A van containing 2,500 pies from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks was stolen in Ripon and later found abandoned in Middlesbrough, but the pies had perished. The van, intended for a delivery to York Christmas Market, was discovered with false number plates and was badly damaged. North Yorkshire Police are investigating the theft, which resulted in significant food waste and financial loss for Banks' business.
Thieves in northern England stole a van containing 2,500 pies, valued at £25,000, from Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks, who was preparing to deliver them to the York Christmas Market. Banks, who owns The Black Swan in Oldstead, appealed to the thieves to return the pies, suggesting they could be donated to a community center. The van was later found abandoned with fake license plates, but the pies' status remains unknown. This incident follows a recent theft of 24 tons of artisanal cheese from Neal's Yard Dairy.
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks is appealing for the return of 2,500 pies, worth £25,000, stolen from a van in North Yorkshire. The pies were intended for his stall at the York Christmas Market. Banks expressed disappointment over the theft, which represents days of work and ingredients lost. He urged the thieves to donate the pies to a community center to prevent waste. North Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident.
Several Chicago bakeries are offering sweet and savory pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14, with specials including $3.14 pie slices, mini pies, and discounts on whole pies. Participating bakeries such as Bang Bang! Pie & Biscuits, Chiya Chai, First Slice Pie Cafe, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, and Pie, Pie My Darling are featuring a variety of flavors from classic to unconventional, and some are even taking preorders to ensure customers can secure their desired pies.
