Hope River Pies
Their Story
For more than 18 years, Craig Minehan has been baking pies for the people of Christchurch & Lyttelton. His culinary journey began on Glenhope Station, situated at the junction of the Hope and Waiau Rivers in the Lewis Pass, where he and his six siblings assisted their mother in preparing meals for…
What They Make
- Family Sized Pies: Steak & Red Wine Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Chicken (free-range), Bacon and Leek Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Lamb, Rosemary & Kumara Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Roast Vegetable, Cashew, Coconut & Curry Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Country Chicken (Free-range) & Vegetable Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Bolognaise Beef Mince Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Broccoli, Mushroom & Feta Pie
- Family Sized Pies: Mystery Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: "Fully Loaded" Steak, Red Wine, Caramelised Onion, Mushroom & Cheese
- Regular Sized Pies: Pork Belly, Chorizo, Sage & Apple Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak & Red Wine Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak, Red Wine & Pan-fried Mushroom Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak, Red Wine & Cheese Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak, Red Wine & Caramelised Onion Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak, Red Wine & Green Peppercorn Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Steak, Red Wine, & Smoky Bacon
- Regular Sized Pies: Chilli Beef Mince, Sour Cream & Cheese
- Regular Sized Pies: Bolognaise Beef Mince Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Bolognaise Beef Mince & Cheese Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Lamb, Rosemary & Kumara Pie
- Regular Sized Pies: Corned beef with grain mustard and mash
- Regular Sized Pies: Roast vege
- Regular Sized Pies: Fish pies
- Regular Sized Pies: Scotch egg pie
- Other Savory Items: Pasties
- Other Savory Items: Sausage Rolls
- Merchandise: New Zealand Gourmet Pies Tea Towel
- Merchandise: Book "New Zealand's Gourmet Pies"
Awards & Recognition
- Restaurant Guru Recommendation — Recommendation badge(2021)
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How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
10a Norwich Quay, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Online ordering with chilled delivery within Christchurch City, and from Lyttelton to Governors Bay (Thursdays). Click-and-collect available from their Lyttelton bakery. Products also available at their bakery, various farmers' markets (Ohoka, Lyttelton, Christchurch Deans Bush, Mt Pleasant), and selected retailers (Bellbird Bakery, Kraken Coffee, Harbour Co-op, Māra Café, Penny Black Tearooms, Piko Wholefoods, The Church Brew Pub, Three Boys Brewery).