Support someone to join MPC

Know someone who would enjoy a safe, friendly space to meet others, have a laugh, and make great food? Men’s Pie Club is open to men of all ages and backgrounds. Clubs are relaxed, male-friendly, and all about connecting over a shared activity - making pies! Whether you're a health professional, community worker, friend, or family member, helping someone join is simple and impactful.

MPC is embedded in social prescribing networks and works closely with NHS teams, GPs, and community organisations. We offer a simple, effective referral pathway for guys who’d enjoy good food, great company, and a relaxed, no-fuss environment.

Why refer to MPC?

MPC's Impact

Our 2023 evaluation demonstrated significant improvements in life satisfaction, mental wellbeing, and social connectedness over 20-weeks. Members reported strengthening their social networks (3.31/4), maintaining newfound confidence and life skills (3.24/4) and expressing consistently high satisfaction levels (3.57/4).

What is MPC?

Men’s Pie Club is a weekly club where men come together to cook, chat, and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. It’s not a course - there’s no start or end date - and there’s no need for cooking experience. Some men come for the chat, some come to learn new skills, and many stay for the pies and the people.

Clubs are small (usually around 10 people), friendly, and welcoming. Members can take their pie home or eat it fresh out of the oven - whatever suits them.

How to refer someone

Before referring someone, please make sure you’ve talked it over with them and they’re happy to be put in touch.

You can:

Fill in our quick referral form (click "refer now" button below)
Or email us directly at hello@menspieclub.co.uk with their name, phone number, and address.

Once we receive the referral, we’ll do the rest - matching them with a club and letting you know how they’re getting on. If the club is full, we’ll add them to a waiting list and keep you updated.

If you have questions or would prefer to chat things through, you’re welcome to fix a time to speak to us, organise a date/time here.

Quick facts for referrers

Free to attend – no cost at all, and members take home a freshly baked pie each week
No pressure – members take part in a way that works for them
No cooking experience needed – just a bit of enthusiasm
Clubs are informal – no start date, end date, or long-term commitment
Locations across the North East and beyond

DOWNLOAD OUR PIE MEN INFO LEAFLET

Want to share information with someone you think might enjoy MPC?

Download our Referrer Leaflet here – it’s a great way to explain what MPC is about, and you’re welcome to print and pass it on.

Hear from our local guys...

"It was a lifeline for my mental health over the last winter… You come along and suddenly you’ve got 12 new pals every night."

Pie Man Bob

Hear from our local guys...

"It’s something I look forward to every week. The food is just the excuse - it’s the people that make it."

Pie Man Andy