hoping to be crowned the supreme champion at the 16th British Pie Awards.
Vegan, dessert and the traditional pork pies were sampled on Wednesday in the Leicestershire town synonymous with the savoury favourite, Melton Mowbray.
The pies in this year’s competition will be judged by 160 professionals and food amateurs, including Royal Chef Mark Flanagan, at St Mary’s Church.
The judges came from around the world, including TV chef Herlinda Heras, who had flown from San Francisco specifically for the event.
“I’ve come all the way to this beautiful little town of Melton Mowbray in this 800-year-old church, which is four times older than my country, and we’re judging pies,” she said.
“It’s so cool. I love the tradition.
One winner from 24 different categories will be announced on Friday.
Sonia Kataria & Helen McCarthy | BBC News, Leicester
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