When the leaves start falling and the evenings draw in, there’s one word that sums up exactly how we want to live: hygge!
Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is the Danish art of cosiness. It’s about warm lights, comfort food, good company (or blissful solitude), and the kind of nostalgic autumn evenings where you feel cocooned from the world.
Now, you could knit a scarf, line your house with candles, and sip hot chocolate until your teeth ache… but we reckon the ultimate shortcut to hygge is far simpler: pie night.
And not just any pies, gluten free pies that actually taste as indulgent as they should. The kind that fill your kitchen with rich, warming smells while they bake, and hit the table bubbling hot under a golden crust.
So grab a blanket, pour a drink, and let’s build your very own gluten free hygge night!!
Every great pie night starts with choosing your centrepiece. Here’s our line-up of autumn warmers - each one a little hug in pastry.
Hygge isn’t complete without something creamy, comforting, and rich. Enter our Mushroom Stroganott Pie.
Packed with earthy mushrooms and wrapped in flaky golden pastry, it’s dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and still manages to taste like luxury. It’s the pie for when you want indulgence without compromise, perfect with a glass of red wine and candles flickering on the table.
Pro tip: serve it with buttery mash and garlicky greens for the full stroganoff-inspired experience.
If nostalgia were a flavour, this would be it. Our Chicken, Leek & Bacon Pie is like Sunday lunch in a crust - smoky bacon, tender chicken, and sweet leeks in a creamy filling.
It’s hearty, it’s familiar, and it’s the pie you’ll want to crack open when you’re homesick, tired, or just craving something that tastes like comfort.
Pair it with a pint of cider or a steaming mug of tea. Either way, you’ll feel instantly at home.
This is the bold one. Our Steak, Ale & Chestnut Mushroom Pie is autumn in its richest form: tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a malty ale gravy with chestnut mushrooms bringing nutty depth.
It’s indulgent without being over the top - the kind of pie you’d order in a country pub after a bracing walk through crunchy leaves. Only this one’s gluten free and ready to heat up at home.
Pro tip: line up a roaring fire (or Netflix’s fake fireplace) and pour a generous glass of ale alongside. That’s peak hygge.
Herby, creamy, a touch French bistro - the Chicken, Mushroom & Tarragon Pie is the sophisticated member of our hygge crew.
It’s for the nights when you want comfort, but with a bit of flair. The tarragon gives it a subtle aniseed kick that cuts through the creaminess, and the chicken-and-mushroom combo is an all-time classic.
This one pairs beautifully with roasted autumn veg or a simple salad - because hygge doesn’t always mean overindulgence (just… most of the time).
The Steak & Kidney Pie is a true British icon... rich, meaty, and unapologetically hearty.
Some pies whisper cosiness; this one bellows it!
With chunks of beef and kidney cooked down in a thick gravy, it’s bold, savoury, and the sort of pie that fills the house with aromas your neighbours will envy.
Hygge level: maximum. Serve with a mound of mash and don’t even think about sharing.
Finally, the Homity Pie. A West Country classic packed with potatoes, leeks, and mature cheese in our gluten free pastry.
It’s rustic, simple, and indulgent in its own right, the kind of pie that tastes like autumn evenings at your gran’s house, when the oven warmed the whole kitchen.
(If you're looking for a bit more spice in your veggie pie, you can swap it for our Veggie Tagine Pie !!)
Best enjoyed with friends, a board game, and maybe a second slice (because one’s never enough).
Sure, the pies are the main event, but hygge is all about the whole experience.
Lighting: Candles, fairy lights, or lamps with warm bulbs. Soft glow only, we’re chasing cosiness, not an interrogation room.
Clothes: The fluffier the socks, the better. Add an oversized jumper and you’re basically a hygge pro!!
Smells: Let that pie do the heavy lifting - pastry, gravy, and herbs filling the air as it bakes is the ultimate autumn perfume.
Every hygge night needs a drink in hand:
Spiced hot chocolate topped with cream and marshmallows.
A bold red wine with the steak pies.
Or mulled cider for a properly festive twist.
And when the pie plates are cleared, bring out something sweet, sultana scones with cream and jam, a slice of Christmas Cake, or maybe a Rum Crunch Slice for chocoholics. Hygge isn’t about restraint.
That’s hygge, gluten free style: warm lights, cosy vibes, and pies that make the world feel a little softer, a little slower, and a lot tastier.
Whether you reach for the earthy comfort of a Mushroom Stroganott pie, the rich indulgence of a Steak, Ale and Chestnut Mushroom pie, or the cheesy hug of a homity pie, you’re not just eating dinner - you’re creating an autumn ritual worth repeating.
So go on, light the candles, grab the blanket, and let pie night become the cosiest tradition of your year!!
