richardjm65 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Can anyone advise where Fray Bentos Steak & Kidney Pies, Steak and Ale Pies and Chicken Pies can be bought in Thailand. Thanks, in greedy anticipation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurien Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 saw most of it some time ago in "FreshMart" TheMall in Khorat - might still be on sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunoro Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I;ve not seen the Fray Bentos pies in Thailand. Why not go to Villa and try Lady Pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I have seen fray bentos pies in The Villa in Pattaya some time ago but not been in there for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I've got another option for you Rich, just waiting on an email .... tell you over drinkies on Tuesday if I get a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne03 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I've got another option for you Rich, just waiting on an email .... tell you over drinkies on Tuesday if I get a reply. There is a lad in Pattaya who makes all different pies,steak and kidney puddings,pork pies,scotch eggs,quiches, and they are quality pasties.He supplied me recently for my 50th birthday party at home in Pattaya and all the guests thought I had got them from the UK. Tony 087167289 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I've got another option for you Rich, just waiting on an email .... tell you over drinkies on Tuesday if I get a reply. There is a lad in Pattaya who makes all different pies,steak and kidney puddings,pork pies,scotch eggs,quiches, and they are quality pasties.He supplied me recently for my 50th birthday party at home in Pattaya and all the guests thought I had got them from the UK. Tony 087167289 That's all well and good, but does he make steak and kidney pies that come in a tin (so they keep for a very long time without a freezer) with a puff pastry crust? We know loads of suppliers that have the standard fare, what is required here is very specific, pies in a tin, puff pastry crust and Fray Bentos written on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiberman Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardjm65 Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Thanks for the input so far, guys. Thaddeus is correct, although there are heaps of good pies and suchlike now available, there is something quite special about the FB jobbies. I remember them from my youth and still have not found anything quite like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Certainly something unique about them. I especially like the blue paint you get on the pastry from opening the lid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gennisis Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QED Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Sorry but you lost all credibility with that last statement. Ginsters are not pasties. They have their factory in Cornwall so they can call them "Cornish Pasties", but anyone from Devon or Cornwall (and I would have thought Bristol also) will tell you they are nothing like a proper pasty. They are processed crap that are only good for garage forecourts, where we will all eat any old <deleted> when we are hungry enough. It's like comparing Kraft cheese slices to a wonderful mature Stilton - sacrilege! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 :lol: Its the gourmet thread......! Ginsters?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gennisis Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Sorry but you lost all credibility with that last statement. Ginsters are not pasties. They have their factory in Cornwall so they can call them "Cornish Pasties", but anyone from Devon or Cornwall (and I would have thought Bristol also) will tell you they are nothing like a proper pasty. They are processed crap that are only good for garage forecourts, where we will all eat any old <deleted> when we are hungry enough. It's like comparing Kraft cheese slices to a wonderful mature Stilton - sacrilege! I'm not going to disagree with you,I've had cornish Pasties much much better than Ginsters...but being a well known brand and as you say sold everywhere to the famished I would still like to have one out here. I guess that no one from Bristol had picked up on my Clarks pies thread.....realy they are utter rubbish,but sold from the 7 or 8 shops they have in Bristol. For the unaware they are an oval deepdish pie full of gravy and bits of potatoe....although I did once have one with a piece of meat....and for all that a very tasty aquired taste and certainly not gormand food....but sold by the hundreds every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_brownstone Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 During a 4 year stint in Nigeria during the early '90's (with regular leave thank heaven!) Fray Bentos tinned pies were a permanent item on my wifes "buy as many as you can when you see them" list. Here however I do not miss them at all - Lady Pie is very good, and only a month or so ago I discovered pies made by Bunters Foods which were definitely the best I have found in Thailand. Sadly the owner of Bunters Foods - Howard Hilton - passed away a few weeks ago and I am not sure if his wife is keeping the business running. