Q Guild Members scoop British Pie awards

Seven Q Guild members have been recognised for their excellence in pie-making at the 2017 British Pie Awards taking home 31 awards between them.

Q Guild butchers triumph at the British Pie Awards

Butchers, from across the UK, entered  13 out of the 21 pie categories which ranged from Regional Pies to classics such as Steak and Kidney, with Jon Thorner`s Ltd and John Lawson taking home a Class Champion accolade each.

Jon Thorner`s Ltd received the most accolades with two bronze awards, eight silver and a Class Champion win for their Steak and Ale Pie. John Lawson was also named top of the class for their Shredded Lamb Rag Pie as well as taking home a further four silver awards.

Owen Taylor & Sons received six awards, including silver for their Duck and Apricot Savoury Pie, and their Chicken, Leek and Stilton Desperate Dan Pie.
AE Chambers Ltd won an award of each medal, receiving gold for their Charcoal Ploughman`s Savoury Pie. 

Finally, J W Mettrick & Son Ltd, and Meridian Meats took home two awards each, with Meridian`s Lamb and Mint being recognised with silver.

The British Pie Awards are held in Melton Mowbray annually and challenge hundreds of butchers and pie-makers around the country to produce the best filling encased completely in pastry and judged by a panel of food journalists and industry professionals.

Full list of Q Guild Winners at 2017 British Pie Awards
Steak and Kidney Pie Class
Steak & Kidney Pie - Jon Thorner`s Ltd - Class Champion Steak & Kidney Pie
Steak and Kidney Pie- Owen Taylor & Sons - Highly Commended

Beef Pie- Any Flavour
Beef & Horseradish Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd - Silver
Beef and Shiraz Pie John Lawson butchers - Silver
Steak & Stilton Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd - Silver
Chilli Beef Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd-  Silver
Steak & Peppercorn Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd - Silver
Deep Steak Pie John Lawson butchers Silver
Steak & Red Wine Frank Parker Butchers ltd Silver
Beef & Onion Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Bronze
Steak and Gravy Pie AE.Chambers Ltd Bronze

Beef and Ale Pie Class
Scotch Beef & Amber Ale Pie John Lawson butchers Silver
Steak & Ale Pie Owen Taylor & Sons Silver
Steak & Dark Peak Ale Pie J W Mettrick & Son Ltd Bronze
Steak & Stout Meridian Meats Bronze

Beef and Cheese Pie Class
Steak & Stilton Pie Owen Taylor & Sons Bronze

Meat and Potato Pie Class
Beef and Potato Pie AE.Chambers Ltd Silver

Lamb Pie Class
Shredded Lamb Ragu Pie John Lawson butchers Class Champion
Lamb & Mint Meridian Meats Silver

Chicken and Vegetable Pie Class
Chicken Leek and Stilton Desperate Dan Pie Owen Taylor & Sons Silver

Chicken and Other Meat Pie
Chicken, Bacon & Leek pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Silver
Chicken, Bacon & Blue Cheese Jalousie Pie John Lawson butchers Silver
Chicken and Ham Frank Parker Butchers ltd Bronze

Speciality Meat and Game Pie Class
Duck & Cherry Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Silver
BBQ Pork & Onion Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Bronze

Savoury Pie Class
Charcoal Ploughman`s AE.Chambers Ltd Gold
Duck & Apricot Pork Pie Owen Taylor & Sons Silver
Sausage & Onion Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Silver

Vegetarian Pie Class
Sweet Potato & Goat`s Cheese Pie Jon Thorner`s Ltd Silver