Meet the Trader: Dan from Dan’s Pies

At the heart of every great market is a passionate trader with a craft they truly care about — and for us, that’s exactly what you’ll find with Dan’s Pie Company and its founder Dan Leaver.

Based in Pocklington, Dan has built a reputation for producing handmade artisan pies using quality Yorkshire ingredients. Every pie is carefully crafted with attention to flavour, texture and the all-important pastry — something pie lovers know is just as important as the filling. 

Award-Winning Pies

Dan’s dedication to quality hasn’t gone unnoticed. His pies have received multiple awards at the prestigious British Pie Awards, one of the UK’s biggest celebrations of pie-making.

Recent highlights include:

• 🥇 Gold – Cheese & Onion Pie (Vegetarian Pie category)

• 🥈 Silver – Chicken & Chestnut Mushroom Pie

• 🥈 Silver – Steak Pie

These awards place Dan’s pies among some of the best in the country, with the competition attracting over a thousand entries from pie makers across the UK each year. 

Handmade, Local, and Proudly Yorkshire

Dan’s approach is simple: great ingredients make great pies. Many of the ingredients are sourced locally in Yorkshire, and every pie is made with the same care you’d expect from a traditional craft baker. 

That commitment to quality, combined with Dan’s friendly personality and dedication to his customers, is exactly why he’s become such a valued member of our trader community.

Part of the Little Bird Family

Dan isn’t just a trader — he’s a key part of our Little Bird team. Whether he’s serving up fresh pies, chatting with customers, or supporting fellow traders, he brings a fantastic energy to the market.

We’re incredibly proud to have Dan trading with us and representing the brilliant independent food scene that makes our markets so special.

So next time you visit, make sure you stop by Dan’s stall — you might just discover your new favourite pie.