Could you handle a 1lb pork pie?
The people of Leicester love pies – so much in fact, that we were once voted as having the largest pie consumption in the UK.
Our county is steeped in pie history, with the famous Melton Mowbray pork pie named after the town it was created in during the eighteenth century.
And what would a football or rugby match be without a steaming hot Leicester-made Pukka Pie in one hand?
So in the spirit of National Pie Week, we&apos;ve rounded up the top places in Leicester to get your fix of crispy pastry goodness.
Famous pie makers Walker & Son have been gracing the streets of Leicester since 1824, when they started out as a butchers on the high street.
Their flagship café now offers pies to eat in or take away, including their award winning king size pork pies, and hot pies served in a box with creamy mash and gravy. Their products can also be found in supermarkets.
This fantastically twee café does more than afternoon tea, with a customer favourite being their house cheese and potato pie, served with beans, coleslaw and salad – perfect for vegetarians.
For the more meat-inclined there is also a hot pork pie option, which comes with a stilton and walnut salad.
With a family of farmers going back generations, brothers Adrian and Tim have been selling their quality meats, cheeses and pies at Leicester Market since 1983.
You can buy their range of pies, including a whopping 1lb pork pie, in the food hall every day from Monday-Saturday.
This pub in Brascote serves up a range of classic pub food including burgers, Sunday roasts – and some fabulous pies.
They even hold a Pie &apos;N Mash Mondays, where a selection of pies (served with all the trimmings) are buy one get one free. Get down there tonight!
Last but not least is arguably one of the most famous pie companies in the country – local manufacturer Pukka Pies.