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gennisis Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Sorry but you lost all credibility with that last statement. Ginsters are not pasties. They have their factory in Cornwall so they can call them "Cornish Pasties", but anyone from Devon or Cornwall (and I would have thought Bristol also) will tell you they are nothing like a proper pasty. They are processed crap that are only good for garage forecourts, where we will all eat any old <deleted> when we are hungry enough. It's like comparing Kraft cheese slices to a wonderful mature Stilton - sacrilege! I'm not going to disagree with you,I've had cornish Pasties much much better than Ginsters...but being a well known brand and as you say sold everywhere to the famished I would still like to have one out here. I guess that no one from Bristol had picked up on my Clarks pies thread.....realy they are utter rubbish,but sold from the 7 or 8 shops they have in Bristol. For the unaware they are an oval deepdish pie full of gravy and bits of potatoe....although I did once have one with a piece of meat....and for all that a very tasty aquired taste and certainly not gormand food....but sold by the hundreds every day DAMM U ALL....just reading about the Fray Bentos pies has reignited longings....so I have just ordered 4 from Britcorner shop.com. Shipping costs are twice the pie costs......Oh well...just enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetbkk Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 During a 4 year stint in Nigeria during the early '90's (with regular leave thank heaven!) Fray Bentos tinned pies were a permanent item on my wifes "buy as many as you can when you see them" list. Here however I do not miss them at all - Lady Pie is very good, and only a month or so ago I discovered pies made by Bunters Foods which were definitely the best I have found in Thailand. Sadly the owner of Bunters Foods - Howard Hilton - passed away a few weeks ago and I am not sure if his wife is keeping the business running. Patrick Hi, Yes, Howards' wife is keeping it going and you can order as usual...or visit their place to pick up an order. Have to agree, the best pies in Thailand. Howard was a good mate of mine and its really sad that he's not around anymore, however his name will live on wit the excellent food he made. Keep supporting Bunters!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoocoltd Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 saw most of it some time ago in "FreshMart" TheMall in Khorat - might still be on sale. GO TO http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatalog/Fray_Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patronus Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I've got another option for you Rich, just waiting on an email .... tell you over drinkies on Tuesday if I get a reply. There is a lad in Pattaya who makes all different pies,steak and kidney puddings,pork pies,scotch eggs,quiches, and they are quality pasties.He supplied me recently for my 50th birthday party at home in Pattaya and all the guests thought I had got them from the UK. Tony 087167289 That's all well and good, but does he make steak and kidney pies that come in a tin (so they keep for a very long time without a freezer) with a puff pastry crust? We know loads of suppliers that have the standard fare, what is required here is very specific, pies in a tin, puff pastry crust and Fray Bentos written on the outside. That does tend to narrow the field a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoocoltd Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I've got another option for you Rich, just waiting on an email .... tell you over drinkies on Tuesday if I get a reply. There is a lad in Pattaya who makes all different pies,steak and kidney puddings,pork pies,scotch eggs,quiches, and they are quality pasties.He supplied me recently for my 50th birthday party at home in Pattaya and all the guests thought I had got them from the UK. Tony 087167289 That's all well and good, but does he make steak and kidney pies that come in a tin (so they keep for a very long time without a freezer) with a puff pastry crust? We know loads of suppliers that have the standard fare, what is required here is very specific, pies in a tin, puff pastry crust and Fray Bentos written on the outside. That does tend to narrow the field a bit. GO TO http://www.britsuper...Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoocoltd Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 GO TO http://www.britsuper...Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Yes, Howards' wife is keeping it going and you can order as usual...or visit their place to pick up an order. Have to agree, the best pies in Thailand. Howard was a good mate of mine and its really sad that he's not around anymore, however his name will live on wit the excellent food he made. Keep supporting Bunters!! I wasn't aware of that, how sad. I have been an occasional visitor and was just about to go again and stock up, I really must make the effort now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 GO TO http://www.britsuper...Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Thanks MrMoo..... Already knew about them, the cost of shipping they quote to Thailand is quite prohibitive, just under 150GBP for a 30kg package, plus even though they state on their website that delivery is 'direct to your door' when I contacted them they said that everything was shipped CIF and not DDP, so it could get very expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoocoltd Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 GO TO http://www.britsuper...Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Thanks MrMoo..... Already knew about them, the cost of shipping they quote to Thailand is quite prohibitive, just under 150GBP for a 30kg package, plus even though they state on their website that delivery is 'direct to your door' when I contacted them they said that everything was shipped CIF and not DDP, so it could get very expensive. I am working with my pie makers , and trying to come up with the same type pies , crust like we use on our sausage rolls, (puff) and have contacted tin makers ........not sure but trying to work on this as they are very nice pies and i know many would like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 GO TO http://www.britsuper...Bentos_Pie.html SHIPPED TO YOU Thanks MrMoo..... Already knew about them, the cost of shipping they quote to Thailand is quite prohibitive, just under 150GBP for a 30kg package, plus even though they state on their website that delivery is 'direct to your door' when I contacted them they said that everything was shipped CIF and not DDP, so it could get very expensive. I am working with my pie makers , and trying to come up with the same type pies , crust like we use on our sausage rolls, (puff) and have contacted tin makers ........not sure but trying to work on this as they are very nice pies and i know many would like them. Let me know please when its all set up as l live in Chiang Mai.I miss Fray Bentos tinned products but importing them is expensive Do you have any outlets in Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
negreanu Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Importing Food stuffs to thailand without certificates etc. would be a customs nightmare. Dont think it will work to here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galowgala Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! lol fray bentos the ultimate pie, hehe its like say a macdonalds is the ultimate burger, you would find any of that mass produced junk in my bin if you want, thats the best place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galowgala Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Sorry but you lost all credibility with that last statement. Ginsters are not pasties. They have their factory in Cornwall so they can call them "Cornish Pasties", but anyone from Devon or Cornwall (and I would have thought Bristol also) will tell you they are nothing like a proper pasty. They are processed crap that are only good for garage forecourts, where we will all eat any old <deleted> when we are hungry enough. It's like comparing Kraft cheese slices to a wonderful mature Stilton - sacrilege! here here, i totally agree with you, at last someone who knows what they are talking about. and as for the guy in Pattaya who makes quality pastys well thats b-----ks, Iv e had them there and there pastys are crap and they've got carrots in em, absolute sacrilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoocoltd Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Sorry but you lost all credibility with that last statement. Ginsters are not pasties. They have their factory in Cornwall so they can call them "Cornish Pasties", but anyone from Devon or Cornwall (and I would have thought Bristol also) will tell you they are nothing like a proper pasty. They are processed crap that are only good for garage forecourts, where we will all eat any old <deleted> when we are hungry enough. It's like comparing Kraft cheese slices to a wonderful mature Stilton - sacrilege! here here, i totally agree with you, at last someone who knows what they are talking about. and as for the guy in Pattaya who makes quality pastys well thats b-----ks, Iv e had them there and there pastys are crap and they've got carrots in em, absolute sacrilege Not sure who's you have had but carrots , ??? really well wrong ..not in ours And i bet you have not tried the curry one ether, not in UK i bet ??? but very popular and good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David006 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Don't care what anyone says about locally made pies, Fray Bentos are the ultimate pie, I'm drooling over the keyboard thinking about them. Perhaps there is a good business opportunity to be made importing them, they are tinned so they would last for years!! I have imported a couple of Frey Bentos pies ,but the trouble is that they weigh heavy and the postage means that they end up costing over 7 GBP a time....but I have to agree that they are unique and have never found any pie to compare. One poster had agrued for Lady pies...apparently one of the mythical Australian'best pies in the world'...........;Krapp. Anyone from Bristol will tell you that Clarks pies are the best . Why isnt anyone importing Ginsters Cornish Pasties? Everyone knows Aussie pies are the best in the world!!..runny obscure contents with a dollop of sauce in the middle....what could be better after a few dozen VBs...yum...lol Seem to remember FB was soggy with less identifiable contents ...disgusting....not to mention the tin cutting your hands as you scooped it out with your fingers..but that was a looong time ago.. maybe they've improved along with all the other POME cuisine? Don't Marks and Sparks still market good foodstuff in addition to y fronts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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