Cornish Pasty Week 2025 Wrap – Up

Cornish Pasty Week 2025: A Grand Celebration of Cornwall’s Favourite Food

Cornish Pasty Week 2025 has been a resounding success, bringing together pasty lovers from near and far to celebrate Cornwall’s iconic dish. From exciting tours across the Duchy to the thrilling finale at the first-ever World’s Fastest Crimper competition, this year’s event showcased not only the pasty itself but also Cornwall’s year-round appeal as a destination.

Mr & Mrs Pasty’s Grand Tour of Cornwall

Our much-loved mascots, Mr & Mrs Pasty, embarked on a whirlwind journey across Cornwall, highlighting some of the county’s finest food, drink, and cultural experiences.

Day 1: Their journey began with a picturesque walk at Treffry Viaduct before stopping at Knightor Winery for a tour and tasting. They ended the day at St Austell Brewery, learning about Cornwall’s brewing heritage with a museum visit and tour.
Day 2: A visit to Truro Cathedral and a leisurely stroll through the city showcased the charm of Cornwall’s capital, with its year-round shopping and dining experiences.
Day 3: Mr & Mrs Pasty explored the fascinating conservation work at the Padstow Lobster Hatchery before heading to Healey’s Cyder Farm for a fun and informative tour and cyder tasting.
Day 4: The pair took in the fresh sea air with a walk along Penzance promenade, followed by a visit to Polgoon Vineyard, known for its award-winning Cornish wines and ciders.
Final Day: The tour wrapped up at Truro Train Station, where they welcomed visitors arriving from London, highlighting the ease of train travel into Cornwall. Their last stops were Philleigh Way Cookery School for a pasty-making lesson, the scenic King Harry Ferry, and finally, a spot of fishing at St Mawes.

Each of these destinations remains open year-round, reinforcing the message that Cornwall is a fantastic place to visit in every season.

The World’s Fastest Crimper: A Historic First

The week concluded with an exhilarating contest at the Great Cornish Food Store in Truro – the first-ever World’s Fastest Crimper competition for amateur pasty makers. Competitors from Cornwall, the wider South West, and even Japan took part, showcasing their crimping skills under pressure.

The overall winner was Sue Mountford, a grandmother from Penpol, near Truro, who has been making pasties for over 50 years. She credited her mother for teaching her the traditional technique and was overjoyed at her victory:

“The award is amazing and quite a surprise. I’m elated – thrilled to bits. We’ve always made pasties in my family – you could say I’m a natural born crimper!”

The competition also welcomed Yuriko Shigyo, an accountant and passionate pasty fan from Tokyo, who traveled all the way to Cornwall to take part. After receiving a crimping masterclass from professional pasty maker Graham Cornish, she embraced the experience and the tradition behind the Cornish pasty.

In the Junior section, Paddy Gamble from Perranporth claimed victory after a close crimp-off against Harry Sheffield from St Austell. Paddy, who has been making pasties for about a year, credited his grandmother for teaching him the skill and was thrilled to take home the title.

Supporting the Next Generation of Pasty Makers

A highlight of the week was Mr & Mrs Pasty’s visit to St Mabyn Primary School, where pupils took part in a pasty-making masterclass. With guidance from expert crimper Julie Roberts and the support of the Cornish Pasty Community Fund, students learned about the history of the pasty and developed practical cooking skills.

Head of School Joanna Redford-James expressed gratitude for the funding, which has enabled the school to invest in utensils and weekly food ingredients. She highlighted the impact of cooking lessons on the students’ confidence and mathematical skills, reinforcing the wider benefits of pasty-making beyond the kitchen.

A Week to Remember

CPA Chairman Jason Jobling reflected on the success of the week:

“Cornish Pasty Week 2025 has been a great success in celebrating our favourite food and helping us give back to the community by supporting schools in their food and cooking activities. We’ve made a piece of pasty history with the first-ever World’s Fastest Crimper contest, and Mr & Mrs Pasty’s epic tour has put a smile on everyone’s face.”

As we step into spring, Cornwall remains open and welcoming to visitors, offering rich food, drink, and cultural experiences all year round. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to the Shared Prosperity Fund for their support in making this year’s Cornish Pasty Week possible.

Until next year – keep crimping!

A HUGE thank you to all the businesses that supported Cornish Pasty Week and raised money for the Cornish Pasty Community Fund this year. Watch this space for the final amount raised.

Etherington’s

Ginster’s

The Cornwall Bakery

Cornish Premier Pasties

Prima Bakeries

Proper Cornish

Rowes

Great Cornish Food Store

Country Choice

The Cornish Hamper Store

The Pasty House

The Pasty Cove