ROLL OF HONOUR 2024 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie 2023 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie 2022 Brownings the Bakers Ltd, Kilmarnock 2021 Champion of Champions: James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie 2020 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie 2019 The Little Bakery, Dumfries 2018 James Pirie & Son, Newtyle, Blairgowrie 2017 Brownings the Bakers Ltd, Kilmarnock 2016 The Kandy Bar, Saltcoats 2015 Murrays Bakers, Perth 2014 The Kandy Bar, Saltcoats 2013 JB Christie, Airdrie 2012 John G Renicks, Thornhill 2011 Irvines Bakery, Beith 2010 Murdoch Brothers, Forres 2009 Boghall Butchers, Boghall 2008 W F Stark, Buckhaven 2007 R T Stuart Ltd, Buckhaven 2006 Bon Bon Cake Shop, Airdrie 2005 Boghall Butchers, Boghall 2004 Sugar & Spice, Auchterarder 2003 Maclean’s Highland Bakery, Forres 2002 Thos Auld & Sons Ltd, Greenock 2001 Thos Auld & Sons v, Greenock 2000 John Davies, Bo’ness
IT’S MY PLEASURE, AS PRESIDENT OF SCOTTISH BAKERS, TO WELCOME YOU TO THE 24TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCOTCH PIE AWARDS. This unique competition brings together butchers, bakers and other pie makers over a common goal – to find Scotland’s best pie! I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the team at Bakers House who, together with head judge, Ian Nelson, put in an incredible effort to ensure the competition is run smoothly. Thanks once again to our team of volunteer judges who tasted close to 500 products to help us reach the final list of winners and to our awards partner BAKO Group and our category sponsors, whose support of the competition is invaluable. Well done to all of today’s worthy winners and our 2024 World Scotch Pie Champion. I hope you all benefit from the publicity this competition can generate and hope to see you all next year, when the competition celebrates its 25th Anniversary! Ian McGhee President, Scottish Bakers
BAKO GROUP IS ONCE AGAIN HONOURED TO BE A PART OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SCOTCH PIE AWARDS AS AWARDS PARTNER. It is once again our privilege and pleasure at BAKO to be a part of the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards as Awards Partner. Every year, it’s exciting for us to be involved in the judging day and to see first hand the fruits of your labour! This year was no exception and the skill, effort and passion of our friends in the bakers and butchers across the land was clear to see. What is even more exciting to witness is the year on year progress that is being made, hopefully in part aided by this competition. It’s great to be back here to kick off the new year at this hugely enjoyable awards lunch and to enjoy a sample of what is on offer out in our high streets across the country. Congratulations to the category winners and entrants for your well-deserved recognition and long may your successes continue. Paul Long Managing Director, BAKO Northern & Scotland
SCOTCH PIE WORLD CHAMPION James Pirie & Son
1ST RUNNER UP
David Stein Butchers
2ND RUNNER UP Irvines Ltd
GOLD Brownings the Bakers Ltd
Peter’s Bakery
Goodfellows of Dundee Ltd The Kandy Bar Bakery
SILVER D H Robertson
Keptie Bakery Ltd
John Gillespie & Sons Ltd
Macleans Highland Bakery Ltd
BRONZE Bayne’s the Family Bakers
Sugar and Spice
Stephens Bakery
The Cumbrae Butcher
MACLEAN CUP
PRESENTED FOR BEST SPECIALITY SAVOURY WeeCOOK Haggis Savoury ‘WeeCOOK MacCHOOK’
SPONSORED BY
FOOTBALL PIE OR SAVOURY DIAMOND
