How to make a Pie-fect Valentine's Day Hamper!

Treat Your Loved Ones (Or Yourself!) This Valentine's Day! 🥧❤️

Love is in the air, and we’re here to make sure it’s filled with the aroma of buttery pastry and hearty fillings!! Forget the cliché roses and chocolates – if your Valentine is a true pie fanatic, they deserve a gift that warms the heart and the belly. 💘

Romantic setting for two for a pie and wine meal

Let’s break it down, Chunk-style, so you can build a hamper that’s packed with flavour, fun, and love. Here’s how to make your Pie-fect Valentine’s Hamper!

Step 1: Pick the Stars of the Show – The Pies! 🥧✨

The heart of this hamper? A dreamy selection of four pies that’ll take your Valentine on a flavour-filled journey:

1. Steak & Ale Pie 🥩🍺:

 An absolute pie classic with tender beef, rich ale gravy, and our golden shortcrust pastry. It really is a timeless favourite for the hearty food lover, and a definite winner in any hamper!

2. Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie 🍗🥓:

Another pie-lover favourite! Creamy, savoury, and just as comforting as a warm hug 😋 Perfect for those who love a cosy meal by the fire and ideal for an easy date night!

3. Homity Pie 🧀🥔:

 This one is ideal for cheese-lovers, veggies AND fans of incredible flavour! Packed with potatoes, leeks, and cheddar, this veggie delight is a creamy hug in a pie 🫂

4. Sheep Pie 🐑🌱:

And finally, our Sheep Pie! Surely there's no better way to treat yourself or your loved one than with an awesome roast dinner in a pie?!

A mix of tasty mutton and / or lamb in a superb redcurrant gravy, with the addition of peas, swede, carrot and a little mint – it's both rustic AND rich! Just like a stroll through the Devon countryside 😊

Step 2: Add Some Pasties to the Mix!

Bakery Heart Shaped Steak Pasty Chunk of Devon

...Because pies may be the heart, but pasties are the soul. Toss three pasties in your pie-fect hamper for good measure 😉

1. Cheddar & Onion Pasty 🧅🧀:

Sharp, savoury cheddar paired with sweet, caramelised onions – a veggie treat even meat-lovers adore!!

We'd say this is a perfect addition to your hamper - not only is it an ideal handwarmer on a Valentine's Day walk, but it's also an inclusive favourite of many pastry fanatics out there!

2. Butter Chicken Curry Pasty 🍛: 

Want to add a bit of spice to your gift? This newly rebranded gem of a pasty is all the best bits of a curry night, wrapped in our turmeric-infused pastry.

Chicken, peppers, spuds, tomato and a mix of aromatic Indian flavours to boot, it's absolutely bursting with deliciousness!!

3. Steak Pasty 🥩✨:

Come on, we weren't going to tell you to make up a hamper WITHOUT including our best bake!

Your loved one deserves only the best, so give them a pasty so good it holds 15 Great Taste awards!! Bold, beefy, and utterly iconic!

Step 3: Don’t Forget the Sausage Roll! 🌭

No hamper is complete without one of our Pork, Apple & Scrumpy Sausage Rolls!

  Sweet apple meets savoury pork with a dash of scrumpy cider magic. Perfect for nibbling while your Valentine debates which pie to try first.

Step 4: How to Assemble the Hamper 🧺

  1. Start with a Sturdy Basket or Box: A wooden crate or wicker basket screams rustic charm, but a simple gift box works just as well!!
  2. Add a Base Layer: Crumpled tissue paper, straw, or shredded paper – it’s all about creating a cushy bed for your goodies.
  3. Arrange the Bakes: Place the pies front and centre, surrounded by the pasties and sausage roll. It’s a feast for the eyes before it’s one for the taste buds. 😍
  4. Add Some Extras: A bottle of wine 🍷, a handwritten card 🖋️, maybe even some chocolates or pamper items for balance. It’s Valentine’s Day, after all – go all out!
  5. Wrap It Up: Clear cellophane tied with a big red bow, or leave it open for a casual, homey vibe. Either way, your hamper is ready to impress!

Step 5: Bonus Hamper Tips 🎁

  • Make It Personal: Include their favourite snacks or drinks alongside the bakes.
  • Add a Love Note: A little heartfelt message goes a long way – even if it’s just, “You’re the steak to my ale.” 🥧❤️🍺
  • Plan Ahead: Order your pies early to make sure they arrive in time. (Chunk boxes are delivered chilled, so no stress on freshness!)

Step 6: Seal the Deal – Share the Love 💝

Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with the ones you love. Once the hamper is gifted, why not enjoy the pies together? Pop one in the oven, grab a glass of something bubbly, and cosy up for the ultimate pie date night. 🥧✨

So, if you’re ready to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember, start pie-picking! Your loved one will thank you – and you might even sneak a bite yourself. 😉❤️

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