World Pie Eating Contest 2017

The World Pie Eating Championships take place at Harry’s Bar in Wigan around the middle of December. The winner is the person who manages to eat a standard pie fastest – the pies are 12cm diameter and 3.5 cm deep, with a beef and potato filling and the current World Record stands at seconds, achieved by Martin Appleton Clare on 12th December 2012. For other unusual British events, customs and traditions, visit