Rondo is delighted to have been invited to be a judge once again at the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, which is always a thoroughly enjoyable occasion. In winning this award, the contestants have demonstrated a high level of craftsmanship and skill – and we offer our congratulations for this great achievement. Their customers will see this as confirmation that they are top of the premier league when it comes to refreshments. Well done, keep up the good work! Simon Taylor, General Manager, Rondo Limited
Irvines Ltd Steak Pie Beith Juniors FC
GOLD Brownings the Bakers Ltd Kilmarnock Steak Pie Kilmarnock FC
D H Robertson Steak & Black Pudding Pie Arbroath FC
SILVER Cafev8 Steak n Gravy Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC
Christie the Baker Scotch Pie Albion Rovers FC
Cafev8 Steak n Gravy Ross County FC
W F Stark Scotch Pie Thornton Hibs FC Wrights Butchers Kilby Pie East Kilbride FC
BRONZE Boghall Butchers Steak & Gravy Pie Pumpherston Juniors FC D H Robertson Steak Pie Arbroath Victoria FC
JG Ross Bakers Scotch Pie Inverurie Loco Works FC Pie Sports Steak Pie Deluxe Partick Thistle FC
SPONSORED BY
STEAK PIE DIAMOND
We are proud to sponsor the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards. Congratulations to the award winners in the Steak Pie and Bridie categories. Enjoy your richly deserved success! Fred McKechnie, Managing Director, DMD 2000 Ltd
Brownings the Bakers Ltd Kilmarnock Steak Pie
GOLD
David Cox Butchers Individual Steak Pie
Pie Aroma Steak Pie
Johnston Butchers Handheld Steak Pie
Sugar and Spice Steak Pie
SILVER
James Chapman Butchers Shell Steak Pie
Pastel Steak Pie
Nevis Bakery 21 Day Dry Aged Steak Pie
BRONZE
Fisher & Donaldson Steak & Gravy Pie
Keptie Bakery Ltd Steak Pie
BRIDIE DIAMOND
GOLD
The Little Bakery Mince Bridie
Fisher & Donaldson Mince Bridie
SILVER James Aitken Butchers Mince Bridie
Kinnaird Butcher Shop & Deli Mince Bridie
BRONZE Goodfellows of Dundee Ltd The Premium Bakery Ltd Mince Bridie Mince Bridie
SPONSORED BY
SAUSAGE ROLL DIAMOND
It is with real pride that Fleming Howden are once again sponsors of the pie awards and this year sponsoring the Sausage Roll award. All the entries were of a very high standard, our congratulations to all who entered and of course a Special Congratulations to the winners of the Sausage Roll award! You all contribute so much to the great Scottish food industry. Once again well done to all involved. Carl Vitty, General Manager, Fleming Howden
SPONSORED BY
James Aitken Butchers
GOLD
Cafev8
Sugar and Spice
Goodfellows of Dundee Ltd
SILVER
Pars Foods Ltd Peter’s Bakery
BRONZE
Tom Courts Quality Foods Ltd WeeCOOK
Bayne’s the Family Bakers
Strachan Craft Butchers
S Collins & Son
The Little Bakery
APPLE PIE DIAMOND
Carr’s Flour Mills is delighted to again be sponsoring the Apple Pie category at this year’s awards. As ever the entries were to a very high standard and so many congratulations to the category winner. From everyone at Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd. Allan Burns, Sales & Marketing Director, Carr’s Flour Mills
Fisher & Donaldson Apple Pie
GOLD Murrays Bakers Apple Pie
Peter’s Bakery Apple Pie
SILVER
BRONZE
Stuart’s Bakers & Butchers Apple Pie
Stephens Bakery Apple Pie
SPONSORED BY
VEGETARIAN SAVOURY DIAMOND
Macphie is proud to support the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards and sponsor the Vegetarian Savoury category. Thank you all for entering and many congratulations to the award winners for producing simply clever food. This award demonstrates your skill and ability in offering customers a tasty vegetarian pie as well as your continued focus on quality, taste and customer satisfaction. Alastair Macphie, Chairman, Macphie Ltd
