It all got a bit hectic: a couple of journalists rang for info. What was all this about the British Pie Competition? Was it true our Pie was a 'hot' contender? A photographer from one of the local papers turned up too. It all looked very promising.
And the competition wasn't even due to take place for almost a week!
Tempting to think someone knew something we didn't.
Tempting to think someone knew something we didn't.
Over 500 pies were entered in 8 different classes in the first ever British Pie Competition to be held in the town whose name is synonymous with Pies -Melton Mowbray.
Of course Rectory Reserve would be represented. Our customers say we have the best pies they've ever tasted.
Hence, two entries- the 'Pork' and the 'Savoury' (that's the one with the bantam egg in the centre) pie categories.
All jolly nerve wracking: got to believe you're in with a shout otherwise there's no point entering a competition, is there?
Pies were made, wrapped and delivered on time. And we waited eagerly for the result.
And waited.
The following day we rang one of the organisers.
Turns out the 'Big Boys' had won: the ones who make pies for the leading supermarkets.
Well, we don't know anybody who'd rather have any supermarket pie than one of ours. But the judges know best - obviously.
Still, it was an interesting experience and lessons have been learned.
Roll on next year.......
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