John Hunt The Pie & Tart Machine Specialists

17/06/2026

Our Little Champion pressing a french style oblong tart case, Die is in stock and uses a Matfer 130 x 40 x 20 exoglass case.

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01204 532 798

09/06/2026

Seeing these fantastic pie photographs, kindly provided by the team, it's easy to understand why they're delighted. The pies have a superb finish, excellent consistency, and look every bit as good as they taste!

Having taken a look at The Jolly Drovers' website, it's clear that food is at the heart of everything they do. Their commitment to freshly prepared dishes, locally sourced ingredients, generous portions, and traditional pub favourites shines through in every plate they serve. The quality and presentation of these pies are a great reflection of that passion for great food.

At John Hunt Bolton – Pie and Tart Machines, there's nothing better than hearing how our machines are helping businesses produce outstanding products day after day. The Little Champion continues to prove itself as a reliable workhorse, delivering consistent, high-quality pies that customers love.

A big thank you to everyone at The Jolly Drovers for taking the time to get in touch and share these wonderful images. We wish you continued success and look forward to seeing many more delicious pies coming off your Little Champion machine in the months and years ahead!

09/06/2026

28/05/2026

Refurbished and ex-bakery machinery and die sets for sale
current stock includes -
Refurbished 20 inch Roller

Ex-Bakery 24 inch Roller

Ex- Bakery 18 inch Roller

36 piece Record Dough divider

AM300 Die set 1LB pie (4"3/4 x 1"3/4 inch) for TINS comprising- Block , Lidder & 2 bases

Little Champion die set 8 x 1 1/4 inch for TINS, block, plain crimp lidder and base

AM300 Double headed die to suit STD pork pie tin 11 x 1 5/16 inch (5oz pie) Block, lidder and 4 bases

Little champion Die set LP5.5 FOIL Block, lidder and base

Little champion die set LP5 TIN new Block, lidder and base

AM300 Double headed die set to suit TIN 98 x 75 x 38mm popular pork pie size, block, lidder and 2 bases

Little Champion die set to suit 100 x 20 mm exoglass container.
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01204 532 798

26/05/2026

07/05/2026

It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our Patriarch Spencer Cheetham on Friday 1st may , A Stalwart of the Bakery industry Spencer started at John Hunt aged 19 and worked until recently completing 63 years. R.I.P a true gentleman 16/8/44 - 01/05/26.

The family would like me to pass on this tribute page with funeral details - https://spencercheetham.muchloved.com/

05/04/2026

25/03/2026

DEAL - Refurbished Rotary Die Set
This for either Little or Medium Champion Pie Press Machine.
Comes with Air Release and around 45 Tins to suit the Die which are 180mm (Matfer Tin - Code 341805)
This a deal price at £899.00 + VAT

22/03/2026

Our Servo Champion 8 Station Pie Machine

Sizes from 30mm – 250mm
Double Headed up to 160mm.
Single or Double, Tin or Foil
Over 80mm depth ask for details.

Single Head 1500 – 2000 per hour
Double Head Upto 2500 per hour.

https://www.johnhuntbolton.co.uk/copy-of-hand-raised-system