Empanadas and sausage rolls are both satisfying handheld pastries, but they are built differently. An empanada is a filled pastry sealed around its edges, while a sausage roll is a tube of sausage-meat filling wrapped in pastry. The better choice depends on the flavour, format and occasion you want.
For a Sydney table, empanadas make it easy to offer distinct fillings, including meat, cheese and vegan options, without serving one uniform format. Argentum’s current range includes The Athlete, The Classic, Patagonia, Habibi and Carnivore.
The quick difference
| Empanada | Sausage roll |
|---|---|
| A filled pastry sealed with a crimp or fold. | A sausage-meat filling rolled in pastry. |
| Can feature varied fillings and shapes. | Usually follows one recognisable cylindrical format. |
| Often served as a meal, snack or shareable spread. | Often served as a snack or party item. |
What defines an empanada?
An empanada is a filled pastry with a sealed edge. The exact style changes across regions and kitchens, but the structure is consistent: pastry surrounds the filling, then the edge is folded or crimped to hold it in place. In Argentum’s range, each flavour is designed around a distinct filling rather than a single meat base.
For example, The Athlete combines free-range chicken, onion, lemon, green olives, curry and mozzarella. The Classic combines provolone, parmesan, mozzarella and caramelised onion. Patagonia is vegan, with mushrooms, onion, spinach, kale and carrot in green dough.
Why the format matters for a table
Sausage rolls work when you want a familiar, single-format option. Empanadas work especially well when guests have different tastes. You can put several flavours on one table and let people choose between chicken, beef, cheese and vegan options. That makes them useful for a casual dinner, a shared lunch or a catered event.
Argentum’s frozen range is intended to be taken home and baked when wanted. For a ready-to-eat option, the Neutral Bay shop serves walk-in customers at Shop 1/167 Military Road, