'We have tried and tried'- Devastation as popular Sheffield pie business shuts up shop

A Sheffield pie shop is closing its doors after six ‘wonderful’ years of keeping the city in proper homemade pie and mash.
By Sophie Wills
Published 8th Oct 2020, 13:51 BST
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Pie Eyed, based at Kelham Island’s Cutlery Works, announced that today (Thursday, October 8) would be the company’s last day of trading.

In a statement to fans posted on Pie Eyed’s Facbook page, owner Jack Dalton said: “The words we never wanted to say: Pie Eyed is closing down.

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“It’s safe to say we are a little bit emotional. We have tried and tried, but things have just not quite worked out, and we are left with no choice. It’s a really tough world out there for small business right now.

Owner Jack Dalton broke the sad news, adding: "For every single pie bought, served, made, talked, booked, delivered, for everything, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Owner Jack Dalton broke the sad news, adding: "For every single pie bought, served, made, talked, booked, delivered, for everything, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Owner Jack Dalton broke the sad news, adding: "For every single pie bought, served, made, talked, booked, delivered, for everything, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
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“The last six years have been an absolute blast though. We have made friends for life, made so many memories, and of course, served so so many pies in so many wonderful settings. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who has made this journey happen. For every single pie bought, served, made, talked, booked, delivered, for everything, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

The firm was founded in 2014 with Jack serving its first pie at The Hide in Scotland Street.

Pie Eyed initally traded from a horse box at street food events before launching a restaurant at Cutlery Works, as well as a famed wedding catering and delivery service.

The business is famed for its homemade pie and mash.The business is famed for its homemade pie and mash.
The business is famed for its homemade pie and mash.
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Customers flocked to social media to express their sadness at hearing the news.

Liana Barker said: “Such sad news Jack, I’m devastated for you. You were such a highlight at our wedding and I still to this day talk about your pies. Hopefully this isn’t the end for Pie Eyed, just a little blip. I really truly hope you come back soon.”

Bali Maman said: “Am truly sorry to hear this Jack. You are great at what you do and an absolute success story for Sheffield as well as the industry. I consider this a blip and cannot wait to see what you put your mind and brilliant skills to next - necessity is the mother of all invention.”

The last pies will be available on Pie Eyed’s website here: https://pieeyed.co.uk/product/pie-delivery/

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