British Pie Week 2nd-8th March 2026…

The British love a pie; in fact, the Pie is our unique contribution to International Cuisine. We have developed this delicacy more than any other nation to give us the range and styles of pies that we know and love today. One of them, the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie, has even gained official PGI protected status in the European Union along with its cousins, the Cornish Pasty and the Forfar Bridie.

Sweet and Savoury, Hot and Cold, Fusion, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, there is now a pie for almost everyone. We have even developed the pastry casing along with the pie to include shortcrust, puff, rough puff filo, hot water crust, suet crust.

It’s worth reminding ourselves that the definition of a pie is ‘a filling totally encased in pastry and baked’. So no lattices, tarts or those casseroles with a puff pastry lid which some gastropubs etc misleadingly call ‘pies’. No Shepherd’s Pie (lamb mince with potato topping), Cottage Pie (beef mince with potato topping) or potato-topped so-called ‘Fish Pie’ either. Pies include pasties, which were the forerunner of the pie and defined as ‘a filling encased in a single sheet of pastry which is folded over and crimped – and of course baked’. So now you know!

The British eat £1billion worth of pies every year, that’s those bought and sold commercially, and so not counting those made by every self-respecting cook in home kitchens across the land throughout the year.

If there’s one thing us Brits do well, it’s making (and eating…well, demolishing) a damn good pie. Whether you’re a fan of a classic steak and ale, a hearty chicken and mushroom, or a sweet and sticky apple pie, you’re in the right place.

British Pie Week is all about shining a spotlight on the best pies across the country (because they deserve it!), from your local bakeries best kept secret to top-tier pie makers and home baker creations; they all belong in the pie hall of fame. Pie Week is an excuse (not that you needed one) to enjoy as many pies as possible, try new flavours, and support the businesses that keep this delicious tradition alive.

Every year, as March rolls around, there’s only one thing on our minds—pies! Big ones, small ones, flaky ones, buttery ones, sweet or savoury ones and of course packed-to-the-brim-with-filling ones. British Pie week is a celebration of the UK’s most cherished culinary traditions.

From big brands to small, family-run bakeries, this is the perfect time to celebrate the people who keep Britain’s pie culture thriving. Hey, we know it hasn’t been easy with the cost of living rising and everything becoming more expensive, but if you can support that local pie maker, butcher or farmer, you’ll be helping to keep this delicious tradition going strong.

The BIG question is who has got the best pie?

British Pie Week want to know what you think! Is it your nan’s time-honoured recipe? A bakery with queues out the door? Or a pub serving up legendary pies, tell us about it!

 DM them on social media or email us with your top pie picks. They will be showcasing some of the UK’s best pies all year round (because a week just doesn’t do it justice!) And who knows? Maybe one day they will hold the ultimate showdown and crown Britain’s best pie once and for all!

So, grab a fork and tuck in – we are here to celebrate the ultimate comfort food!#BritishPieWeek

Source: British Pie Week