December 3rd 2024.
Renowned chef Tommy Banks expressed his dismay as he revealed the loss of his 2,500 prized pies. With a heavy heart, the Michelin-starred chef shared that the van carrying the pies had been stolen, along with the week's worth of stock, weighing in at nearly a tonne. The pies were meant to be sold at his pop-up stall at York Christmas Market on Monday, but the unfortunate turn of events shattered those plans.
In a video posted on Instagram, Mr. Banks informed his followers about the robbery that took place on Sunday night at Barker Business Park in Melmerby, North Yorkshire. He explained that the van was nowhere to be found when the staff arrived to collect it on Monday morning. The tone of his voice was filled with sadness and frustration as he said, "We've been robbed." The thought of his van and all those delicious pies, with his name proudly written on them, somewhere in the north of England, was disheartening.
The chef went on to describe the value of the stolen goods, which included a significant amount of meat, flour, and eggs, worth around £25,000. He pointed out that it wasn't just about the money, but the hard work and effort that went into creating those pies. Mr. Banks, who is known for his award-winning restaurants, shared his team's disappointment, saying, "The team is gutted because it's days and days of work gone in just one night."
The stolen pies were supposed to last the stall for a whole week, but now, they had disappeared overnight. The team was scrambling to make more pies, including their popular steak and ale pies, turkey and cranberry pies, and butternut squash pies, to keep up with the demand for the rest of the week. However, Mr. Banks still held on to a glimmer of hope that the pies would find their way back to him.
In a message to the thieves, the chef appealed to their conscience, saying, "If you see this video, I know the pies are gone, and I know you've nicked my van. But please, can you at least drop off the pies somewhere? They are of no use to you because they have my name written all over them." He suggested that the pies could be taken to a community center or any place where people in need could enjoy them. With the festive season just around the corner, Mr. Banks urged the thieves to do the right thing and spread some Christmas cheer by feeding those in need with the stolen pies.
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