Mr and Mrs Pasty Return: What’s in Store for Cornish Pasty Week 2025?

Photo:  Mr and Mrs Pasty visit Geevor Tin Mine – Photo credit:  Sally Mitchell/Cornish Pasty Association.

Cornish Pasty Week 2025 is heating up as organisers, the Cornish Pasty Association (CPA), bring back the iconic Mr and Mrs Pasty for a county-wide celebration of Cornwall’s most famous culinary creation. Running from 24th February to 2nd March, the week-long event promises plenty of fun and a spotlight on the Cornish pasty’s enduring legacy.

A Fresh Look for the Famous Pasty Pair

Mr and Mrs Pasty, the larger-than-life mascots, have been given a “bake-over” with new headgear featuring the Cornish flag. After several years away, their return is set to delight fans as they tour Cornwall, making stops at key locations, including parts of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

The pair recently kicked off their warm-up for the event with a visit to Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen, recognising the historic link between pasties and Cornwall’s mining heritage.

Community Impact: Schools and Cooking

A highlight of the week will take place on Wednesday, 26th February, when Mr and Mrs Pasty visit St Mabyn Primary School. Students and staff will take part in a hands-on pasty-making session, celebrating the pasty while learning vital cooking skills.

Cornish Pasty Week also raises funds for the Cornish Pasty Community Fund, which supports food education for children across Cornwall. Last year, the event raised £20,000, funding activities such as growing vegetables and after-school cookery clubs in more than 30 schools, including St Mabyn.

CPA chairman Jason Jobling shared his excitement about the mascots’ return, saying, “It’s wonderful to see Mr and Mrs Pasty return and be ready to put a smile on everyone’s face. They will also do a great job promoting the community fund, which helps so many children across Cornwall learn about food and cooking.”

The World’s Fastest Crimpers

Another highlight of this year’s celebrations will be an all-new competition to crown the world’s fastest amateur pasty crimpers. Taking place at the Great Cornish Food Store in Truro on Saturday, 1st March, contestants in adult and under-16 categories will compete in timed heats, crimping three pasties as quickly as possible.

Entries are still open, and spaces can be booked via www.cornishpastyassociation.co.uk.

Cornwall’s Gift to the World

Since its launch in 2018, Cornish Pasty Week has celebrated the pasty’s Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, which safeguards its quality and reputation. As the largest manufacturing sector in Cornwall, the pasty industry generates approximately £300 million per year and employs over 2,000 people in permanent, year-round jobs.

Cornish Pasty Week 2025 aims to highlight not only this culinary tradition but also the important role pasty-making plays in Cornwall’s economy and heritage.

Photo:  Mr and Mrs Pasty visit Geevor Tin Mine – Photo credit:  Sally Mitchell/Cornish Pasty Association.