Venison Pie

Meet the ultimate comfort food with a wild twist: our handcrafted venison pie. Made with award-winning British wild venison, slow-braised for tenderness and wrapped in buttery pastry, it’s a rich, hearty bake you’ll want every season. Discover, savour, and buy venison pies online with confidence.

Why Choose Wild Venison Pies

At Bluebell Woods Wild Venison, we specialise in pies that celebrate the true flavour of the British countryside. Our venison pie is built on free-roaming, sustainably managed deer sourced from the forests and fields of Norfolk. The result is meat with a naturally deep, distinctive taste and an exceptional texture.

Choosing wild venison pies isn’t just delicious—it’s responsible. By supporting ethical deer management, you help protect woodlands, young trees and biodiversity across the UK. Venison is naturally lean, high in protein and rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins, making it a smart choice as well as a tasty one.

We’re proud suppliers to Marco Pierre White’s Rudloe Arms and trusted by chefs, restaurants and home cooks nationwide. Whether you’re feeding the family or treating guests, our venison pies bring true British wild food to your table, freshly prepared and delivered direct to your door.

Our Venison Pie Recipe and Ingredients

We take an intentionally simple, classic approach so the venison shines. Our filling is slow-braised for hours to relax the fibres and lock in flavour, then cooled and folded into pastry for the perfect bake: buttery, crisp top; rich, glossy gravy; generous chunks of tender meat.

Expect layered flavours from aromatics, herbs and stock, with a subtle woodland note that’s unmistakably wild. We season with a light hand—just enough to lift the natural character of the venison. Every pie is made fresh by our own butchers and kitchen team, delivered chilled and ready to cook.

Cuts We Use and What’s Inside

We use prime diced shoulder and haunch for the ideal balance of tenderness and flavour. The filling includes:

• Slow-braised venison, onions and root vegetables
• A rich stock base with thyme, bay and cracked pepper
• Optional red wine or ale for depth (label will specify)
• All-butter pastry for that golden, flaky finish

No artificial flavourings—just honest ingredients and time-honoured technique.

Sourcing and Field-to-Fork Welfare

Our venison is 100% British, sourced from free-roaming deer humanely culled as part of responsible countryside management. We oversee the process end-to-end—traceable, expertly butchered and prepared in-house—so you know exactly what you’re eating and where it comes from.

Nutrition at a Glance

• Naturally lean and high in protein
• Rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins
• Lower in fat than many traditional red meats
• No additives—just real, wild goodness

How to Cook and Serve Venison Pie

Oven Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180°C (fan 160°C, gas 4).
• Remove all packaging, place the venison pie on a baking tray.
• Brush the top with beaten egg or milk for extra colour.
• Bake for 30–40 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is piping hot.
• Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tip: Ovens vary—please follow the on-pack guidance for exact timings.

Serving Suggestions and Pairings

• Serve with buttered mash, seasonal greens and roasted root veg.
• Add a ladle of pan gravy or a spoon of redcurrant or Cumberland sauce.
• Pair with an English bitter ale or a robust red like Bordeaux; a peppery watercress salad cuts through the richness beautifully.

Storage and Reheating

• Keep chilled at 0–5°C and use by the date on the label.
• Reheat at 170°C until piping hot throughout; do not reheat more than once.
• Suitable for home freezing; defrost in the fridge overnight and cook within 24 hours. Do not refreeze.

Buy Venison Pies from Wild Venison

Our wild venison pies are prepared fresh—not frozen—and sent next-day across the UK so you can enjoy proper, field-to-fork quality at home. With decades of butchery expertise and full traceability, we make it easy to buy venison pies online with total confidence.

Choose Your Pie and Sizes

• Classic Venison Pie: rich gravy, root veg, herbs
• Seasonal variations: mushroom & thyme, peppercorn and more (subject to availability)
• Sizes: individual (perfect solo supper) and family (generous share)

Each pie is hand-finished for a perfect bake.

Delivery, Packaging, and Freshness

• Chilled, recyclable packaging with ice packs for safe transit
• Next-day delivery anywhere in the UK
• Free delivery on orders over £75
• Prepared by our own butchers; date-coded, supplied fresh, never frozen

Ordering and Support

• Order securely online—simply choose your pies and checkout
• Clear cooking instructions and serving tips included
• Friendly customer support for allergens, traceability and cooking advice
• Prefer to collect? Customer collection is welcome at local farmers markets

FAQs about Venison Pies

What does a venison pie taste like?

Deep, savoury and gently gamey, with a silky gravy, tender meat and buttery pastry—comforting yet distinctly wild.

Can I cook from frozen?

We deliver chilled. For best results, cook from chilled. If you freeze at home, defrost fully in the fridge before baking.

Are there any common allergens?

Our pies typically contain gluten (wheat) and dairy (butter/milk). Some variants may include sulphites, celery or mustard—please check the label.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool quickly, refrigerate within 2 hours, and consume within 24–48 hours. Reheat until piping hot and do not re-freeze.