A HOYLAKE pub will be serving up a pie created by a Michelin starred chef and winner of Great British Menu.
Marston’s has teamed up with chef Tom Shepherd to create ‘the best ever pub pie’, which will be on the menu at more than 100 pubs across the UK including Green Lodge Hotel on Stanley Road in Hoylake.
But you need to be quick if you want to taste the Desperate Dan inspired pie as it will only be on the menu for 12 weeks from Thursday, April 17.
Michelin starred chef Tom Shepherd who owns Upstairs in Lichfield where 38 guests can enjoy a seven course tasting menu each day.
He appeared on BBC’s Great British Menu in 2023 winning the main course round and the chance to cook his pie at the coveted banquet together with his Bananaman inspired dessert.
The triple-layered pie is filled with hand pulled beef cheek, caramelised onions and roast potatoes all encased in a luxurious beef fat shortcrust pastry.
The pie will be served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and a rich red wine sauce.
The 'best pub pie ever' is filled with hand pulled beef cheek, caramelised onions and roast potatoes all encased in a luxurious beef fat shortcrust pastry (James Arbuckle)
Tom has been working closely with the Marston’s development team to make sure that the pie is as close as possible in flavour and appearance as his iconic dish.
Tom said: “I’m so excited to be partnering with Marston’s to give as many people as possible the chance to try my secret recipe.
“I have been asked to share the recipe a lot, but it hasn’t felt like the right partnership, until now.
“For me, when I think of the pub, I think of a good pie, so I was delighted to have the chance to work with the Marston’s team to bring this pie to life.
“I can’t wait to see what people think.
“The Best Ever Pub Pie will only be on the menu for 12 weeks, so don’t miss out!”
Chef Tom Shepherd took this pie to the banquet on BBC's Great British Menu in 2023 (James Arbuckle)
Claire Robertson, director of operations at Marston’s, said: “Pies are some of the most popular dishes across our menus, but we wanted to do something extra special and when Tom Shepherd agreed to share his recipe, we were thrilled.
“We’ve worked really hard together to create the most delicious dish possible, it’s rich, decadent and absolutely delicious.
“We can’t wait to introduce The Best Ever Pub Pie to customers across the UK, giving as many people as possible the chance to try it over the next 12 weeks.”
Click here to find other pubs in the north west serving Tom’s pies.
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