We’ve got something shiny to shout about… we’ve just come back from the Taste of the West Awards 2025 with arms full of GOLD. Yep, gluten free isn’t just keeping up, it’s leading the pack!!
These awards are a big deal in foodie land! They celebrate the best food and drink the South West has to offer, and this year, our bakes strutted right up and grabbed the top spots...
So, what made the judges swoon? Let’s break it down 👇
🥇 Steak Pasty
The pasty that just won’t quit!! Our award-winning beauty has done it again, proving once more that gluten free doesn’t mean missing out on the proper pastry classics!!
Hearty steak, swede, potato, onion, all wrapped in our buttery GF pastry. An absolute legend!!
Ruby Murray Veggie Curry Pasty (Vegan)
Fresh off scooping a Great Taste Award, our curry-spiced gem only went and bagged GOLD here too.
A veggie pasty with proper punch - fragrant spices, hearty veg, and just the right amount of kick. A game changer for anyone who thought pasties had to be meaty.
Sticky Jamaican Ginger Cake (Dairy Free)
Moist, spicy, sticky… this cake is a flavour bomb and the judges agreed. Ideal with a cuppa, but we won’t judge if you eat it straight from the wrapper!
Farmhouse Fruit Cake (Dairy Free)
Packed with juicy fruit, warm spice, and that comforting homemade vibe. A gluten free cake that tastes just like the ones your nan tried to make (sorry, Nan)...
Christmas Cake (Vegan)
Festive AND inclusive. Rich fruit, subtle spice, and free from both gluten and dairy. It’s all the love and joy of Christmas in cake form, and now it’s officially award-winning too!
We can't wait to roll this baby out again later this year...
Steak & Kidney Pie
A pie that proves gluten free pastry + rich, hearty fillings = perfection. Deep savoury flavour, melt-in-your-mouth meat, all wrapped in crisp pastry. Judges couldn’t resist, (neither can we!!)
👏 Chicken, Mushroom & Tarragon Pie (Commended)
Our newbie! Only just out of the oven this year and it’s already catching the judges’ eyes. Creamy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and that herby hit of tarragon.
A seriously tasty pie with a shiny future. (Remember - it only arrived on the scene earlier this year!!)
It’s not just Baked bringing home the wins... our sister bakery Chunk of Devon (yes, the gluten-full side of the family) cleaned up too!
And because we’re all one big pie-loving crew, we’ve got to brag about them as well:
Smokin’ Beef Brisket Pie
Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie
Steak & Ale Pie
Ultimate Steak Pie
Sheep Pie
Steak Pasty
Butter Chicken Curry Pasty
Roast Veg Pasty
Squealer Pork Pie
Posh Fish Pie
That’s a haul. Clearly, whether you’re gluten free or not, the future of pies is golden!
Plus... who's to say some of these award-winning recipes won't get the gluten free treatment soon?! 🥧
Winning at the Taste of the West Awards isn’t just about shiny stickers on boxes. It’s proof that gluten free can be just as epic as traditional baking, sometimes better.
We’re showing the world that gluten free isn’t “second best”! It’s award-winning, belly-filling, taste-bud-thrilling food that anyone would be proud to put on their plate.
So whether you’re after an award-winning gluten free pie, a gold-medal pasty, or a slice of cake that’s as good as it sounds - you know where to look!!
