AMERICAN tries SERVICE STATION PIES in NEW ZEALAND!!!

Join me on the adventure of a lifetime as I (an American) try and review New Zealand service/gas station pies! Are they really as good as the Kiwis say they are? Are they really as good as bakery pies? Have I been missing out this whole time?!?!
Watch this video to answer any of those questions or any other questions that you may have!
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and let me know in the comments, Which service station pie is your favorite?

[@benjaminsmith5525]

Nice to see you blowing on the pie!!!! Your transition into a full blown kiwi has commenced 😅

[@nixsta]

😆😂'Always blow on the pie, safer communities together'

[@jannythomas3104]

hope not Americans are just that American, not as nice as kiwis

[@bombiee5037]

Can’t believe Brock only has 4k subs. His videos are great! He definitely deserves at least 100k. Keep up the awesome work!

[@GlobetrottingBrock]

I appreciate that! I hope some day I'll have a channel that big! Thank you for watching!!! 😊👍

[@howardkip99]

I've been watching and enjoying these videos for the last few months and you can definitely see a progress occurring as each video seems to be a little better than the previous in terms of Brocks confidence and getting more professional and slicker with the edits etc, so I am also surprised that he hasn't accumulated more subs than he has, he definitely deserves more.

[@SweetTuiRose]

I just subscribed, this comment made me check. Can't believe it's so low! Brock's videos are awesome, I love the chilled out tone and his descriptive honest reviews.

[@isaiahjack3140]

You acting like America is like the spicy country when it’s not

[@Syncop8rNZ]

He's a Brock Star!

[@stevekoroharris8748]

Hey brock Burger on a plate wellington is about to kick off..you will get some great choices

[@JoshuaBakerSheridan]

as a Z service station worker I'd recommend the butter chicken or NYC Pepper Steak my personal favs from the gourmet range next time you visit :)

[@saltmansimon5128]

If the crust is brown it's not burnt. My favourite from Z store is the butter chicken. Haven't been to a bakery that does it better!! Keep it up Brock.

[@mpf_agundipsht3619]

A company called "Dads pies" makes the Bp pies. They have a Bakery in Silverdale where they sell boxes of pie's for $25. They are better cooked at home 2 minutes in the microwave and 4 minutes in the air frier to crisp them up lol

[@richardcaldwell9160]

This could become a reality TV blockbuster - I would much rather watching you reviewing food outlets than say watching, Love island. or Shortland Street. I am hooked !!

[@goosegoose4603]

Hahaha. As a Z employee it was nice to see you rate our pies higher than the BP, though they have their good ones on occasion too. Good tip to follow is if you want the more "fresh" option of a pie try and grab any that are loaded at the back behind the ones in front. Not always a 100% guarantee simply due to popularity and how often people buy X flavours but always good to keep mind. Cant speak for all sites but usually between 6am - 10am is prime time for when they should be their freshest. The Meat/Cheese pies are a staple so good chances they tend to be the most fresh with the morning rush and baking new quantities to keep up. Hope you're enjoying your time here. Maybe do a Round 2 and compare us to Mobil? Love their Chilli Con Carne pie. Wish we sold it.

[@TheGunatungas]

As a Z employee myself, i agree with what you're saying :)

[@ApriliaRSV4F]

What happened to the Z potato tops? They were awesome.

[@TheGunatungas]

@@ApriliaRSV4F There is a Lamb & Mint PotatoToppa starting next week at all Z stations. Pie month, started last week - runs for a month. Stations will continue to sell till stocks run out. Drop in :D

[@allanahbolton2553]

It's always great knowing our pies at Z are better than BP pies. Also, the square shape of the Pepper Shroom pie means that it is vegan. The circle pies are our gourmet range, and the oval are our classics. I recommend trying some of our sweet stuff, especially our new pastry range. I love the cinnamon swirls, pain au chocolat and crodots.

[@slimjong-un5743]

Love to see some NZ pie appreciation 😂

[@markhenderson6303]

Are you just travelling NZ eating pies? Good on you!

[@sonyavincent7450]

Nope. All sorts of nz food. Take a look at the ones he's done on his channel.

