Pies are one of the UK’s national dishes; with a love for crispy toppings and delicious fillings, the UK has perfected a variety of pies from savoury steak and ale to cheese and onion.
To celebrate British Pie Week 2025 (3rd-9th March) new research reveals the UK’s top 10 favourite pies.
Keyword | Search Volume | |
1 | Chicken and leek pie | 22,200 |
2 | Cheese and potato pie | 9,900 |
3 | Steak and ale pie | 9,900 |
4 | Cheese and onion pie | 8,100 |
5 | Pork pie | 6,600 |
6 | Corned beef pie | 5,400 |
7 | Steak and kidney pie | 4,400 |
8 | Chicken and ham pie | 3,600 |
9 | Chicken, leek and mushroom pie | 3,600 |
10 | Chicken and bacon pie | 2,900 |
The data reveals that chicken and leek pie is the nation’s favourite with over 22,000 average monthly searches a month followed by the veggie classic, cheese and potato, with almost 10,000 average monthly searches.
Pies are a great way to try new flavours, make the most of leftovers or celebrate favourite ingredients.
Mimi Morley, senior recipe development manager at HelloFresh, shares: “Pies are the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and nostalgia with every bite. There are a few key steps to create the perfect homemade pie. With these simple tips, anyone can enjoy a perfectly baked, delicious homemade pie – every single time:
“1. Choose the right pastry; shortcrust for a sturdy base or puff pastry for a lighter, crisp finish, keeping it cold for the best texture before cooking.
2. Blind bake the base to avoid a soggy bottom, especially with wetter fillings.
3. Layer your flavours by slow-cooking your filling ingredients and seasoning well for a rich, deep taste.
4. Seal the edges with egg or milk and cut small slits on top to release steam and for a beautifully golden crust.
5. Finally, let your pie rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to help the filling set.”
Join us in celebrating Pie Week by trying these delicious recipes at home and exploring the wonderful world of regional flavours.
Or, if you’re looking for something a bit more familiar try HelloFresh Mushroom and Spinach Pie, Chicken, Bacon and Mushroom Pie, or even the veggie Chickpea Pie. There are dozens of pies to try with HelloFresh.
For more delicious pie recipes, visit the HelloFresh website.
