The West Coast Pie Company
The West Coast Pie Company. Westport New Zealand.
They used to say a three-course meal on the West Coast was a pie and two beers. And if you asked a local, they'd tell you the Denniston Incline was the eighth wonder of the world, though what went up didn’t always come down.
Coasters have always been a hardy bunch, built for the wild. They reckoned it rained so much you could bog a duck, and when the cold set in, even the lawyers had their hands in their own pockets. But no matter the weather, they knew how to get the job done, shake off the day’s hard yakka, and head off to see a man about a dog often with that legendary three-course meal in tow.
Time has marched on. The incline is in decline, and the gold-seekers have moved on, but their spirit lingers in the trails they carved. Once trodden by men in search of riches, they’re now explored by adventurers chasing a different kind of gold, rugged landscapes, epic rides, and a taste of the untamed.
One tradition, though, remains as strong as the land itself: a deep appreciation for a damn good pie and an ice-cold beer.
BAKERS OF THE BETTER PIE™
It’s from this storied place—this land of pioneers and wild frontiers that we craft our pies. Here, wild game isn’t just food; it’s a way of life. Hunting, gathering, and cooking with care using real ingredients, nothing fancy, just how it’s meant to be.
Our wild game pies are handmade in small batches, packed with the best cuts of premium wild meat, and baked with zero waste. No shortcuts. No fillers. Just damn good pies. We reckon they’re the Better Pie™.
PREMIUM WILD GAME PIES | FRESH BAKED GOODS | HAVANA COFFEEWHY WILD GAME?
We’re big believers that wild is the way forward—for our health, for our environment, and for bringing back the kind of flavour you can’t fake.
BETTER FOR YOU
Wild animals are lean, free-roaming, and fueled by nature’s pantry. Take venison, it’s lower in fat, higher in protein, and packed with iron, essential amino acids, and B vitamins. Simply put, it’s real food, the way nature intended.
BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
New Zealand’s wild game is a sustainable resource. Keeping populations in check helps protect our native ecosystems while reducing reliance on intensive farming. Less impact, more flavour, it’s a win-win.
They say the future is plant-based. We say the future is wild.
LOCALS (AND A FEW GOOD FOLK FROM AFAR) HAVE THEIR SAY
💬 “Without doubt, the venison pie would be the tastiest pie I have ever eaten.” – Paul Bonisch
💬 “Mate!! Chomped into this venison pie the other day… ‘so bloody good’ best in NZ by far.” – Charles Brunning
💬 “They are delicious. I would say the best venison pies I have had.” – Nick Clifford
💬 “I wasn’t prepared for just how good the pies at West Coast Pies are. The quality is obvious. I definitely wash them down with a beer, just to feel like I’m doing it properly!” – Mike McCready
💬 “Word is they are delicious… as in ‘stop what you’re doing and drive three hours to the Coast just to have one for lunch’ delicious.” – Terry Leach
THE BETTER PIE™ GUARANTEE
✔️ WILD. NOT FARMED. Our pies are made with 100% wild-hunted game, free-range, ethically sourced, and traceable back to the land. No feedlots, no artificial anything. Just real meat, the way it’s supposed to be.
✔️ HANDMADE. NO NASTIES. Our pastry and meat stews are made from scratch using fresh, everyday ingredients, real butter, slow-cooked fillings, no additives or preservatives. Every pie is crafted by hand and baked in small batches for top quality.
✔️ ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE. We work with Premium Game Ltd in Blenheim, who follow a strict zero-waste, nose-to-tail philosophy. Our packaging? Fully compostable, recyclable, or reusable.
✔️ GOOD VALUE. Packed with 70% meat flesh, our pies are filled to the brim—because a proper meal shouldn’t leave you hungry. At 280g per serve, they’re a hearty feed.
TWO WEST COAST ICONS, BORN OF THE WILD.
We proudly stand by our product because we know when you bite into one of our wild game pies, you’re getting the Better Pie™, packed with history, tradition, and a whole lot of flavour.
So, are you ready to taste the wild?
The Better Pie