SPONSORED BY
Beefcake Cafe Trinidadian Black Bean & Vegetable Pie
GOLD
WeeCOOK Caponata Formaggio
SILVER
David at Brownings Quiche Pie
BRONZE
Aulds Bakeries Limited Broccoli, Cauliflower & Chillli Cheese Pie
Grazey Days Goats Cheese & Caramelised Onion Macarolli
MACARONI PIE DIAMOND
Marshalls Foods are proud, once again, to have sponsored the Macaroni Pie category at this year’s awards, and offer our congratulations to the winners. These pies show an outstanding level of quality and craftmanship, and definitely get the seal of approval from the team at Marshalls. James Palmer, Commercial Director, Marshalls Foods
The Kandy Bar Bakery
GOLD
Hugh Black & Sons Ltd
Stuart’s Bakers & Butchers
Stephens Bakery
SILVER
Campbell’s Bakery Ltd
TH Carson Butchers
Hame Bakery
BRONZE
David Stein Butchers
James Aitken Butchers
Dunbar Community Bakery James Chapman (Butchers) Ltd Goodfellows of Dundee Ltd
SPONSORED BY
HAGGIS SAVOURY DIAMOND
The Dalziel Group is delighted to be able to support the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2024. Congratulations to the winners of the Haggis Pie category for their tremendous achievement. Special thanks must also go to all the entrants for the incredibly high standard of finished product presented. Sandy Spiers, Regional Operations Director, Dalziel Group
WeeCOOK WeeCOOK MacCHOOK
GOLD
David at Brownings Savoury Mince & Haggis Pie
SILVER
Kinnaird Butcher Shop & Deli Steak & Haggis Pie
BRONZE
J & H Cairns Steak & Haggis Pie JM Bakery Balmoral Pie
Stephens Bakery Steak & Haggis Pie
Campbell’s Bakery Ltd Haggis Pie
J & H Cairns Balmoral Pie
Cooper Quality Butcher Limited Pulled Beef, Haggis & Spicy Cheese Pie
Nevis Bakery Mac Haggis Pie Nevis Bakery Chicken, Haggis & Peppercorn Sauce Pie
SPONSORED BY
Andrew Ingredients is extremely proud to continue supporting the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards and to sponsor the Hot Savoury category again. What a great array of delicious entries! Many congratulations to the award winners for producing such an excellent range of high-quality products which highlight your passion, skill and craftsmanship. Andrew Ingredients wish you continued success in the future. Garry Croy Business Development Manager, Andrew Ingredients
HOT SAVOURY DIAMOND
The Kandy Bar Bakery Meat, Veg & Potato Pie
GOLD
James Chapman (Butchers) Ltd Chicken Curry Pie
WeeCOOK Beef Steak Bourguignon Pie
Pastel Chicken & Chorizo Pie
WeeCOOK Fishwife Pie
SILVER
Boghall Butchers Duck Leg in Maple Sauce Pie D H Robertson Onion Bhaji Pie
Hugh Black & Sons Chicken & Ham Hough Pie The Bread Guy Lasagne Pie
Dunbar Community Bakery Beef Bourgignon Pie
BRONZE
Bruce of the Broch Pulled Pork Pie
Hame Bakery Amity Pie
David at Brownings Festive Pie
Pars Foods Ltd Chicken Balti Pie
David at Brownings Chicken, Smoked Ham Hough & Leek Pie
The Butchers Bakery Hunters Chicken Pie
JUDGES 2024 HEAD JUDGE, IAN NELSON Lenny Barlow Alastair Bath Michael Black Chris Boland Dennis Brown Jim Brown Joanne Burns Allan Burns Robert Clark Chris Coates Willie Crawford Garry Croy Jim Davie Ross Dea Fraser Dryburgh Jim Duncan Sarah Elliot Graeme Findlay
Suzie Finlay Sandra Fisher Chris Fox Joyce Fox Gail Gilmour Jamie Gilmour David Graham Kevin Greenhorn Lawrie Harrison Harriet Heath Linda Hill Fraser Hogg Gill Hyslop Paul Jenkins David Kyles Alan Leith Paul Long George Mackay
Chris Marshall Kevin Matheson Fred McKechnie David McKerrow Adam McLay Kenny Milne Bill Montgomery Gerry Murray Andrew Neil Gordon Newlands Alan O’Connor Derek Patterson Jack Pillans Iain Renicks David Stoker Suzanne Train Maureen Young Simon Young