Awards for pies

Ron Bruns of Bremen Patisserie, Umina, has won a number of awards in the Great Classic Meat Pie Competition at the Sydney Fine Food Show on September 9.

Ron came home with two gold medals for his bolognaise and mango curry chicken pie, both of which were judged as overall winners,

He also won 10 silver medals and four bronze medals for pies ranging from the plain meat pie to the gourmet pie.

Mr Bruns said that he was delighted with the results.

"We're really proud to be able to represent the Peninsula at a national level," he said.

"We all work really hard to produce a quality product for the local area."

Mr Bruns said he was happy to be able to show that a patisserie in Umina could compete consistently with bakeries across the country.

"We have very high standards," he said.

Ron was also a winner in the Royal Cake, Pie and Bread Show with two gold medals for both the coffee and pecan torte and the petite fours.

He won three silver medals for entries, which included sausage rolls and cup cakes.

He also won bronze medals for his sponges, lamingtons, cakes, flans, quiches and bread.

Media release, September 10