Jim Bowen
'Don't get me anything this year dear, there is nothing I need.' These familiar words are uttered by many men before christmas each year however if their stocking was empty on christmas morning there would surely be uproar.
In fact what they really want is for you to ponder for hours over their gift and suprise them with something other than socks or the annual aftershave.
Ponder no longer. The perfect gift for your Northern man is 'the pie!'According to one pie company in the region classic Steak and Kidney or the humble Meat pie will be more satisying than pointless gadgets or singing slippers this year.
Holland's Pies produce the North West's most famous pies and puddings and now they can be delivered straight to any door in the country.
Even celebrities are snapping up the pie's which only adds to their appeal.
Lancashire comedian and former Bullseye presenter, Jim Bowen, was one of the first to receive a special consignment of pies, which he had delivered to the world famous Dorchester Hotel in London. He explains:
"It’s an odd thing with Holland’s Pies. They’re a part of our cultural identity, they play a big part in our lives and when you’re away from home, you really do miss them.
"People have been crying out for Holland’s Pies all over the country for years. Now they can finally get their hands on them, which would be a truly smashing surprise at Christmas!"
Neil Court Johnston, Managing Director of Holland’s Pies explains:
"Holland’s Pies holds a special place in the hearts of many people brought up in the North West, and the decision to open an online shop has been fuelled by the hundreds of requests we get every year from across the UK demanding that we make our pies available nationwide.
"Already, it’s clear that we’ve got the timing just right, we’ve got loads of feedback from people who have decided to show their loved one just how much they care by putting a pack of Holland’s Pies in their stocking this Christmas."
As well as Steak and Kidney and Meat, Holland’s Cheese and Onion, Potato and Meat and Steak and Kidney Puddings will also be available for delivery across the the UK.
Holland’s is based at Baxenden, Lancashire, and is part of Northern Foods. It has been an important part of Lancashire heritage for 158 years and by extending their services they are seeing that they make it another 158.
The company enjoys a 60% share of the market in the North West, an area where 92% of people have heard of Holland’s Pies.