Freezing, Defrosting & Reheating Guidelines

Freezing

Freeze on the day of delivery. For best results, place products in a thick freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before freezing.

• All products apart from the Egg Gala can be frozen for up to 3 months.
• Large pork pies and large oblong quiches can be portioned before freezing.
• Once defrosted, consume within 4 days.

Defrosting

• Remove all packaging and place products on a cooling rack (not a plate) in the fridge.
• Keep at an optimum 3–5°C, with a maximum of 8°C.
• Space products evenly and leave room around the rack to allow airflow and even defrosting.

Defrosting times

Traditional & speciality pork pies

• 120–200g: 4–6 hours
• 430–450g: 8–10 hours
• 1.1–2.7kg: at least 12 hours.

Hot eating pies & pasties

• 220–290g: at least 8 hours.

Gourmet sausage rolls & crackers

• 115–180g sausage rolls: 2–4 hours
• 750g sausage cracker rolls: 4–6 hours.

Quiches (hot or cold)

• 110–190g: 4–6 hours
• Large oblong quiche: at least 8 hours.

Reheating

Cooking times may vary.

Remove all outer packaging and ensure products are fully defrosted before reheating.

Place on a baking tray in the centre of a preheated oven following the guidelines below.

You can also use your air fryer, just follow the manufacturers adjustment guidelines.

Hot eating pies & pasties

Preheat oven to 190–200°C / Gas Mark 5–6 / 375–400°F.

approximately 25–30 minutes, or until piping hot (core temperature 79–80°C).

Gourmet sausage rolls & crackers

Preheat oven to 170–180°C / Gas Mark 4 / 350°F for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until hot (core temperature 79–80°C).

Quiches — from chilled

110–190g: 170–180°C / Gas Mark 4 / 350°F for approximately 15–20 minutes.

Large oblong quiche: approximately 20–25 minutes. Heat until the core reaches 79–80°C.

Quiches — from frozen

110–190g: heat on a baking tray at 170°C / Gas Mark 3 / 325°F for approximately 20 minutes, taking care not to burn the tops.

Large oblong quiche (1.3kg): heat at 170°C for approximately 25–30 minutes. Ensure the core reaches 79–80°C.

Crustless Quiches can be reheated in the microwave.

Remove all packaging and place on a plate in the centre of the microwave for 2 minutes (800W)

Please ensure the product is piping hot before serving.