A Melton bakery has taken out the top gong for a mince pie in a prestigious competition.
The Great Aussie Pie Competition, which took place over four days at MCEC in Melbourne, was judged by 16 dedicated pie connoisseurs who adjudicated more than 1500 pies from across Australia to crown the greatest pies in five titles and 13 gourmet sub categories.
With a strict judging criterion, Melton’s Buddy’s Bakery took out the coveted Plain Mince Pie title with their chunky pie.
Considered with every entry is everything from shape, size, colour, meat quality and flavour to texture, pastry, creativity and uniformity. Competitors also receive feedback from the judges to help them improve their standards.
“It was an honour and privilege to be invited as a guest judge again this year. The professionalism in this competition is second to none and the event goes from strength to strength every year. I am super excited about returning next year,” Guest Judge Shaun ‘Pyney’ Pyne.
Other Victorian pies that were recognised in the competition were:
- Country Cob Bakery, Springvale – Tom Lindsay Pepper Steak Pie Award for their Pepper Beef Pie.
- Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes, Ocean Grove – Apprentice Category (Pepper Steak Pie) for their Pepper Pie
- Country Cob Bakery, Springvale – Poultry Pie for their Cambodian Chicken Pie
- Jojo’s Gluten Free Goodies, Kernot (South Gippsland) – Gluten Free Sausage Roll for their Roast Veggie Sausage Roll.
The Official Great Aussie Pie Competition is recognised as the original, greatest, and longest-running pie competition in Australia. Founded with a mission to raise the standard of the quality of pies, sausage rolls, and pasties, the competition continues to generate a spirit of pride and passion among Australia’s pastry professionals.