2024 Wrapped: Our End-Of-Yearly Round up

2024: A Year of Chunky Triumphs 🎄

Merry Christmas, Pie Lovers! 🎅🥧

Last orders for New Years are officially over. So, as we cool off our ovens until January, we’re taking a moment to reflect on 2024! It was a year of epic pies, shiny awards, and a few bittersweet goodbyes... and one of our best yet!! 

🚶 So buckle up for a pastry-packed stroll through the highs (and a couple of lows) of the past 12 months... 

2️⃣ February: It’s a Duckin’ Revolution!

Chinese New Year brought the debut of our exciting new Duckin’ Pie! A rich, blend of marinated and shredded duck, spices, stir fried veg, together in a hoisin style sauce 😋 This little beauty didn’t just satisfy your cravings for something different; it also set us up for a strong showing at the year’s pie awards season 🏆

Meanwhile, we were also working behind the scenes to perfect your Valentine’s Day orders! (Because nothing says love like deliciously golden pastry) ❤️

3️⃣ March: The Brilliance of Brisket

March saw the launch of our Smokin’ Brisket Pie. A smoky beef brisket, rubbed with chocolate and coffee in a smoky BBQ sauce for a real depth of flavour  that quickly became a fan (and judge's) favourite! 

But the real stars of the month were our pies at the British Pie Awards. The Duckin’ Pie and Steak Pasty shone bright 🌟 taking home silver medals and cementing their legendary status in the world of pie 🥈

It was also a month of busy kitchens as we geared up for Easter orders. Whether it was a pie for Good Friday or a stack of pasties for a countryside walk, you kept us on our toes! 😉

4️⃣ April: A Cluckin' Brilliant Month

With spring in full swing, we turned up the heat in the kitchen and introduced our Cluckin’ Curry Pasty 🐔 This kick of creamy chicken, peppers, spuds, tomato and Indian spices brought the perfect mix of boldness and comfort -  quickly earning a spot in your hearts (and your freezers)!! ❄️

On the back end, we were already gearing up for summer flavours in both the office and the kitchen - keeping the creative juices (and gravy) flowing well into May and June! ☀️

5️⃣ May: A Taste of Victory!

May was all about cheese, glorious cheese 🧀 We launched The Cheesy Trinity, featuring our Bacon Homity Pie, Marmite Homity Pie, and Chilli Homity Pie. Whether you’re a Marmite lover or a chilli chaser, between these bad boys there was definitely something to satisfy every craving!

Awards season also kept us on our toes, as our creations cleaned up at the Taste of the West Awards. We struck gold with our Steak Pasty, Duckin’ Pie, a commendation for our Pigs in Blankets Pie, and silvers for Venison & Port and Smokin’ Brisket!! We were absolutely buzzing with this result!! 🎊

6️⃣ June: Change is in the Air

June was bittersweet, as we waved goodbye to our time on QVC 👋 but also said a warm hello to a new face in the Chunk office - welcome our new Group Operations Manager, Tom!

While we kept laying the groundwork for a pie-filled summer, our returning Ricardo Pie kept your taste buds tingling 😋🍴 A classic chilli con carne recipe, with added chilli salsa and topped with crushed tortilla chips and cheese, it's a proper Chunk legend!

7️⃣ July: A French Affair

Bonjour! 🥖 July brought a touch of French sophistication to Chunk with our Taste of France collection. The Coq Au Vin Pie and Beef Bourguignon Pie had you dreaming of Parisian cafés and countryside feasts and perfectly coincided with the 2024 Paris Olympics!

We also said goodbye to Marc, our head chef and the mastermind behind loads of your favourite pies! 😞 But, on a brighter note, our wins at the Great Taste Awards (the Oscars for Foodies!) gave us a reason to celebrate! 

Our Smokin’ Brisket Pie snagged an award, and our Steak Pasty won its 15th consecutive award in a row!! 🥇 

8️⃣ August: Feeling Fancy

Summer vibes peaked in August with the launch of our Posh Fish Pie 🐟  a creamy seafood sensation made up of a jumble of pollock, salmon, smoked haddock and prawns, that added a little luxury to your plates 🥂

Whether paired with a crisp white wine or enjoyed in your garden on a hot day, it was the ultimate summer treat.

9️⃣ September: Autumn Comforts

As the leaves turned, we cosied up with our pub classic, the Hunter’s Chicken Pie. Smoky, hearty, and packed with flavour, it was autumn comfort food at its best ✨ After all, what can be better than tender chunks of chicken and smoky bacon, roasted spuds with oozing cheese and a good dollop of homemade BBQ sauce?!

And in Chunk HQ, the kitchens were buzzing as we transitioned to our Christmas planning phase - because let’s face it, it’s never too early to think about pie season 😉

1️⃣0️⃣ October: American Pie Takes Over

October was all about bold flavours with our Taste of America collection! 🦅  Coming up on Thanksgiving, our Cheeseburger Pie, Mac & Cheese Pie, Steak & Cheese Pie and Big Apple Pie brought big portions and even bigger smiles 🤠

Plus, we celebrated another massive awards haul at the Food Drink Devon Awards! Yep, we struck gold yet again (if you can believe it!) this year for our Duckin’ Pie 🦆, Cluckin’ Curry Pasty 🐔, and Steak Pasty 🥩

It was also the month we welcomed a new member to the team, Holly, the new digital marketing executive and said goodbye to our finance manager, Sean👋 (We definitely squeezed a lot in this month, now we look back!!)

1️⃣1️⃣ November: Festive Fever

November was the official start of pie season, with the launch of our Christmas range, as well as our limited edition specials! 🎄🌟 Overall, we released seven festive bakes to fill up your fridges with - including the famous Sprout and Pigs in Blankets Pies!

We also celebrated as digital marketing manager, Rosie, left to have her baby  - congrats, Rosie! 🐣

1️⃣2️⃣ December: Wrapping Up 2024

As we write this, we’re finishing up our busiest month yet. From Christmas orders flying out the door, to preparing for your New Year’s feasts, it’s been non-stop here at Chunk HQ. And we couldn't be happier! ☃️

Looking Ahead: 2025 Resolutions

And just like that, we've reached the end of 2024! What’s next for us? More pies, more bold ideas, and maybe even some surprises😯 

We not only want to thank our amazing Chunk Hunks for their hard work this year, but also you! Thank you for making 2024 such a phenomenal year. So consider this a little Christmas card from us:

Merry Chunkmas and Happy New Year!

- Everyone here at Chunk HQ🎄🥧

Go on - Take a Chunk!