Billington Foods, part of The Billington Group, has achieved outstanding recognition at the British Pie Awards 2025, securing five prestigious accolades, including the coveted Overall Class Champion title for its standout Chicken & Thatcher’s Pie.
Held annually in Melton Mowbray, the British Pie Awards celebrate excellence in pie-making across the UK food industry. Representing Billington Foods Wellingborough, Head of Development Lee Brierley and Process Manager Vicki McQueen proudly accepted the awards on behalf of the business.
To mark the achievement, the Wellingborough site, Billington Foods’ centre of excellence for pies and desserts hosted a special recognition event, where team members received certificates and enjoyed a celebratory lunch featuring their award-winning pies.
Vicki McQueen, Process Manager, shared:
“Attending the British Pie Awards was a fantastic experience. It was inspiring to see so many talented pie makers recognised in such a unique venue. It was an honour to accept the trophy on behalf of our teams, particularly with such strong competition this year.”
This industry recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and technical expertise of the Billington Foods team. It also reinforces the business’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative food products that meet the needs of the UK foodservice, retail, and B2B markets.
As a key part of The Billington Group, Billington Foods brings extensive expertise in the production of chilled and frozen soups, sauces, frozen pies, and desserts. The business operates from two specialist sites: Scunthorpe, the centre of excellence for soups and sauces, and Wellingborough, the centre of excellence for pies and desserts.
We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which highlights the strength of our Group, the calibre of our people, and our continued focus on innovation, quality, and customer excellence. Together, we are proudly Growing for the Future.
