Wyke Pie-Eyed for Charity
The Wykeham Arms’ Wyke Pie helps raise money for two Winchester charities
The Wykeham Arms, Winchester’s most famous pub, is helping to support two local charities with sales of its Wyke Pie. The pub will be donating 25p for every Wyke Pie sold to the Winchester Cathedral Fund, which contributes to its ongoing restoration, and another 25p to The Theatre Royal’s charity that runs local arts events and has recently lost its government funding.
The Wyke Pie was conceived in the 1960s by then-landlord of the pub, Phillip Marshall. It has been a staple of The Wykeham Arms’ menu ever since. Current Head Chef, Luke Emmess, has elevated the pie to new heights with a tasty mix of braised mutton and lamb, a rich lamb jus, topped with fluffy mashed potato in crispy peaks, and served with a quinell of crushed peas.
Jon Howard, General Manager of The Wykeham Arms, said: The Wyke Pie is a dish of legendary tastiness and I’m delighted that we can now use it to help fund these two amazing local causes. A great pub should always provide hearty food to nourish the soul and be at the centre of the local community – and this initiative beautifully combines those two key principles.
“If you’ve never been to The Wykeham Arms, or never had a Wyke Pie – there is no better time to come. Luke is a fantastic chef and his take on this pub tradition is just delicious. I guarantee that you will not leave disappointed.”