HOW would you like to secure a dream job of becoming a bakery’s official pie taster?

Holland's Pies is taking on Greggs in a battle for pastry supremacy, and it would like fans from the north west to join the fight.

The legendary East Lancashire pie maker, which has been baking adored goods for more than 170 years, is searching for the region’s ultimate pastry superfan.

The lucky winner will represent the north west in a fun, friendly debate against the north east’s finest.

The winner will be offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a professional pastry taster with Baxenden-based Holland’s.

With its new range of products set to launch across Tesco and Farmfoods stores on September 9, and Iceland stocking products from September 16, Holland’s Pies is set to rival Greggs on its own turf in a battle for the title of Britain’s best bakes.

“As the north west’s most beloved pie brand, we have been perfecting our craft for more than 170 years, and now we are ready to show why our pastries are truly the best,” said Leanne Holcroft, national brand manager at Holland's Pies.

“We are searching for a true superfan who can help us champion the taste, quality and heritage that Holland's Pies are known for, against the Greggs classics you know and love.

“Holland's Pies is not just a brand – it is a part of the north west’s cultural fabric.

“From football matches to family gatherings, our pies have been at the heart of the region’s most cherished moments.

“Now, we are looking to share that passion, and we need your help to do it.”

The selected pastry superfans will be invited to participate in a fun, friendly debate, where they will have the chance to compare Holland's new offerings against Greggs’ classics.

Not only will they get to enjoy free puffs and pastries, but they will also have the bragging rights of being part of the ultimate north west versus north east showdown.

The winner will then be offered a taste tester role at Holland’s Pies in its new product development department.

For more details and to enter, visit the Holland’s Pies Instagram or Facebook pages – or email hollandsdreamjob@gold79.co.uk