At Toppings Pies, we’re often asked: “Can you freeze pork pies?” The answer is a resounding yes, and with a few simple tips, you can enjoy our award-winning traditional and speciality pork pies whenever you like.

🥧 Why Freeze Pork Pies?

Our traditional pork pies are freshly baked and ready to eat, with a minimum shelf life of six days. That’s plenty of time to enjoy them fresh, but what if you want to stock up or save some for later? Freezing is the perfect way to keep that unbeatable taste and quality until you’re ready to tuck in.

Which Pies Are Suitable for Freezing?

Most of our range can be safely frozen:

• Traditional pork pies, in sizes from 120g right up to 3.5 kg, freeze very well.
• Speciality pork pies, such as Game & Poultry, Scrumpy, Chicken & Ham, and Apricot & Poultry, can also be frozen, either whole or in portions.
• Larger gala pies, including the Traditional Pork Gala and Pork & Egg Gala, cannot all be frozen if they contain egg. The Pork & Egg Gala pie is the one variety that must be enjoyed fresh rather than frozen.

Freezing Tips

1. Freeze promptly – For best results, place your pie in the freezer as soon as possible after purchase.

2. Consider portion sizes – Whether you’re freezing a whole pie or half, wrap it well in cling film or foil, then place it in an airtight freezer bag to keep out air and prevent freezer burn.

3. Label and date – Write the date clearly on the packaging and freeze pies for up to three months to maintain their best quality.

4. Defrost gently – Move your pie from the freezer to the fridge and leave it to thaw overnight. Slow defrosting helps preserve the texture and flavour.

Why Freezing Works So Well

Our pies are crafted with hot water crust pastry, which is sturdy enough to handle freezing. The pastry’s density helps protect both the meat and the jelly inside, keeping your pie in great condition until you’re ready to enjoy it. Many of our larger pies are vacuum-packed, giving them an extended shelf life of at least eight days and protecting them from freezer air if frozen.

Perfect Pies for Freezing

• Traditional Family (430g), Medium Cutting (920g), Large Cutting (2.2kg) — perfect for any gathering and freeze brilliantly.
• Speciality flavours like Game & Poultry, Scrumpy, Chicken & Ham — these indulgent pies freeze just as successfully as our traditional range.

When Not to Freeze

We recommend avoiding freezing:

• Apricot-topped pies, as the fruit topping can become watery after thawing.
• Pork & Egg Gala pies, since the egg filling doesn’t freeze well and can affect both taste and texture.

For buffets, parties or special occasions, we suggest serving these varieties fresh instead. If you have leftovers, why not share them with family and friends?

wholesale pork pies 

If you’re in the food trade and looking for top-quality products, we also offer some of the best frozen pork pies for wholesale. Our wholesale range includes a variety of traditional pork pies, crafted to the same high standards and perfect for delis, farm shops, hospitality businesses, and catering events. Freezing ensures you can manage stock efficiently without compromising on taste or quality. Browse our traditional pork pies for wholesale here.

Final Thoughts

So, the good news is you can freeze pork pies from Toppings Pies! Whether traditional or speciality, most of our pies freeze beautifully for up to three months. Just remember:

• Skip the egg-topped or apricot-topped varieties
• Wrap them properly and label the date
• Defrost slowly in the fridge.

That way, our delicious, proudly South Yorkshire, award-winning pork pies will always be ready when you fancy a treat, be it a midweek lunch, a family picnic, or a festive feast.

If you’d like more tips, or a handy Freezing & Defrosting, feel free to get in touch or explore our blog for more tasty inspiration. Happy pie-freezing!