Clash of Cuisines: Haggis vs Duckin' Pie

Hold onto your forks, folks, because January just got deliciously competitive! We’re diving into a battle of bold flavours, iconic traditions, and pies so good you’ll forget it’s still winter!!

It’s the Clash of the Cuisines - where Scotland meets China, where haggis squares up against duck, and where your taste buds are the ultimate winner. Let’s get into it!!

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of celebrating Burns Night, you know it’s all about good company, great poetry, and (most importantly) incredible food. At the heart of it all? The haggis, Scotland’s national dish and one of the most legendary culinary staples in history.

Haggis is a dish steeped in heritage: a peppery, earthy mix of oats, spices, and meats that’s as comforting as it is unique. Add a side of neeps (that’s turnips, for the uninitiated) and tatties (mashed potatoes), and you’ve got the perfect plate to toast the great poet Robert Burns.

We thought, “Why let the Scots have all the fun?” So, we reimagined the haggis for pastry lovers everywhere with our Haggis Pie.

It’s rich, hearty, and the ultimate comfort food for toasting Rabbie Burns. 🥂🏴

On the other side of the ring, we’ve got a festival that’s just as vibrant but wildly different: Chinese New Year, a celebration of fresh starts, family, and fabulous food. 🎉

Duck has long been a centrepiece of Chinese New Year feasts 🐉 Whether it’s crispy, roasted, or served Peking-style with pancakes and hoisin sauce, duck is the star of many celebratory tables. Its rich, succulent flavour makes it a real showstopper.

That’s why we’ve cooked up the Duckin’ Pie: tender duck marinated in a hoisin-style sauce, combined with stir-fried veg, and baked into a crisp pastry shell. It’s got the sweet, savoury, umami-packed flavour of your favourite Chinese dishes, with all the satisfying comfort of a pie. 🥧✨

While these two cuisines might seem worlds apart, they both share something special: the power to bring people together.

In Scotland, Burns Night means gathering around the table to share poetry, whisky, and hearty plates of haggis.

Meanwhile, in China, families celebrate the Lunar New Year with dragon parades, lanterns, and feasts full of dishes symbolizing good fortune, health, and happiness!

Both events are about community and celebration, and what better way to join in than with a plateful of pie? Whether you’re reading Burns’ poetry or wishing your loved ones a happy and prosperous year, food is always the star of the show.

The world is full of cuisines worth celebrating, so why stop at haggis and duck? Here are a few other favourites from our kitchen:
🇮🇳 India: Spices galore in our Ruby Murray Pasty. It’s curry night reimagined for your lunchbox. 🌶️
🇫🇷 France: Fancy a Coq Au Vin Pie? Oui, s'il vous plaît. Tender chicken and rich wine sauce = pie perfection. 🍷
🇺🇸 USA: Our Cheeseburger Pie takes classic comfort food to the next level. Think gooey, cheesy, beefy brilliance. 🍔

Why pick sides when you can have the best of both worlds? Whether you’re addressing the haggis with a dram in hand or celebrating the Year of the Snake with dumplings (and Duckin’ Pie), every cuisine has its own magic.

But don’t wait too long - our Haggis Pie is on its last dregs, so grab it while you can! 🎯 The Duckin’ Pie will still be here for a bit longer, but hey, why wait?