"It's early days, but I'm having a play around with a fruit pie.
"I've got some grilled peaches, apple filling, blueberries.
"I'm going to chuck it in there, get the creative juices going."
Chef Martin Bosley will be part of the judging panel.
He said it is unsurprising Kiwis have an enduring love affair with the pie.
"For a brief moment in time, it doesn't matter who you are or what you do, nothing else matters when you have a decent pie.
"Whether it's a crisp pastry base soaked with sauce or gravy, with a burnished, golden pastry top, or, an open one with a creamy filling over a soft under crust.
"A pie can be a classic or something with a modern twist, something new yet familiar with a filling that both delights and surprises.
"A well made pie is a thing of beauty, and, I get to spend a whole day eating them. What's not to love?"
This year the Potato Top Pie is a new category.
The baker of the Supreme pie will take away the coveted Supreme Pie Maker trophy and $7500 cash, while Gold award winners receive $1000.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Wellington on July 21.
