The Little Champion CHALLENGE!!!!
After producing the John Hunt Little Champion for over 90 years, debate has sparked within the Alma Works, as to how many presses an hour can a trained user do on our manual machine? We advertise the machine as doing 300 - 400 presses an hour which gives somewhere between 5 & 7 presses a minute! Which is fantastic! but some here feel up to a 1000 per hour is possible???
We need your help to prove who is the number 1 Little Champion operator in the world! and just how many presses can it do?
The winner of the challenge will receive a unique trophy of historical significance. Enter your operator now!
The Rules :
Rotary Category
Goal :
Press as many products as possible in 1 minute.
Rules :
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Products must be pressed only on a Little Champion Machine.
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One operator only.
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Video footage must be supplied as proof.
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Products must be completely pressed with crimp visible and excess trimmed.
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Only entries before closing date (TBA) will be eligible to win trophy, though league table will remain (Coming Soon!).
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Only products pressed within 1 minute will be counted.
3 Piece Category
Goal :
Press as many bases as possible in 1 minute.
Rules :
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Products must be pressed only on a Little Champion Machine.
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One operator only.
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Video footage must be supplied as proof.
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Products must be completely pressed into the containers of choice, excess can remain.
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Only entries before closing date (TBA) will be eligible to win trophy, though league table will remain (Coming Soon!).
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Only products pressed within 1 minute will be counted.
The LC Challenge 2020 Top 3 - 3 Piece Category
Terms:
Upload your videos at our contact page, www.johnhuntbolton.co.uk/contactus or our Facebook page @Johnhuntbolton, alternatively email them too danny@johnhuntbolton.co.uk. If you have selected Whatsapp a message will be sent with the contact number to send them too. If uploading to social media use hashtag #LITTLECHAMPCHALLENGE. In entering you agree for us to present your video on our website in the challenge league table. The closing date for applications will be announced via the site page and social media with the winner and some participants being mentioned on all our communication outlets.

The Pork Shop
Operator : Matt Brown Container : Foil
Air Release : No Size : 08 x 1 3/4"
Heat : Yes Pastry : Shortcrust
Facebook: @ThePorkShopPoulton
Website : www.porkshop.co.uk
Position
Presses Per Min
Presses Per Hour
1
33
1980
Terms:
Upload your videos at our contact page, www.johnhuntbolton.co.uk/contactus or our Facebook page @Johnhuntbolton, alternatively email them too danny@johnhuntbolton.co.uk. If you have selected Whatsapp a message will be sent with the contact number to send them too. If uploading to social media use hashtag #LITTLECHAMPCHALLENGE. In entering you agree for us to present your video on our website in the challenge league table. The closing date for applications will be announced via the site page and social media with the winner and some participants being mentioned on all our communication outlets.

Piper Street Food Co. (Aus)
Operator : Damien Sandercock Container : Tin
Air Release : No Size : 17 x 1/2" (Estimate)
Heat : Yes Pastry : Shortcrust
Facebook: @piperstfoodco
Website : www.piperstfoodco.com
Position
Presses Per Min
Presses Per Hour
2
30
1800
Terms:
Upload your videos at our contact page, www.johnhuntbolton.co.uk/contactus or our Facebook page @Johnhuntbolton, alternatively email them too danny@johnhuntbolton.co.uk. If you have selected Whatsapp a message will be sent with the contact number to send them too. If uploading to social media use hashtag #LITTLECHAMPCHALLENGE. In entering you agree for us to present your video on our website in the challenge league table. The closing date for applications will be announced via the site page and social media with the winner and some participants being mentioned on all our communication outlets.

The Pie Shop Dalton
Operator : Our Joe Container : Tin
Air Release : Yes Size : MP 4.5" Shallow
Heat : Yes Pastry : Shortcrust
Facebook: @ThePieShopDalton
Position
Presses Per Min
Presses Per Hour
3
23
1380
The LC Challenge 2020 Top 3 - Rotary Category

John Hunt (Bolton) Ltd
Operator : Elvis (BC)Presley Container : Tin
Air Release : Yes Size : 3" Patty
Heat : Yes Pastry : Shortcrust (pre-packed)
Position
Presses Per Min
Presses Per Hour
1
15
900
Little Champion Challenge - Coronavirus update from our MD:
"The idea behind the Little Champion Challenge, was a bit of fun, not to be taken too seriously - but still a clear and important demonstration of how to improve the productivity of this unique machine. Technique and organisation are key.
Due to current circumstances we are suspending the Challenge until the pandemic has ended. The aim at this stage is to announce the winner at the Foodex 2021 Exhibition at the NEC Birmingham at the new recently announced date - 12-14 April 2021."
Existing entries are still valid.
Please do enjoy reliving the moment a legend returned to compete in the #LITTLECHAMPCHALLENGE below - with the volume on of course! :