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Marston’s and Tom Shepherd Serve Up The Best Ever Pub Pie

17th April 2025

Marston’s and Michelin-starred chef Tom Shepherd have teamed up to introduce The Best Ever Pub Pie in Marston's local pubs across the UK.

Tom Shepherd is sharing his secret pie recipe for the first time ever, giving Marston’s customers up and down the country the chance to enjoy a new version of a favourite pub dish, inspired by his infamous Great British Menu banquet-winning pie. The Best Ever Pub Pie is available to order now, for 12 weeks, in over 100 Marston’s pubs.

The triple-layered pie is filled with hand-pulled beef cheek, caramelised onions, and roast potatoes, all encased in a luxurious beef fat shortcrust pastry, served with seasonal vegetables, creamy mashed potato and a rich red wine sauce.

Tom, an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and entrepreneur, and owner of the Staffordshire based, Michelin-starred restaurant Upstairs by Tom Shepherd, has been working closely with the Marston’s development team to make sure that the pie is as close as possible in flavour and appearance as his iconic Great British Menu dish.

Chef Tom Shepherd said:

“I’m so excited to be partnering with Marston’s to give as many people as possible the chance to try my secret recipe. I have been asked to share the recipe a lot, but it hasn’t felt like the right partnership, until now!

“For me, when I think of the pub, I think of a good pie, so I was delighted to have the chance to work with the Marston’s team to bring this pie to life. I can’t wait to see what people think. The Best Ever Pub Pie will only be on the menu for 12 weeks, so don’t miss out!”

Claire Robertson, Director of Operations at Marston’s, said:

“Pies are some of the most popular dishes across our menus, but we wanted to do something extra special and when Tom Shepherd agreed to share his recipe, we were thrilled.

“We’ve worked really hard together to create the most delicious dish possible, it’s rich, decadent and absolutely delicious. We can’t wait to introduce The Best Ever Pub Pie to customers across the UK, giving as many people as possible the chance to try it.”

Find your nearest pub serving the Best Ever Pub Pie at www.marstonspubs.co.uk/best-ever-pie