[@ozymandiastheking2139]

There is a pie shop in Ellerslie (Auckland suburb) called Richoux Patisserie. Most delicious pies in NZ. The Creamy chicken and Mushroom pie is to die for.

[@PantherFox]

seconded. i personally love their steak cheese and jalapeno.

[@B1g_Salad]

That creamy duck and mushroom is top tier too. Give it a try next time if you haven’t already.

[@JamesKylieMerton]

Richoux Patisserie is really good!!

[@Psi105]

Agreed, Richoux is awesome

[@skorpiogrl]

Is that one of the places that won awards recently?

[@Gaaarry]

Whoever told you Service Station pies are just as good as bakery pies are cooked mate.

[@oCuhdee]

U must be aussie 😂

[@danieleyre8913]

i agree. Service station food is trash.

[@Gaaarry]

@@oCuhdee Kiwi, what makes you assume that?

[@Gaaarry]

@oCuhdee you liked your own comment. The least you could do is respond to my answer.

[@SharonMcauley-h1w]

I asked him to try vegan petrol station pies - and I am very grateful Brock is trying them

[@johnteniteni8423]

Good morning 🌞 from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@hayleythekid]

My man I have a Wellington recommendation for you - Bogarts Pizza in Brooklyn!! Big Shot is my fave chicken pizza, waaay better than Hell!

[@calummccreath2345]

Bakery pies are generally just nicer, but servo pies are far better than they ever used to be. Some are pretty good but won’t ever be better than most bakery’s.

[@jaygee5693]

It's also a bit of a lottery on how long they've been in the warmer. If the thermostat is set at the legally regulated temperature the pies keep slow cooking, drying out the pastry and eventually the filling. When you're hungry though, even a dry, overcooked pie can be pretty good.

[@warrenwiley5656]

@@jaygee5693 have on occasion bought a 4&20 pie that's probably been in the warmer for 18 hours... but at 2 in the morning driving SH1, anything will do

[@jaygee5693]

@@warrenwiley5656 👍Sometimes a cheap, mass-produced 4&20, or Big Ben can really hit the spot. Packaged pies dry out less too.

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Please 🙏 SOUTH ISLAND PIES BRO, way better than welly

[@deepdooper3441]

My guy, if you're in Wellington. You HAVE to try duck island Icecream. There are two in town and it is easily the best icecream in NZ (if not the world...)

[@marshallteech8946]

You should try cheese rolls! They are a New Zealand classic, you have to check them out. :)

[@chriskeentechnician]

Can’t beat Southland sushi! 😋 😆

[@unnamedchannel1237]

From NZ never heard of a cheese roll

[@skorpiogrl]

@@unnamedchannel1237 Neither had I. It's a South Island thing apparently...

[@Slimnz-89]

Caltex some, maybe all do jesters pies, they're pretty good. But yeah you'd probably be best going mid morning at the latest

[@AbstractReaIity]

Nah they high key fell off

[@pantherusnz]

I definitely like the Z pies much more than the BP ones, I don't eat the BP ones anymore. BUT, BPs other hot-foods are great, their southern-style chicken bites are delicious, in particular.

[@Far_Que]

Gas station pies are only edible at like 4am on your way home from a night on the piss lol love watching your channel btw mate if your in Auckland try Dairy flat bakery, or pioneers bakery in Albany village. Bit expensive but they’re the actual definition of gourmet . Chur

[@cathyahchong9168]

Blue Rose Café in Sandringham, Auckland has excellent pies. I recommend the boil up and palusami pies!

[@InvaderZim2189]

If/when you come to Auckland, you need to try Big J's takeaways, their weekly special burgers are amazing, I have been going there for 10+ years, Jason the owner is the man in the kitchen and creates some wicked flavors you won't find anywhere else. You also need to try The Flaming Onion, just because their burgers are stupidly massive but also taste pretty good.

