Several Lancashire food businesses have been named among the best in Britain - including one that serves mince pies with a twist.
Outpost Bakery in Eccleston, Burnley-based Stockley’s Sweets, Haslingden’s Cissy Greens, and Poulton-le-Fylde-based Lucela’s were all recognised at the 2026 Great British Food Awards, which celebrate the best food and drink producers across the UK.
Cissy Greens secured a silver award for its porky mince pies, which divided the internet last year.
Owner Matt Howarth said: “We’re thrilled to have been honoured at The Great British Food Awards.
"We know that we put in the hard yards to make pies the proper way, but to get confirmation that our little bakery in Haslingden puts out one of the best pies in the country means so much to our bakers.
“Our Porky Mince pie - a traditional Christmas mince pie with pork - has always provoked strong opinions in the town.
"Those that love it got some serious backup today after leading chefs agreed it’s an award-winning recipe!”
Outpost Bakery took home the most awards for the county.
Among the items applauded were its gold-winning garden herbs and seed crackers, described as “rich” and “lovely”, while baking expert David Wright delivered a gold for Outpost’s Aughton sourdough loaf.
The bakery also picked up a silver for its almond and oat granola and bronzes for its ancient grain sourdough and Outpost everything sauce.
Felix Stenhouse, co-owner of Outpost Bakery, said: "We're over the moon to have collected five product awards on the first attempt.
"Everyone is blown away.
"This is a massive pat on the back for the whole team, and also demonstrates that what we're creating is right up there alongside our peers, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve in the future as we set about putting Eccleston on the UK food map."
Other Lancashire winners included Lucela’s, which took home two bronzes for its dark chocolate rum and raisin chocolate and chocolate and rum.
Jenny O’Neill, head of awards, said: "We had more entries than ever in 2026, and each year the quality keeps soaring, meaning our judges always have a hard task on their hands.
"There were many superb products from Lancashire, and each and every winner should feel incredibly proud to have made it to the finals, as judging criteria is very strict.
"Well done to all of them.
"I'd encourage everyone to go out and support these delicious businesses, run by people who clearly care about what they do — it shows in the eating and drinking."
Launched in 2014, the awards are judged by a panel of leading chefs, critics, and industry experts.
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This year’s celebrity judges included Raymond Blanc, Nisha Katona, Theo Randall, and Briony May Williams.
The judging process involves several rounds, starting with shortlisting by expert panellists before finalists are sampled by category and celebrity judges.
Entries for the 2027 Great British Food Awards will open in the Spring.
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