Venue: Stewart’s Hall
Entries accepted from 10am-11am
Judging: 1.30pm (come along to watch!)
Winners announced at Stewart’s Hall 2pm and over the tannoy in the Square.
Judged by Head Chef of The Bank Cafe & Restaurant.

Huntly Hairst has been hosting the World Stovies Championships for the past 8 years as part of the North East food and drink culture. Contestants come from far and wide to present their version of Stovies in competition for the Championship title. 

How to enter

Entries can be traditional or alternative – you choose! Dig out your Granny’s recipe or spice it up to grab the world title.

Make your own tasty version of stovies. Split your entry, one for display in your own presentation style and one in a container. Put your name, address and phone number into a sealed envelope with your entry.

Download rules, health & safety info and watch the Stovies video below.

Stovies Meal Bag Giveaways!

Pick up a free stovies meal bag from a selection of collection points throughout Hairst Week.

Full details on Huntly Hairst Facebook Page.

The Recipe of a Champion

In 2014 the multi-award winning writer and passionate hobby chef Stuart MacBride won the Stovies Championships (most people might know him better for his books). In a 2018 Interview with the Press & Journal Stuart is quoted as saying:

“I was crowned World Stovies Champion in 2014 at a competition in Huntly. Not to sound bigheaded but I’ve won a couple of things over the years from the writing, but the only trophy on my desk is the Stovies Champion one. It’s the tiniest plastic cup but has started more fights than I’ve ever had in my life. Everyone thinks their granny makes the best stovies – but do they have a trophy to prove it?”

He kindly makes the winning stovies recipe available on his website.