Experiences · Pork Pie Workshops
Hand-raise your own
Melton Mowbray pie
Spend an afternoon with our bakers learning the craft behind 175 years of pie-making — then hand-raise, decorate and collect a pie of your very own.
The experience
175 years of craft, in your hands
Discover the fascinating story of how Melton Mowbray became synonymous with the pork pie and Stilton cheese. One of our bakers gives a step-by-step demonstration of how a hand-raised pie was traditionally made — before handing you the dolly to make your own.
Your workshop includes
✓Pork pie samples and soft drinks on arrival
✓A talk on the heritage of Melton Mowbray and Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe
✓Step-by-step hand-raising demonstration from our baker
✓Hand-raise your own pork pie with pastry decoration (collect the following day)
✓A goodie bag with Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe items & merch
✓10% off voucher for your next online order
Duration
60–75 minutes
Start time
3pm
Location
The Craft & Innovation Centre
Minimum age
12 years
Book your place
£40 ppGet in touch to check availability and book your place.
Please get in touch to book your place — we'll get back to you as soon as we can. Let us know your preferred date and any dietary requirements or allergies.
The Craft & Innovation Centre, Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HJ
“Genuinely the most fun we've had on a day out — and my pie was gone by teatime. The baker's stories alone were worth it.”
Rachel & Tom · Nottingham