Author Martin Tarbuck ate 314 pies whilst conducting research for book . Britain 's best pie is from Greens Bakery and Confectioners in Cumbria . The first British pie was made by a baker called John Taylor of London who sold his recipe to the Royal Society for Improving Food in 1662.
Author Martin Tarbuck ate 314 pies whilst conducting research for book . Britain 's best pie is from Greens Bakery and Confectioners in Cumbria . Pastries on presentation , price , package , portion and presentation .