World pie awards held in Cumbernauld
Over 200 butchers, bakers and other food industry figures attended the awards ceremony, compered at the Westerwood Hotel by Carol Smillie.
The awards, now in their 17th year, were judged by a panel of 50 experts and baked goods fans including celebrity guest judge Jim Leishman.
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Hide AdIt was the McAllisters who were named as the world’s finest scotch pie makers for the second time, having also bagged the prize in 2014.
A delighted Rona said: “This award makes a huge difference to a business, we are going to have to quadruple our ingredient orders to keep up with increased demand.”
Rona added: “We use only local suppliers and everything is made on our premises.”
Stephen is a third generation baker and the family business has four shops in Ayrshire, Founded as McAllisters in 1929, it changed its name in 1953.
Another big winner on the day was Falkirk butcher Thomas Johnston, who claimed the top award for sausage rolls.