FNK Pies

Fraser Neal is not your average vegan pie maker. His career as a classically trained chef saw him working in a variety of hotels and restaurants in this country and abroad.

Having spent some time seeking a really good quality handmade vegan pie, which was freefrom palm oil, and not finding one in Hampshire, FNK Pies came about.

Deciding to use a shortcrust pastry for their pies, they had to work hard to get the vegan pastry just right before they could even get started on their fillings.

Starting in a kitchen based in Hampshire on the South coast in the small village of Rowlands Castle, FNK Pies started supplying the local community. It wasn’t long before they realised that they would have to move into a bigger kitchen, which they now occupy just a few miles down the road in Havant.

Sourcing most of the vegetables for the fillings from Hampshire farms and even local allotments they began creating lots of flavours!

Working with Hampshire Farmers Markets, with the support and loyalty of local producers, their customers have convinced them that the pies are just right – in size, taste and quality!

From these humble beginnings, FNK Pies has grown into one of the most exciting vegan pie producers in the South of England. Fraser really is setting new standards with his unique and ambitious recipes.

There is no set menu for his handcrafted award-winning pies, which in only a few years have received great acclaim. The range of pies FNK offer changes with the seasonal availability of predominantly local vegan produce.

I was very lucky to meet Fraser at my local Farmers Market and many Vegan Markets in my area. His pies really are delicious and what I love most is the thought into each filling that he takes, using flavours he has come across on his travels around the world!

Saag Aloo, Mkomazi Sweet Potato with Red Pepper Relish and Cochin Coconut Masala are some of the delicious and intriguing flavours he has on offer.

Be sure to check FNK Pies out if you are looking for a tasty, substantially filled vegan pie in the future. For details of where they can be found check out there Facebook page or go to: http://www.instagram.com/fnkpies or http://www.fnkpies.co.uk