Want the best pie in the UK? This Chichester bakery as won the coveted award for the second time

Turner’s Pies, in 13 Gate Square, Chichester, claimed the best British pie of 2020 award with its top rump steak and stilton pie.

The bakery saw off competition from 900 pies made by 160 professional bakers, butchers, and chefs from around the country, as they took part in the awards in Melton Mowbray.

Phil Turner, managing director of the business, said: ‘It’s an unbelievable honour and we are absolutely ecstatic at being recognised for creating the best pie in the land.’

Turner’s Pies, which also has branches in Bognor Regis, Rustington and Worthing, scooped a baker’s dozen of awards, with three highly commended awards, three golds, four silvers and two bronzes.

Commenting on the top pie of the awards, chief judge Colin Woodhead said: ‘The pastry had an even thickness, with a crunchy rich texture.

‘The filling was well balanced between meat and cheese which gave a subtle taste.

‘Overall a cracking pie.’

The West Sussex pie maker also took home the cup in 2018 with a near perfect score of 99/100.

The Awards marked the grand crescendo of British Pie Week, from March 2-8.