About Us
Mad About Pies – home of multi-award-winning gourmet pies, born out of a passion for great food, family tradition, and a bold idea that took root in the heart of the Forest of Dean.
It all began in the kitchen of a 17th-century inn, The Farmers Boy Inn, where food, laughter, and community have always been at the centre of everything. What started as a country pub with a love for hearty, homemade dishes soon became something much more. The star of the show? Pies. Not just any pies – epic, flaky, buttery, beautifully filled pies, crafted with local ingredients and a flair for flavour.
As demand for our pies grew, so did the dream. And from that, Mad About Pies was born.
A Pie-Filled Passion
What sets us apart isn’t just the quality of our pies – it’s the story behind them. At the heart of it all is Chef Richard, the culinary mastermind behind our award-winning range. With decades of experience and a natural flair for flavour, Richard has developed each pie recipe with obsessive care – testing, refining, and perfecting until every bite delivers on texture, taste, and satisfaction.
With roots firmly planted in tradition but a fearless eye for invention, we’ve turned classic British comfort food into a full-blown obsession.
Beef & Butty Ale, Chicken & Smoked Ham, Goats Cheese & Sweet Potato, Steak & Stilton – whether you’re a fan of the classics or love a modern twist, there’s a Mad About Pies flavour for everyone.
46-Time British Pie Award Winners
We’re proud – and a little bit gobsmacked – to have won 46 awards at the prestigious British Pie Awards, the UK’s ultimate celebration of pie perfection.
Held annually in the aptly named town of Melton Mowbray, the British Pie Awards bring together the very best bakers and butchers from around the country to showcase their craft. From hundreds of entries, our pies have consistently stood out for their flavour, creativity, and sheer pie-fection.
Winning at the British Pie Awards isn’t just about a trophy – it’s a testament to the quality, care, and consistency that goes into every single Mad About Pies creation.
From Pub to Plate – and Beyond
Still made with love and served daily at The Farmers Boy Inn, our pies have now reached far beyond Gloucestershire. We supply to discerning foodies, retailers, pubs, restaurants, and pie lovers across the UK, with each one baked to the same high standards as the first.
Whether you’re ordering online, sitting down to dinner at The Farmers Boy, or serving our pies to your own customers – you’re tasting something special. You’re tasting a journey. A passion. A proper pie.
Mad About Pies is not just a name, it’s a way of life.