What Meat pie is
Savoury pie with steak, mince or chicken filling.
Meat pie is listed as a dish in the New Zealand guide, where the index tags it familiar flavours. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Meat pie
Meat pie is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in New Zealand. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The New Zealand guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Meat pie sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for New Zealand, 5 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Meat pie, Pavlova, Cheese roll |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Fish and chips |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Hangi |
Within this list, Meat pie is one of 5 dish entries and 5 budget items; 5 items share the familiar flavours tag.
Dietary notes
- No dietary flags in our data: the index does not mark this item vegetarian, halal, pork, seafood or alcohol, so ask the kitchen about ingredients.
How to order it
- Flavours are approachable rather than challenging, which makes this a safe first order if the menu is unfamiliar.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the New Zealand items that make most sense alongside Meat pie, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These New Zealand items share the most tags with Meat pie, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
New Zealand food guide · New Zealand drinks guide · Dietary guides
Meat pie: common questions
What is Meat pie?
Savoury pie with steak, mince or chicken filling. It is listed in the TasteBridge New Zealand guide as a dish.
How much does Meat pie cost in New Zealand?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Meat pie vegetarian?
Meat pie is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Meat pie?
Our index lists it across New Zealand, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for New Zealand. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.