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

Our pie culture in new zealand is so real This is so entertaining lol every kiwi loves a good pie

[@SH-to8sh]

i h8 a pie from nz and I am a nz'er

[@nixsta]

You NEED to try Nada Bakery in Johnsonville or Tawa! Award winning pies! 🥧🥰

[@AbstractReaIity]

Have you had one recently though? Last time I went they gave me a dogwater steak and cheese that was mostly just cheese and gravy. That was from jville

[@nixsta]

@@AbstractReaIity Yes I have had one recently, sounds like you got a rare dud? Though I don't go for their steak n cheese so I can't really comment on those personally but those ARE their gold award winning pies so weird you had a bad one. Their mince n cheese are divine and my usual go to 😊

[@AbstractReaIity]

@0nixsta0 yeah, maybe you're right. It could have been. But we got two, and both had no meat. We haven't been back since tbh. Surely, quality control has a place though? Idk I think they fell off

[@rangercoast63]

Hi Buddy" I dont know if you have noticed but there are a lot of roast takeaways shops around that sell roast meals ......might be worth a look?? Cheers Rick

[@Psi105]

Not sure why the vegan butter chicken pie you got wasn't good, it's usually pretty enjoyable. That said, I've not had one for a year.

[@jonnyzuco9873]

Clendon bakery .. potato top pie . Bacon and egg slice and fresh cream donut

[@MFDOOMSDAa]

Who was taking the piss putting bro on that nasty vegan pie😂

[@paulcarter7445]

Great vids. Try a takeaway roast dinner from BayCourt Roasts in Kilbirnie - the roast spuds are excellent. A nice hot filling meal in winter.

[@zoeevans2288]

Definitely try Couplands...custard square, big breakfast pie and caramel dounut ❤

[@soonny002]

Have you tried New Zealand lamb shanks? It's a must try IMO. Love your vids, and love from Christchurch.

[@souljabob217]

poor guy no one told him BP has trash pies! brother if you in BP get southern style chicken bites and only that!

[@pvdL]

One shouldn’t judge a pie shop on its vegan pies!! 😂

[@mikelomas2172]

Why the hell would anyone recommend a bloody vegan pie!?

[@morrisanderson818]

Being a vegetarian,vegan pie's are rubbish, just saying,

[@kiwisoup1]

How dare anyone recommend him a vegan pie. Shame on you vegans!

[@oyahoyahoyah]

Omg you might have been told to go to Z not BP. Z vegan pies are the good ones

[@cracknoir8397]

It amazes me how vegans have to have imitation meat or chicken when the imitation stuff is way worse for you then the real deal just look at all the contents on the label !!!!!!!!!!!

[@bombiee5037]

Have you tried cheese rolls from a local cafe or bakery? They’re really good and could make a cool video.

[@stripedturtle7589]

Only really find em down south, not Common in welly

[@user-yb9hi3us4p]

@@stripedturtle7589 there was coffee stop in Raumati that did the southland sushi. years ago though, probably gone by now

[@micah1754]

@@user-yb9hi3us4p southland sushi lol haven't heard that before

[@hayleythekid]

New world Island bay have pre made cheese rolls!! 😂

[@maxdiggler]

Couplands bakery sell cheese rolls in dozen packs in there freezer . North and south island

[@01daveb1]

BP pies have a hard crust - not the best, i avoid em. Stick with the (good) bakery pies. Ever in Hamilton - Try NorthEnd FoodBar & Bakery for a Steak, Bacon and Cheese pie. While you're there, pick up a vegemite and lettuce sandwich - that'll put some hair on your chest and make you a true Kiwi!!

[@MoseLawson]

Caltex gourmet pies are the closest to a bakery pie, very on point.

[@OhAwe]

* Goes to America and reviews 711 hotdogs * So the person recommended you vegetarian gas station pies? What had you done to them lol?

[@peterelliott2914]

Service station pies are good if you're filling up with gas and really really hungry. And if there's no bakeries within 100k.

[@neikosmith8095]

Go to a bakery g they got way better pies mbro

[@Andrew-vd2ko]

I have often thought you are KILLING the taste and enjoyment of the NZ food by letting it cool down.... NZ food needs to be eaten within minutes NOT hour or whenever you get a place to eat it.... I only get half a K away and eat.... You need to TRY Burger Fuel and HELL Pizza again and EAT it straight away and MOST of the places you gave a hard time to, it would be like me saying all people from USA are idiots from just one person, can't judge places from just one experience.

[@geofflewis8599]

Vegan pies aren't pies..

