CUSTOMERS at Wadworth pubs across Wiltshire can tuck into the winner of the Devizes brewer's 11th annual pie competition this month, the Rockin’ Moroccan Lamb Pie

The pie was devised by Mike Escott and Ray Turnball and created by chef Marina Tuffnell at Barton’s Mill Pub & Dining in Old Basing, Hants, and will now be on sale at Wadworth pubs all over the country.

The winning recipe was created using lamb shoulder, chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, apricots served in a short crust pastry with rosemary parmentier potatoes and roasted Mediterranean vegetables.

After 48 pubs entered the contest, customer feedback was used to choose the five finalists, which included the Lansdowne Arms’ Cheeks Full of Pudding pie created at the Lansdowne Arms on Derry Hill, near Chippenham.

Seven judges then tasted the pies, rating them on presentation, quality of pastry, quality of filling, strength of flavours, quality and innovation and value for money. The Rockin’ Moroccan Lamb Pie was commended for its variety of ingredients, depth of flavour and unique taste.

Chef Marina Tuffnell said: “We wanted to come up with something a bit different, yet very tasty for our customers. We’re all very excited to see the pie being rolled out across the managed houses.”

Rupert Bagnell, head of managed houses at Wadworth, said: “The competition this year was really fierce. There were so many quality pie recipes submitted, with interesting flavour combinations and inventiveness.

"Judging this competition is great fun, although it is getting harder and harder to choose a winner every year.

"Congratulations to Marina, Mike, Ray and everyone that has taken part and I hope our customers enjoy the Rockin’ Moroccan Lamb.”