What Goes with Pie? Our Guide to Finding Your Perfect Pie & Side Pairing 🥧

What Goes with Pie? Our Guide to Finding Your Perfect Pie & Side Pairing 🥧

A good pie is a thing of beauty. Golden pastry, delicious filling and the promise of a very good dinner.

But what should you serve alongside it?

Do you keep things classic with creamy mash? Add a little colour with red cabbage? Or go all out with cauliflower cheese?

Here at Chunk, we believe there's a perfect side dish for every pie. And with three delicious new gluten-free sides being made in the Chunk kitchen, we're here to help you find your ideal match.

No swiping required. Just a plate, a fork and a healthy appetite!

1. Creamy Mashed Potato: The Classic Companion 🥔

Some combinations are classics for a reason. Fish and chips. Tea and biscuits. Pie and mash.

Our Creamy Mashed Potato is smooth, fluffy and deliciously creamy. It's the sort of side dish that makes a good pie dinner even better, without trying to steal the limelight.

It's also a particularly good excuse to dig the gravy boat out from the back of the cupboard!

Our favourite pie pairings

Steak & Ale Pie

Rich, hearty steak filling meets soft, creamy mash. Add a generous helping of gravy and you've got yourself a proper British dinner. There's a reason this combination has stood the test of time!

Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie

Our creamy chicken, leek and bacon filling is right at home beside a generous spoonful (or three!) of mash. It's comforting, satisfying and just the ticket for a chilly evening when only a proper dinner will do.

Ultimate Steak Pie

For something a little more indulgent, pair our rich Ultimate Steak Pie with creamy mash. The smooth potatoes are the perfect partner for that deep, savoury filling.

Our verdict: Mash is the dependable one. It gets along with everyone, never lets you down and is always welcome at the dinner table!

2. Slow-Braised Red Cabbage: A Little Sweetness, A Little Spice ❤️

Who says a pie dinner can't have a little sophistication?

Our Slow-Braised Red Cabbage with Redcurrant Jelly, Orange & Cinnamon brings a lovely balance of sweet, tangy and gently spiced flavours to your plate.

Slow-braised until beautifully tender, it's a colourful addition to your dinner and a particularly good companion for rich, meaty fillings.

It's also rather good at making an ordinary Tuesday dinner feel like a Sunday lunch!

Our favourite pie pairings

Venison & Port Pie

This is a match that makes perfect sense. The rich, savoury flavours of venison and port work beautifully with the fruity sweetness of red cabbage. Add a few roast potatoes and you've got a dinner worthy of a special occasion.

Ultimate Steak Pie

Rich beef, deep red wine flavours and sweet, gently spiced cabbage? Yes, please. The cabbage brings a fruity contrast that helps balance the richness of the pie.

Turkey, Brie & Cranberry Pie

Fancy getting a little festive? Our red cabbage is a lovely partner for turkey, creamy Brie and fruity cranberry. Add some roast potatoes and you might just have found your new favourite Christmas dinner shortcut.

Our verdict: Red cabbage is the one that brings a little extra character to the relationship. A touch of sweetness, a hint of spice and absolutely no need to be boring.

3. Cauliflower Cheese: For the Love of Comfort Food 🧀

Let's be honest. Cauliflower cheese rarely needs an introduction.

Tender cauliflower smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce is one of those dishes that makes you wonder why you don't eat it more often.

Our new Cauliflower Cheese brings an extra touch of indulgence to pie night. It's warming, satisfying and ready to make itself very comfortable on your plate.

Our favourite pie pairings

Steak & Ale Pie

Rich, meaty steak filling alongside creamy cauliflower cheese? That's a very happy partnership. Serve with gravy for a proper comfort-food feast.

Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie

Creamy chicken, smoky bacon and tender leeks meet a generous helping of cheesy cauliflower. This is not a dinner for anyone counting the minutes until their next meal. It's a dinner to sit down and enjoy.

Gluten Free Steak, Ale & Chestnut Mushroom Pie

Earthy chestnut mushrooms and rich steak filling make a delicious partner for creamy cauliflower cheese. It's a hearty combination with plenty of flavour, and an excellent choice for a cosy evening in.

Our verdict: Cauliflower cheese is the indulgent one. It doesn't do things by halves, and frankly, neither should you.

4. Can't Decide? Try the Perfect Pie Night Menu!

Of course, choosing just one side can be a difficult business. So we've put together three easy combinations to get you started.

The Traditional Favourite

• Chunk Steak & Ale Pie

• Creamy Mashed Potato

• A generous helping of gravy

Best for: A classic midweek dinner that never disappoints.

The Rich & Fruity One

• Chunk Venison & Port Pie

• Slow-Braised Red Cabbage

• Roast potatoes

Best for: Sunday lunch, autumn evenings or when you fancy something a little special.

The Ultimate Comfort-Food Dinner

• Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie

• Creamy Mashed Potato

• Cauliflower Cheese

Best for: Chilly evenings, cosy nights in and those days when a salad simply isn't going to cut it.

A Little Something for Everyone

The best thing about these sides? They're all gluten free, so there's even more choice for anyone looking to enjoy a proper pie dinner without the gluten.

Whether you're a traditionalist who wouldn't dream of serving a pie without mash, a red cabbage enthusiast or someone who believes there's no such thing as too much cheese, there's a combination here for you!

And remember, you don't have to settle for just one side. Mix and match, try something new and discover your own favourite combination.

Because, as far as we're concerned, a great pie deserves great company.

Ready to find your perfect match?

Explore the pie collection, choose your sides and get ready for a very happy dinner.

After all, life's too short for lonely pies. 🥧