Shire Foods facts for kids
Shire Foods is a company in Warwickshire, England, that makes yummy pies, pasties, and sausage rolls. They are known for creating tasty baked goods that many people enjoy, especially at sports events!
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The Story of Shire Foods
Shire Foods started as a family business way back in 1970. They began making their delicious pies and other treats, and soon, more and more people wanted to buy them.
Growing Bigger and Better
Because their products became so popular, Shire Foods needed a bigger place to bake everything. So, in 2004, they moved from the town of Warwick to a new, larger factory in Leamington Spa. This new factory helped them make even more pies for their customers. Today, over 100 people work at their factory, making sure all the pies are perfect. They also make sure their meat products meet high quality standards in the UK.
Famous Pies and Football
Shire Foods is famous for inventing a special kind of pie: the chicken balti pie! This pie has a delicious chicken curry filling, and it quickly became a favorite.
Pies at the Stadium
The very first place where the chicken balti pie was sold was at Bescot Stadium, which is the home of Walsall Football Club. Imagine enjoying a warm, tasty pie while watching a football match! After its success there, the balti pie became available at more than 60 other football clubs across the UK. Big clubs like Newcastle United, Coventry City, and Aston Villa all started selling Shire Foods' pies.
Inspiring Other Bakers
Because the chicken balti pie was such a hit, other food companies in Britain, like Birds Eye, also started making their own versions of this popular pie. This shows how much of an impact Shire Foods had on the pie market!
Partnering with Manchester United
In 2005, Shire Foods got a really exciting opportunity. They were chosen by one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Manchester United, to be their official pie supplier for three seasons! This was a huge achievement for the company and helped even more people discover their delicious pies.
