A pie a day keeps hunger at bay

We’d never label these pies the best in New Zealand – imagine the nationwide pandemonium! We can however, guarantee they taste fingerlicking good.

Now, pass the tomato sauce.

MONDAY: Trisha’s Pies, Wellington

Want to know what Trisha is best known for? Her generous fillings. It’s all chunk and hearty gravy – just how a pie should be. She’s also not opposed to reinventing the wheel, with flavours such as ‘lasagna pie’ gracing the menu.

Tripadvisor says: ‘I lived in Welly for 4 years and renovated my house on Trisha’s Pies.'

TUESDAY: Miles Better Pies, Te Anau

It’s tough finding a pie with the right balance of flaky pastry and sauce, but not so at Miles Better Pies. With a consistently perfect pastry to filling ratio, and a menu that features all the classics: lamb and mint, venison, egg and bacon, this pie place lives up to its cocksure name.

Tripadvisor says: ‘Better pies than your mum’s.’

WEDNESDAY: Fairlie Bakehouse, Fairlie

Fairlie Bakehouse

© Ashlee Adams Photography

With a queue that spills down the street, causing onlookers to wonder if there’s a celebrity in town, these home-made pies are a taste sensation. The pork belly pie even comes with a piece of crackling on top. Pass the napkins, we’re salivating.

Tripadvisor says: ‘So nice I rang the missus and told her not to put dinner on, I bought another three pies for this evening.’

THURSDAY: Patrick’s Pies Gold Star Bakery, Tauranga

It’s hard to know what Patrick does better: serve delicious hot pies or win awards. Many a pie medal has been won over the years and accolades fill the walls. There are always inventive new flavours to try as well as your golden oldies.

Tripadvisor says: ‘The fullest, most mouth-watering, flavoursome pie I have ever sunk my choppers into.’

FRIDAY: Jimmy’s Pies, Roxburgh

Jimmy bakes an awesome pie, which he’s been making from an old family recipe for almost 50 years. Each pie is crammed to its crumbly innards with rich fillings, so it’s little wonder they have an almost cult following in Roxburgh.

Tripadvisor says: ‘My husband was downright awed.’

SATURDAY: World Famous Sheffield Pies, Sheffield

Believe the hype, this one’s a belter. It’s hard to go past the Sheffield

Pie at World Famous Sheffield Pies

© Sheffield Pie Shop

Supreme (steak, bacon, cheese and onion) but gourmet additions include specialities like venison with whisky relish.

Tripadvisor says: ‘I fell in love with New Zealand but it’s these pies I will dream about.

SUNDAY: Coro Pies, Coromandel Town

Coro Pies is immensely popular with the locals which is always a good sign. We bet most are heading inside for the legendary Kiwi breakfast pie, stuffed with cheese, egg, caramelised onion and mince.

Tripadvisor says: ‘I would have tried three if not under the watchful eye of my aunt trying to watch my weight.’