British Food at its Best
At 4&20 Pasty Co., we are passionate about preserving the time-honored traditions of British baking.
Our mission is to craft the finest pasties and pork pies from scratch that will transport our customers to the heart of Britain with every bite.
Whether you’re a Brit who longs for the familiar flavors of a proper pasty – or you’ve travelled to Cornwall and realized how scrummy these pasties are, we’re glad you found us! You’ll be chuffed to know that 4 & 20 Pasty Company has been around since 2003 and knows a thing or two about making pasties. We bring the authentic taste of England's beloved Cornish pasties straight to your home in the USA. Our journey began with a passion for traditional English cuisine and a commitment to preserving the rich heritage of the Cornish pasty. Every pasty we make is crafted from scratch, using time-honored recipes and top-notch meats and vegetables, ensuring each bite is a proper taste of Cornwall.
Our mission is to share the comfort and tradition of Cornish pasties, providing an authentic experience that transports you to the charming countryside of Cornwall. Whether you're enjoying a pasty for the firs ttime or reliving fond memories of a jaunt to England, we're here to make every meal is a bit of alright.
So, go on, have a gander at our full offerings of flavors if you fancy a proper nosh - we are her to deliver. No more faffing about with second rate snacks, whack the kettle on and tuck into the best pasties this side of the Atlantic. From the first nibble ot the last crumb you'll be gobsmacked by the flavor.
We invite you to savor the tradition and taste the difference in every bite - because, honestly, there's nowt like it!
The "4 & 20 Pasty Company" cheekily tips its hat to the old nursery rhyme, "Sing a Song of Sixpence," where "four and twenty blackbirds were baked in a pie." But don't worry, no birds were harmed in the making of our pasties! We're all about bringing a bit of British banter to your plate, with pasties that are as tasty as they are quirky. Our philosophy? Keep it classic, keep it cheeky, and always serve it with a side of good ol’ British charm. So, grab a pasty, have a laugh, and let’s make some pie-eyed memories together!
The Cornish Pasty, a right legendary nosh, hails from Cornwall, England dating back to the 13th century. By the18th and 19th centuries, it was the bees knees among Cornish minrs that needed something to eat that was both handy and hearty. The pasty's classic filling of beef, spuds, swedes and onions, all tucked into a sturdy crust was perfect for miners to scoff down without getting their mitts dirty or their grubby fingers in the filling. They'd think nothing of it to chuck the crimps crust away when they were done. Overt time the pastry crust, with the addition of butter, became just as scrumptious as the filling itself and enjoyed in its entirety. This beloved bit of Brit history, now sporting a posh protected status, ensures that the Cornish pasty remains the quintessence of pastry treats
The Crimp - What's all the fuss
So there's a right ol barney over the proper wayt o crimp these deliciuos parcels of joy: Side crimp or top crimp. Legend has it that the side crimp, with its neat curvy edge, is the true Cornish method. Meanwhile the top crimp has its own brigade of defenders. These lot argue that it's easier to make and more visually appealing. But the purists, they're having none of it and you'll hear 'em say "that's not a proper job" faster than they can scoff down a pasty. The Cornish Pasty Association, the boffins who got the Cornish Pasty it's Protected Geographical indication status, only accept the side crimp as authentic. Our 4&20 Pasties are as authentic as they are across the pond, sporting a side crimp. But watch out, we may bring out a few specialty flavors with a top crimp and let you be the judge.
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