Pie Size
Each pie is 11cm approx wide at the top and 5cm deep. They are enough for 1 hungry person or 2 people with lighter appetites. The pies generally weigh 285 gms.
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Nutritional Value/Calorific Value
Currently ongoing. BBQ Jackfruit/ Seitan and Veg/ Cheese and Potato Pies are now complete, please see in 'pie info' section.
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How is my order delivered?
Your pies will arrive 3 days after you place your order (or on a later date if you prefer).
The pies arrive ready cooked and chilled, so you can eat, reheat or pop them into the freezer for up to 6 months from the "Use by' date, see 'How do I cook my Pies' section for further details.
If you have chosen Brighton and Hove delivery service, I will personally deliver your pies. I'll text you the day before to confirm the time of your delivery.
If you would like to pick up your order ' Direct from Kate', every day from Monday to Friday, please email me to arrange a time at:
hello@thevegpiecollective
If your pies are being delivered by courier service, DPD will deliver your order. You will be emailed a time on the day.
What if I am not at home?
Someone needs to be available to receive the delivery. Unfortunately The Veg Pie Collective can’t take responsibility for the spoiling of goods if no-one is at the delivery address. For DPD delivery you receive an email, or text with a delivery slot.
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How do I cook my pies?
Defrost fully before cooking.
To re-heat your pie, place on a baking tray in a pre-heated oven for approximately 25 minutes at
180°C/160°C Fan/Gas mark 4.
The foil dish can be removed either before or after the pie has been baked, whichever you find easiest.
The pies can be microwaved, removing foil dish first, but the pastry will not be crisp or as delicious!
It is far better to re-heat in the oven.
You can re-heat from frozen, place on a baking tray in a pre-heated oven for approximately 45minutes at
180°C/160°C Fan/Gas mark 4.
My pie has defrosted what should I do?
Make sure your pie has fully defrosted, then consume within 3 days.
How should I store my pies?
Your pies will arrive ready cooked and chilled and can be either eaten, reheated or popped in the freezer. They have a fridge shelf life of 3 days and can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Leave to defrost overnight in the fridge and then cook as stated above in the ‘How do I cook my pies' section.
Do not re-freeze after defrosting.
Do you make Gluten Free pies?
Currently, we don't make gluten free pies as they have to be batch tested. As a micro company, this isn't feasible right now. However, if we become bigger, this is something we might look at again in the future.
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Info on Packaging.
Pies: The pies are cooked in a tinfoil tray which can be washed and re-used. They are wrapped in grease proof paper with a label, which can be recycled. The pie box is made of heavy duty card which can be re-cycled along with the wood wool packaging. Ice packs are used to keep the pies below 5 degrees Celsius.
What about refunds?
As the food items are perishable, unfortunately I’m unable to offer refunds. It is the responsibility of the buyer to be available to receive the goods ordered. Please note the products are fragile and delicate, we pack them as best we can, but sometimes they may arrive in bad condition. Please contact us via email, if this does happen.
Food Allergies:
We bake veggie and vegan pies on different days to prevent any cross contamination of ingredients.
Our veggie pies contain WHEAT, EGGS, BARLEY, PEANUTS, SESAME, SOY, SOYA, MILK, CELERY, CELERIAC, MUSTARD, ALMONDS, SULPHITES and NUTS.
Our vegan pies contain WHEAT, SOYA, SOY, NUTS, PEANUTS, ALMONDS, BARLEY, SESAME, CELERY, MUSTARD and SULPHITES.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss allergens.