Shepherd’s pie earns its place in Singapore as a gathering food. One tray, a crisp potato top, a rich filling underneath and no pastry to go soggy in the humidity: it travels well, reheats well and feeds a crowd. The sellers below are where we would order one, and our specialist pick also sits on the overall list of the best pies in Singapore.
Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie?
Strictly, a shepherd’s pie is made with lamb (shepherds keep sheep) and a cottage pie with beef. In Singapore, almost everyone calls both “shepherd’s pie”, and sellers extend the name to chicken, rendang and plant-based versions. We follow local usage in this guide and note the filling for each pick. For the longer argument of shepherd’s pie vs cottage pie, see shepherdpie.sg, a shepherd’s-pie site from the kitchen behind Chicken Pie Kitchen; it is not related to the seller called The Shepherd’s Pie.
The best shepherd’s pies in Singapore
Best overall, and the clear halal pick. A specialist since 2007, with chicken classic, beef black pepper, beef rendang, lamb and plant-based versions, baked or frozen, from $39.90 for four to six servings (lamb $49.90). Free delivery above $150 on its own shop, and 5% off for self-collection.
- Where
- East
- Price
- From $39.90 whole
- Halal
- Halal-certified
- Delivery
- Delivers
Best restaurant-made party tray. On the 2025 Christmas order form, trays cost $73.44 (small) and $84.24 (large), with $28 delivery per location and three days' notice by 3pm. Not halal.
- Where
- Online or multiple outlets
- Price
- From $73.44 whole
- Halal
- Not certified
- Delivery
- Delivers
Best gourmet shepherd's pie. Angus beef tail on a sourdough crust base, as a four-inch individual pie from about $16.90. A dinner-for-one rather than a party tray.
- Where
- Central
- Price
- From $16.90
- Halal
- Not stated
- Delivery
- Delivers
Chicken Pie Kitchen & Don Signature Crab (Chef Don Lim's Don pies)
Best single portion. DonChef's Chicken Shepherd's Pie puts the kitchen's black pepper chicken filling under baked mashed potato, $6.80 personal or $33.80 for a tray that feeds four to six.
- Where
- Central, North-East, East
- Price
- From $6.80
- Halal
- Not certified
- Delivery
- Delivers
Best lamb shepherd's pie in the British style. A New Zealand lamb shepherd's pie on a menu of British classics. Confirm its live prices and delivery terms before ordering.
- Where
- Online or multiple outlets
- Price
- From $10.50
- Halal
- Not stated
- Delivery
- Delivers
Worth checking. The Geylang pie maker has appeared in shepherd's pie delivery roundups and once offered over 30 savoury pies. Most details date from 2021.
- Where
- East
- Price
- Unconfirmed
- Halal
- Not stated
- Delivery
- Delivers
Shepherd’s pies compared
| Shepherd's pie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shepherd's Pie | Chicken, beef black pepper, rendang, lamb, plant-based | East | From $39.90 whole | Halal-certified | Delivers |
| Violet OonCheck before you go | Party trays | Online or multiple outlets | From $73.44 whole | Not certified | Delivers |
| Marymount | Angus beef tail | Central | From $16.90 | Not stated | Delivers |
| Chicken Pie Kitchen (Don pies) | Chicken Shepherd's Pie | Central, North-East, East | From $6.80 | Not certified | Delivers |
| Simply Good PiesCheck before you go | NZ lamb shepherd's pie | Online or multiple outlets | From $10.50 | Not stated | Delivers |
| Gourmet Pie CoCheck before you go | Savoury pies incl. shepherd's | East | Unconfirmed | Not stated | Delivers |
How much shepherd’s pie do you need?
A tray that serves four to six is right for a family dinner. For a buffet, count on more people per tray, because guests take smaller portions when there are other dishes. As a rough guide for parties:
| Guests | Main dish | One of several dishes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 standard tray | 1 standard tray |
| 12 | 2 to 3 standard trays | 2 standard trays |
| 25 | 5 standard trays or 2 to 3 large party trays | 3 to 4 standard trays |
These are our planning estimates, not seller figures. Ask the seller how many a tray really serves; sizes vary.
Ordering tips
- Fresh or frozen? Order fresh-baked if you are serving on delivery day. Order frozen if you want to reheat on your schedule or stock the freezer; a separate round-up of frozen pies in Singapore lists who sells them, and a kitchen test settles whether to thaw first or reheat from frozen.
- Want chicken rather than beef or lamb? Chicken Pie Kitchen’s version is a single portion or a tray; the same shepherd’s-pie site has a page on its chicken shepherd’s pie with the details.
- Mind the free-delivery thresholds. The Shepherd’s Pie offers free delivery above $150, so three or four trays often ship free.
- Christmas books up. Festive trays from restaurants such as Violet Oon need several days’ notice; see our festive pies guide for timing.
- Reheat properly. See the times and temperatures in our storage and reheating guide.
Is there an older comparison?
Eatbook published a useful comparison of shepherd’s pie delivery in October 2021, with prices, fees and halal status. Much of it is now out of date, which is why this guide uses sellers’ own 2025 and 2026 terms wherever we could find them.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between shepherd's pie and cottage pie?
Shepherd's pie is made with minced lamb; cottage pie is made with minced beef. Both are baked with a mashed potato topping instead of pastry. In Singapore the names are used loosely, and many sellers call beef and chicken versions shepherd's pie too.
Where can I buy halal shepherd's pie in Singapore?
The Shepherd's Pie, based in the Bedok North and Simei area, states that it is halal-certified and sells chicken, beef black pepper, beef rendang, lamb and plant-based shepherd's pies. Check the certificate in the MUIS directory before a large order.
How many people does a shepherd's pie tray feed?
A standard tray from The Shepherd's Pie serves four to six, at $39.90 baked as of October 2026. Larger party trays, such as Violet Oon's, are sized for bigger gatherings. Allow about one generous scoop per adult as a main, less as part of a buffet.
Is there a vegetarian shepherd's pie in Singapore?
Yes. The Shepherd's Pie sells a plant-based shepherd's pie alongside its meat versions. Check the ingredients if you need it to be fully vegan.
How do I reheat a shepherd's pie tray?
Reheat a chilled shepherd's pie covered loosely with foil in an oven at about 170C to 180C for 30 to 45 minutes, then uncover for the last 5 to 10 minutes to crisp the top. It is ready when the centre is piping hot. Frozen trays need longer; follow the seller's instructions.
