WHEN it comes to winning prizes Twyford’s Rural Pie Co loves eating up the competition.
The popular business has just scooped honours in six categories at The British Pie Awards for the fourth year in a row.
Owners Phil and Amy Smith entered 10 homemade pies in the competition which saw one thousand come from all over the country.
In a blind taste by more than 200 judges, the Twyford couple who only opened their business in 2016, scooped six top awards.
A delighted Phil said: “We could not be happier to win so many awards for the fourth consecutive year.
“When you consider how many pie makers from across the country take part and we are a relatively new company, it really makes you feel very proud.
“We would like to thank our wonderful team and all of our valued customers for their continued support, as without you we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
The annual awards are held in the Leicestershire town of Melton Mowbray, regarded as the home of British pie making.
The Rural Pie won Silver for both its Wild Boar & Chorizo and Steak & Double Gloucester pies. It clinched bronze with four different pies – Steak, Double Gloucester & Fried Onion, Chicken, Ham & Wholegrain Mustard, Steak & Ale and Beef Brisket with Breakfast Stout & Roasted Shallot.
Phil, who swapped a career in information technology to launch the business with Amy, added: “We are always thinking up new recipes that are just that little bit different as well as delicious.
“Entries for next year’s competition have to be with the judging panel in January. There are four of us who make the pies so we are currently working on some new ideas but these are kept under wraps until the panel make their decision.
“Our small team is our family and we take great pride in having a friendly environment for both team members and customers alike.”
The Rural Pie Co currently offers more than 50 different sweet and savoury pies, sausage rolls and pastries alongside food and drink products from other small local businesses.
The shop, cafe and restaurant is well-kwn for providing high quality, delicious handmade
There is more good news for Twyford residents and the shop’s legion of fans from further afield with the news the Rural Pie Co will soon be able to extend its restaurant with outdoor seating.
“It’s been a long battle with Wokingham Borough Council but we hope the matter will be resolved very soon and we can serve even more customers,” Phil said.
