It is made from stewing steak and beef gravy, enclosed in a pastry shell.

The dish is often served with "chunky chips" (thickly sliced potatoes fried, sometimes in beef dripping).

Some Fish and Chip shops, particularly in Scotland, heat precooked frozen pies by dropping them into the deep fat fryer.

Throughout the UK, meat pies are a traditional hot food eaten at football games either before kick-off or during half time.

[2] Many Scots celebrate Ne'erday ("New Year's Day") with a dinner of steak pie.