10 Irresistible Vegan Pasty Fillings to Try at Home

A selection of 10 favourite vegan pasty fillings, ideal for stuffing into a crisp pastry case for picnics and lunches.

Everyone loves a pasty. This roundup of vegan pasty fillings offers plenty of inspiration for tasty fillings to encase in pastry. There’s also a simple how-to guide on making pasties, whether you use ready-rolled pastry or make your own.

Pasties are perfect picnic food and make a satisfying lunch — serve with a crisp salad on a warm day or with roast potatoes and gravy for a comforting Sunday meal.

👩🏽‍🍳 How to make a vegan pasty

Vegan pasties are easy to prepare and impressive for parties or picnics. Decide on the type of pastry and size you prefer:

Puff or shortcrust? Both work well. Puff pastry produces a light, flaky case while shortcrust is sturdier and more traditional.

Homemade or ready-rolled? Ready-rolled pastry is quick — just make sure it’s vegan (avoid all-butter versions). If you prefer to make your own, use a reliable vegan pastry recipe.

Large or small? Make full-sized pasties for a meal (use a cereal bowl as a template) or small rounds for bite-sized party snacks (use a pastry cutter).

Cut circles from the pastry (a bowl or plate makes a good template). Place a portion of filling in the centre of each circle, taking care not to overfill so the pasties don’t burst in the oven.

Moisten the pastry edge with water, fold over and press to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork or fingers for a neat finish. Brush with dairy-free milk for a golden glaze (a few drops of soy sauce in the milk deepens the colour). Bake at 200°C (180°C fan) for about 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.

🍽 5 Vegan Pasty Recipes

Here are some favourite vegan pasty recipes to try. Each would make delicious pasty fillings — which will you make first?

Vegan Cheese & Onion Pasties

These tasty cheese and onion pasties are simple to make and taste better than most shop-bought versions — ideal for picnics or a weekend lunch.

Check out this recipe

Vegan Cornish Pasty | Supper in the Suburbs

A vegan take on a Cornish pasty — hearty and nostalgic, inspired by coastal summers.

Check out this recipe

Vegan Pasties with mushrooms, lentils & red wine

Rich, flavour-packed pasties filled with mushrooms, lentils and red wine — excellent for picnics or a Sunday roast.

Check out this recipe

🔪 5 Vegan Pasty Fillings

These thick stews and curries make excellent pasty fillings. Follow the instructions above to turn them into pasties. Which will you try?

Tip: cook these fillings a little longer than usual so they become thick enough to hold together inside the pastry while baking.

Tuscan Bean Stew with garlic & oregano

A rich, tomato-based bean stew that’s packed with protein and flavour. Reduce the liquid until it’s thick so it won’t leak from the pasty during baking.

Check out this recipe

Curried Chickpeas and Spinach

Gently spiced chickpeas with spinach make a fragrant pasty filling. Adjust the heat to taste for a mild or spicy result.

Check out this recipe

Quick Chilli with Baked Beans

A speedy baked bean chilli with smoky, spicy notes that works brilliantly as a pasty filling.

Check out this recipe

Vegan Sausage Casserole with borlotti beans

A rich vegan sausage and borlotti bean casserole — chop the sausages into small pieces so the filling fits neatly inside pasties.

Check out this recipe

Vegan Korma with coconut yoghurt sauce

A creamy korma with a thick coconut yoghurt sauce — use your favourite vegan protein or vegetables. Reduce the sauce until thick for a neat pasty filling.

Check out this recipe

❄️ Can I freeze my vegan pasties?

Yes. Pasties freeze well both before and after baking (post-bake they lose some crispness). Ensure fillings are completely cool and that the filling ingredients are freezer-friendly and haven’t already been frozen.

• Prepare the pasties as directed, including glazing.
• Place them on a baking tray in a single layer and freeze until solid (a couple of hours).
• Transfer frozen pasties to an airtight bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• Cook from frozen by adding about 10 minutes to the baking time; check the filling is piping hot throughout.

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