Ma Boyle’s take the crown and win Liverpool’s Annual Pancake Race, for the first time in five years. Sebastian Wojton, who was participating in the race for the first time, beat the competition.
Six chefs from restaurants across the city took part in a battle of life and batter. Former winner Alex Hopkins from Lunya retired after winning a hat trick into a coaching role. Other entries included Titanic Hotel, Tempest on the Tithbarn, The Pen Factory, and Halyard.
The annual race is traditionally held in the gardens of Liverpool Parish Church and organised by Liverpool BID Company. The rules of the race see runners compete in three laps, having to add three toppings on each lap and completing three flips at two flipping stations.
First launched in the 1980s, it was revived in the 2000s in Liverpool and is no yolk for the chefs who take part. Alongside bragging rights, the winning chef is awarded with an engraved pancake pan, presented by Bill Addy, Reverend Cannon at Liverpool Parish Church and CEO of Liverpool BID Company.
Sebastian Wojton, who won wearing Crocs, spoke before he had to leave to take part in the lunch rush. “I am delighted. This felt like running on home ground for Ma Boyles”.
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