Do the pies contain sugar?
The only product that we add sugar to is the red onion marmalade squiche.
Can you microwave the pies?
We’ve created the pies with outstanding quality ingredients and the pastry really does taste amazing when cooked in the oven but if you really can’t wait, you could give your pie a couple of minutes in the microwave, just check it’s piping hot in the middle but honestly, a microwave doesn’t do it justice.
Do you do gluten-free?
Not yet, but we’re working on it, so please do check back regularly to see how we’re getting on. Currently we don't have enough space for a totally separate gluten-free area.
Do you deliver to my area?
We deliver to all mainland UK postcodes by courier, but not remote parts of the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Man or Northern Ireland.
What is the minimum order?
Minimum order is six pies.
Do you do meat and potato pie? Do you do cheese and onion pie? Do you do pork pie?
No unfortunately we don’t do meat and potato, cheese and onion or pork pies currently, BUT keep an eye on our store because we introduce limited editions at various times throughout the year
What are the cooking instructions for the pies?
All the pies and squiches arrive in an individual box with the relevant cooking instructions for both chilled and frozen. We recommend that you pre-heat the oven to 180°C, (160° C fan) gas mark 4, remove all packaging, place pie on preheated baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes from chilled, 45-50 minutes from frozen.
Can you take my order by phone?
Unfortunately, we can’t take orders by phone. Are you able to get a friend or relative to order on your behalf? It’s a very simple process at checkout to specify a different delivery address and that would solve the problem. Hope that helps.
How do I find my nearest local stockist?
You can check our website www.mudfoods.com for your nearest local stockist.
Does the pastry have egg in it?
Yes, we enrich our luxury shortcrust pastry with local free-range eggs and we also glaze our pies with egg too but the Squash, Spinach and Feta (vegan) pie is 100% meat and dairy free. Our packaging also declares it as an allergen.
Can the pies and squiches be cooked from frozen?
Yes, all our products freeze beautifully and if freezing your pies and squiches, we would recommend cooking from frozen. All the details are supplied with your order, with cooking instructions usually on the box but to summarise, we recommend that you pre-heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) gas mark 4, remove all packaging, place squiche or pie on preheated baking tray and cook for 45-50 minutes from frozen.
Why are the pies so expensive?
These are not just your ordinary pies! We make our pies and squiches with the same care and quality that you and I do in our own kitchens, we don’t use additives to make the pastry quickly, we use a fridge and let it relax overnight. We use butter and enrich our pastry with free-range eggs, most pie makers use margarine because it’s cheap. All our meat is hand cut by master butchers, not machinery and we work really hard to source our ingredients as locally as we can with the majority of our meat, milk and cream being organic and coming from the Goodwood Estate.
Do the pies contain wheat?
Every pie and squiche we make is made with wheat flour so our products are not currently suitable if you have an intolerance to gluten.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is £5 or free on orders over £45.
Do all your pies have onions?
All our pies and squiches contain either onions or leeks with the exception of the Roasted Vegetable and Feta Squiche
What are the cooking instructions for the squiches?
All the pies and squiches arrive in an individual box with the relevant cooking instructions for both chilled and frozen. But essentially we recommend that you pre-heat the oven to 180°C, (160° C fan) gas mark 4, remove all packaging, place pie on preheated baking tray and cook for 25-30 minutes from chilled, 45-50 minutes from frozen.
Is the meat halal?
Our meat is not Halal but the majority is single sourced and is organic from the Goodwood Estate. Organic farming is recognised as having particularly high standards of animal welfare, the animals are not routinely and indiscriminately administered anti-biotics and steroids and are all naturally outside bred. Our chicken is British and free-range.
Is the meat organic?
The Beef and Lamb is organically reared from the Goodwood Estate and is all hand cut by their master butchers. The chicken is British and free-range. The game is naturally free to roam the South Downs and comes from South Downs Venison.
Is the chicken breast?
No, we use a 50:50 combination of breast and thigh. If it was all breast, it would be a bit dry but using this combination gives a more succulent and flavoursome eating experience and taste.
What size is the pie?
Each pie weighs 270g and is a generous portion for one person.