A couple has set out on a gastronomic journey to determine the superior pie-making region in the UK. While the country is known for its traditional dishes like fish and chips and Sunday roasts, pies hold a special place in British hearts.
With a variety of pie options available, such as shepherd’s pie, cottage pie, pasties, and various pastry encased pies, the culinary landscape is diverse. Different regions have their popular pie variations, prompting the couple, Ryan and Jade, to compare pies from the north and south by visiting Wigan and London, respectively.
Utilizing their TikTok platform with over 559,700 followers, the couple shared their pie-tasting experience in a two-part video series. The journey began in Wigan, where they indulged in a renowned pie from Galloways Bakers. Jade highlighted the tradition of pairing the pie with a “barm cake,” creating a unique pie barm.
Impressed by the quality of the meat and potato pie, Ryan rated it 8.3 out of 10. Despite his initial skepticism about the pie barm concept, he acknowledged the pie’s popularity. The couple then headed to London to explore the capital’s pie scene, guided by suggestions from their viewers.
At Goodards in Greenwich, known for its traditional pie and mash meals, Ryan and Jade savored pie and mash with parsley sauce. The couple noted the distinctiveness of the London dish compared to northern pies. The revelation of gravy being reserved for tourists in London surprised Jade, who humorously embraced the “liquor” sauce instead.
After enjoying their meal, the couple concluded that Wigan’s pie triumphed over London’s offering. Viewers engaged in lively discussions in the video comments, expressing their preferences and opinions on the best pie locations.
In the end, Ryan declared Wigan as the winner of their pie comparison experiment. The verdict sparked conversations among viewers, with comments reflecting regional pie traditions and preferences.
