THREE businesses have joined forces to produce an exclusive new pie for British Pie Week.

The new Slow Roast Pork and Ampleforth Abbey Cider pie is available at Hunters of Helmsley, and has been created by the chefs at Norton-based Yorkshire Baker.

The pie has been produced with outdoor reared, British pork, paired with the award-winning Ampleforth Abbey Cider.

Chris Garnett, who owns the Hunters of Helmsley deli with his wife Christine, said: “Us Brits love our pies, and the products we get from the Yorkshire Baker, with whom we’ve worked for many years, are always exceptional. So we thought it would be a great idea to do something special in celebration of British Pie Week."

Gill Ridgard, founder of the Yorkshire Baker, added: “We were delighted when Chris approached us to get involved in the idea. Our pies are totally unique – firstly because they are encased in a delicious all butter pastry, but to get the best out, you have to put the best in.”

Fr Terence Richardson OSB, Prior of Ampleforth Abbey, said: “We are very pleased that our cider has been used in the creation of these delicious pies. It is a pleasure to work with other local businesses that are also passionate about provenance.”