Kendoll C.
Yelp
I read, "Queenstown Eats: Famous Fergbaker hot pies to go".
I went, "Five hot pies for takeaway please."
I review, "Famous Fergbaker, hot pies must visit!"
We lucked out, when we decided to visit, as there were no lines- we were able to easily approach the takeaway counter & all the pie styles we wanted were available, easy in&out. In comparison with our hot pie experiences while traveling across the South Island, the pies were well-sized and well-priced- good quality & quantity.
We ordered: Ferg Pie (diced in gravy)-Lamb Shank (chunks & gravy) , Lamb Kumara (pulled lamb & veggies), Venison & Portabella (chunks), Mince (ground)
My favorite was the classic mince- overstuffed, with ample ground meat, creating a hearty bit, not overwhelmed by sauce-in a perfectly flaky buttery crust
Both lamb pies were well-balanced between hearty meat & other ingredients/sauce, letting the meat's freshness flavor shine through, subtle specialty flavor, and denser crust styles on top
The Ferg Pie- the gravy took over the flavor profile, barely highlighting a steak flavor
The Venison had more portabella than meat, but I liked the profile of the crust top-the way in which they layered the design helped by giving more breading to balance the gravy's richness
Overall, they weren't the best pies we had in NZ, but they do make the Top List and are highly worth dining- they offer a great variety of pie flavor combination options- as well as a number of sweet bakery desserts and a few savory bakery specials for the day, along with freshly baked bread. Would visit again to keep comparing menu options