22nd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards

That this House congratulates The Kandy Bar of Kilwinning, Saltcoats and West Kilbride on adding to its already numerous accolades by winning the 22nd World Championship Scotch Pie Awards of 2022; acknowledges that this unique competition, run by Scottish Bakers on behalf of the bakery and butchery trades, brings together bakers and butchers from across the country to find Scotland’s best pie; recognises the achievements of the Kandy Bar in gaining a Silver Award for its meat, bean and potato pie, and bronze awards in the categories of both sausage roll and apple pie; understands that the awards recognise excellence and creativity in the preparation of a perfect Scottish pie, made from the finest locally sourced ingredients; praises the bakers and butchers from across the country who have shown such resilience, stepping up to provide quality fresh produce during the challenges of the covid-19 outbreak; believes that this latest recognition of the hard work, passion and skill of the Kandy Bar’s 82-strong local workforce, supported by a solid local customer base is truly well deserved; and applauds the fact that the Kandy Bar, owned by Stephen and Rona McAllister, has become a beloved institution across North Ayrshire.