Cardiff head chef wins 2010's Face of British Pie Week

Head chef Adam Pavey, from The Goat Major, Cardiff, has been crowned 2010's Face of British Pie Week, in association with Jus-Rol Professional.

Pavey was awarded the pie prize for his Wye Valley Pie, described as "heaven in a pie" by the judges. The Welsh inspired dish is a combination of locally sourced chicken, asparagus and potato, topped with a layer of creamy Tintern Abbey Cheese and puff pastry.

Judging the competition were Luca Nervi, executive chef from the Craft Guild of Chefs; Daniel Pearce, managing editor of the Publican; Ashley Robins last year's British Pie Week champion, and Sue Tranter from Jus-Rol Professional.

As part of his prize, Pavey received a cheque for £500, two personalised chef's jackets, a development day with a Jus-Rol Professional pie expert, a banner for the pub and publicity for himself and the Goat Major in the trade and national press.

Commenting on his win, Pavey said: "I'm delighted the Wye Valley Pie won, it means so much to me that it's been recognised and I'm looking forward to showcasing it during British Pie Week."

The four runners up who each won a personalised chef's jacket and window sticker for their pub are:

Smoke Fish & Cider Pie by Martyn Scott, The Fishermans Arms, Devon
Venison & Stilton Pie by Paul Davies, The Lamb Inn, Somerset
Fudgey Apple Pie by Karen Berg, The Heron Inn, Cornwall
Blue Cow Pie by Dan Tibbins, The Fountain Inn, Cornwall.

Words: Maria Bracken

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