Three classic pies added to Signature by Country Range portfolio

Three classic pies has been added to the Signature by Country Range portfolio.

Available in 8 x 225g packs, the pies are:

Vintage Cheddar Pie, containing vintage cheddar and Emmental alongside potato, leek and a drop of cider, with a crunchy, cheesy topping.

Chicken, Ham & Leek Pie, featuring free-range chicken, ham hock, leek, thyme, cream and white wine.

Steak & Ale Pie, containing slow-cooked free-range beef steak cooked in craft ale.

Designed with the demands of professional kitchens in mind, the pies can be cooked in a conventional oven or Merrychef. Once defrosted, they can also be kept refrigerated for up to 10 days, helping caterers manage stock efficiently, minimise waste and respond more easily to changing demand.

Rachel Porter, Country Range Group own brand manager, said: “While quality pies are year-round regulars on menus across the hospitality and public catering sectors, they really come into their own in the colder months so we’re very excited to unleash this tantalising trio in time for autumn.

“Customers might be looking for familiar favourites, but that doesn’t mean they want to compromise on quality. From free-range chicken to vintage cheddar, Emmental and craft ale, we’ve focused on ingredients and recipes that give these classics the premium treatment and provide operators with a compelling trade-up option.

“A proper pie with the trimmings takes some beating but it also takes time to make so our new Signature trio is the ideal option as caterers lacking time, space and resources don’t need to compromise on quality. From the perfect pastry to the flavoursome filling, everything about these pies is top tier.”

Signature by Country Range is the premium tier of the group’s own-brands and now features over 30 products for caterers of all sizes.