{"id":747541,"date":"2026-02-07T02:32:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/747541\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T02:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T02:32:39","slug":"heres-how-to-become-an-official-pie-taster-in-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/747541\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to become an official pie taster in Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Lhj7X9\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"THT26006_728x90pxls_gif_LOWRY\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/THT26006_728x90pxls_gif_LOWRY.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;opacity: 1 !important;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Calling all pie <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemanchester.com\/valentinesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">lovers<\/a>, your dream job has arrived. Fancy becoming an official pie taster in Manchester? If you know your shortcrust from your flaky, this one is for you.<\/p>\n<p>As Stables Tavern prepare to launch their new <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemanchester.com\/the-best-restaurants-in-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">menu<\/a> later this month, the team are looking for blind taste testers. It\u2019s a rare opportunity, and a pretty good one too. Think Bake Off\u2026 without the cakes.<\/p>\n<p>When is the tasting<\/p>\n<p>You (and a plus one) will need to be available on Wednesday 18th <a href=\"https:\/\/ilovemanchester.com\/half-term-manchester\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">February<\/a> between 5-7pm, where you\u2019ll sample a selection of Stable Tavern\u2019s new homemade pies. You\u2019ll share feedback, and help with the ultimate decision. Which of the selection sit at the top of the \u2018pie chart.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s included?<\/p>\n<p>Have no fear, connoisseurs. Mash, greens and gravy are included as part of the experience. And don\u2019t forget the pints! Located near Aviva Studios, Stables Tavern is home to a great selection of beers, so you can expect a pint (or two) as part of the experience.<\/p>\n<p>For those interested, pie testers will be selected based on a simple application form. All you need to do is explain why you are the chosen one. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Where to apply<\/p>\n<p>You can fill in your application to become one of Stable Tavern\u2019s official pie tasters in Manchester <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stablestavern.co.uk\/pie-tester-sign-up-page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Y0ISOf\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Banksy_Leaderboard-728x90_02\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770317291_173_Banksy_Leaderboard-728x90_02.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;opacity: 1 !important;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8211; Advertisement &#8211; Calling all pie lovers, your dream job has arrived. 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