Two local bakeries have won medals for their pies at the Baking Association of Australia's Best Pie Comp on the weekend.

At their first try, Gerringong Bakery won four Silver medals (for their Burgundy Beef; Peppercorn; Cheese & Bacon; and Spiced Sweet Potato, Lentil and Spinach pies) and two Bronze medals (for their Plain Mince; and Lamb, Potato and Pea pies).

"We are very pleased at this recognition as the pies we entered were made from the same recipe and quality of ingredients that we use on a daily basis," says bakery owner Grant Jamieson.

In the second time it has entered, Troy Hindmarsh of Kiama's Parfait Patisserie brought back five medals - two Silver (Potato; and for the beef mince pie made by their apprentice Damion) and three Bronze (Plain Mince; Chunky Beef; and Lamb Roast).

In the Artisan Baking Competition, held at the same time, Parfait entered six baked goods and won medals for five, as well as the championship medal for Viennoiserie (breakfast pastries).

Rolling Pin Pies & Cakes, of Ocean Grove (south east of Geelong, won Australia's Best Pie with their innovative Surf & Turf pie.