[@David-wn4pi]

Usually pies from BP service stations are good. I ask over the counter if pies are fresh or how long they been sitting in pie warmers. Steak n cheese or pepper steak are best. Your videos are awesome. Oh Zed stations pies getting better. They use to be super salty and hot😂I mean gravy use to run out of pie.

[@kaines8429]

The BP Angus Steak and Cheese is their best pie.

[@Wstakl135]

Try the blue rose bakery boil up pie and corn beef and palasami pie 💯

[@pacasad7373]

As a Vegan I didnt even know they sold Vegan pies, but now I know, I wont bother anyway!

[@gaius_enceladus]

I'm not a vegan but I've had some great spinach and chickpea pies from supermarkets.

[@andyfrizzell4352]

I'll subscribe. Missing Kiwi pies. The humble service station pie has obviously come a long way

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

YOUR AWSOME 😂❤ BROCK!!!

[@dd2451]

Can you review Salut pies? New shop in Victoria st. Everybody rates them

[@petermay1528]

Going out on a limb here but the pies you are buying from service stations were absolutely made in a bakery. I literally made millions over a span of 50 plus years and service stations were part of our customer base for many of the bakeries I worked in.

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

What is Buffalo 🐃 🤔 chicken 🐔 🤔

[@eggsbox]

brock, you *gotta* go to currizza by the basin reserve maccas and ora toa pōneke. also surprised you didn't get some pies from the night 'n' day lol

[@jacksoncampbell1953]

Fuck they sell gas do they?

[@Matt-x3y]

Great videos Brock, keep them coming. A few suggestions; 1. Tomato sauce is compulsory on a mince or steak and cheese pie. With your testing rate you could justify a bottle in your glove box. 2. Try Patricia’s in Island Bay, not to be confused with Tricia’s in Kilbirnie. Consume pie on the south coast. 3. Try Salut pies in Victoria St, CBD. 4. Try Nada in J’ville or Tawa. Raspberry slice for dessert.

[@MrVinylJunkie]

BP Service Station pies are always hard & crusty...........Bakery pies always better !!! Cheers

[@zarzob]

You really really need to try the Roast Pork pie from Patrick's Pies in Tauranga. Hands down the best pie I've ever had in my life. Roast duck comes close, too.

[@Syncop8rNZ]

I do like the Pepper 'shroom from Z. Damnit, now I'm hungry for pies but there's nothing open around here at 12:15am.

[@PhilipShand]

Just eat & drink real products. Diet & vegan anything isn't real. Bakery pies are always a superior product. Also vegetarian meat substitute is just......wrong. 😝🥴

[@jasonhohua1330]

Which kahi gonna invite him for a boil up or a hangi?

[@shaunhoward6838]

Check out Carl's Jr in New Zealand 🇳🇿 they everywhere in Christchurch

[@AndrewOfficer-qd4vi]

Upper Crust Bakery in Mount Maunganui. Pork Belly pie is superior. I come from a family of pie chief's and bottom line is a tasty gravy filling, two types of pastry and a pie chief who loves their work.

[@FARQs]

Bp pies are just the worst, the pastery throws off the "ok" filling inside. Personally the mince and cheese & bacon and egg pie from z is better then some backerys ive been to 💪 great review 🎉

[@uxplore1]

Z have the best pies,,,,, although there quality took a hit recently with less steak,,, and there coffes are rubbish now,,, But hey we had about 6 Years of super good value quality pies and coffee there, still the best pies, but avoid the coffee

[@kwikflikzyakadventures3795]

Never take the front pie, 100% is been in there since early morning, grab the back pies always the freshest, good review ehoa.

[@waynegrigg9159]

if in Auckland go to Stanleys roast shop on great north road and get a roll, great value for $10, same block of shops award winning bakery, and pizza shop pretty good also but not the bargin range,

[@gorgemainframe]

If u find a bakery that bakes a decent Steak and Mushroom pie 🥧 delicious if prep properly

[@O_Dingo77]

If your still in NZ, a mate of mine recommends the Fergburger. He said it legendary.

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

Do you have an instagram page Brock?

