Holland's Pies facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Founder | John Whittaker |
| Headquarters |
Baxenden
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England
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| Products | Pies, pasties, puddings |
| Parent | 2 Sisters Food Group |
Holland's Pies is a famous company from Lancashire, England, that makes tasty pies, pasties, and puddings. For over 170 years, they have been a favorite snack, especially in the North West of England. The company is based in a town called Baxenden, near Accrington, and is owned by the 2 Sisters Food Group.
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The Story of Holland's Pies
The company started way back in 1851. It was opened by a father and daughter, John and Sarah Whittaker, as a small sweet shop in Haslingden, Lancashire. When Sarah got married in 1869, she and her husband Richard Holland took over. They changed the name to Walter Holland and Sons.
As the business grew, they needed more space. In 1907, they moved to a bigger bakery in Baxenden. At first, they delivered their fresh pies to local customers using a horse and cart.
Growing Bigger
In 1927, Holland's started using delivery vans instead of horses. Two years later, they moved into the factory where they still are today. By 1938, they had 20 vans delivering pies all over the North West of England.
During World War II, sugar was hard to get because of rationing. This meant the company stopped making cakes and focused on making meat pies, which became very popular.
New Owners
After the war, the family decided to sell the company in 1946. It was later bought by Pork Farms in 1972, and then by Northern Foods in 1979. This made Holland's part of a much larger food company in the United Kingdom.
Today, Holland's pies and puddings are a common sight. You can find them in most chip shops across North West England.
What Holland's Makes
Holland's is famous for its wide variety of savory treats. Here are some of the products they make.
Pies
- Just steak
- Steak and kidney
- Potato and meat
- Meat (made with beef and pork)
- Cheese and onion
- Chicken and mushroom
- Lancashire Hotpot
- Pork
- Chicken tikka
- Peppered steak
- Steak and Guinness
- Beef and onion
- Chicken and ham
- Potato, cheese and onion
- Chicken balti
Pasties
- Cornish pasty
- Cheese and Onion
- Beef and Vegetable
- Corned beef
Other Snacks
Pies and Football
Holland's Pies are a popular snack at football matches. Fans can buy them at many northern football clubs, including:
- Manchester City
- Huddersfield Town
- Stockport County
- Bradford City
- Bolton Wanderers
- Blackburn Rovers
- Blackpool
In 2007, the Holland's Pies logo even appeared on the shirts of the Burnley football team as part of a sponsorship deal.
Famous Fans
Over the years, many famous people have said they enjoy Holland's Pies. These include the celebrity chef Delia Smith, radio hosts Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley, and comedians Peter Kay and Wayne Hemingway.
