World Pasty Championships at the Eden Project

The Eden Project are to hold the World Pasty Championships on Saturday 3 March 2012, the Saturday before the national day of Cornwall, St Piran's Day (5 March)

As the Eden Project is based in Cornwall, the World Pasty Championships will celebrate the traditional Cornish pasty recipe, as well as some more unusual varieties.

From the Americas to Australia, pasties derived from recipes passed down by Cornish emigrants over centuries are eaten and enjoyed by many millions of people. The Eden Project are inviting entries from around the world to the Championships.

The event has the backing of the Cornish Pasty Association, which upholds the reputation of the pasty and represents more than 50 bakers.

Earlier this year after a long campaign the association won European Union Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status which means that only pasty makers based in Cornwall who make pasties in a traditional manner and follow a traditional recipe are able to label their products as Cornish pasties.

Check the eden project's website for more details.