[@GlobetrottingBrock]

Yeah I do, I don't use it much though. The Instagram is the same username as my KZbin channel. globetrottingbrock

[@Karlos-NZ]

​@@GlobetrottingBrock come to Christchurch south island 🤙

[@DonaldJones-sv7gl]

Unfortunately 7dollars for 1 pie from a petrol station is like eating a bowl full of human waste the pie was put in the warmer 8hours before you ate it....

[@Upsidedownorangejuice]

See, pies should be classed as gambling. It's for sure a daily gamble you stake on timing out of oven, pastry performance in the warmer, is it dry or soggy. Just like gambling on horses, you have to have your prior performance in mind. ~humor

[@YourMuvva]

Whoever eats vegan pies in NZ should just move to Australia😂honestly. Grow up🤣🤣🚮

[@OJB42]

I get BP pies occasionally and they generally aren't too bad, although not as good as some from bakeries. Maybe you were just unlucky.

[@brettyoung6356]

It's a shame I'm watching this now after you filmed/released it. But I have been hooked on one BP Wild Bean pie 🥧 for the better part of 25 years. The Thai Chicken Curry pie. It is amazing. Wish I could have recommended it to you. You most definitely will want another one.

[@rogerreed905]

Not sure if you have tried a .vanilla slice/custard square . . Mmmm . . . Most bakerys have them . Some service stations too . .

[@craigalexander966]

Hey bro did you goto Te Papa? I recognize that BP it’s just across the road from a Museum in Wellington.

[@restfulCube8035]

BP pies are ok but you can tell they're pre-frozen. Z pies are way better, I put them on par with some bakeries. Their butter chicken is particularly good.

[@JamesKylieMerton]

'BP" use Dad's pies and 'Z' use Goodtime pies as far as I know. Dads - Ok, Goodtime - Real good!

[@marleymcleay9228]

Oh yeah, BP does some great ones, butter chicken for the win. 😊

[@carlpenney4506]

Yeah not a fan of bp pies. The pastries are too dry and hard. Definitely better to get pies from the bakery.

[@simonmcleish2002]

Recommend the vegan mince and cheese pie from Z instead, I liked it when I worked there and I'm not even vegan myself. Also the vegan chorizo roll.

[@GrunkaLunka]

you immediately messed up by getting the vegan butter chicken instead of just the normal butter chicken. it's significantly better. and yeah nah BP pies are not as good as a half decent bakery pie. they're just a good servo pie.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Nelson steak and cheese pie if you ever go past Inglewood in Taranaki .

[@XraviaEdge]

Maybe try Petone, there are some good turkish places, cafe's and there is a burger shop called Dirty Burger.

[@liamrowland-skelton8594]

I guess you could try supermarket pies or dairy pies, but I wouldn't recommend either

[@thewhaleking]

i feel like service station food in new zealand is so much better healthier yummier more high quality than the shit they serve at american public school lunches

[@ThaFyyska]

I reckon youi should do a review on Chinese food at the fish and chip shops (Pork Fried Rice ,Sweet & Sour Pork)

[@StevenPearson-l2z]

Good Morning New Zealand anyone here 2024

[@MoseLawson]

Nah 2034

[@Dave_1969]

Yer mate the problem with the first pie you should of known from the name VEGAN pie,real pies have meat

[@santiagokiwi3187]

So many people say BP has "mean as" pies but, unpopular opinion, they are by far the worst petrol station pies.

[@cadifan]

There's no way I'd ever eat anything "vegan", I prefer food!

[@brendonbensemann]

can't believe people are recommending petrol station pies, they used to supply good pies but then they started doing home style pies, price went up and quality went down. or (Z gourmet potato top pie become unbailable). try a steak onion and cheese cruiser pie from caltex plus, it's a long pie designed for eating while your cruising. It has to be a plus store or they wont have them

[@thetalentedmrfitz]

"this thing..sucks" 🤣🤣🤣 another L for vegan food

[@djvn229]

I was cringing while you picked vegan butter chicken over an actual butter chicken pie

[@spacies8882]

you made me very hungry, and guess what? all shops are closed

[@PantherFox]

BP pies do have a harder crust, instead of a flaky crust. it's less messy to eat them while driving. not that you should!

[@ryangredig4594]

Well pies from BP are Allright. Best pies are down south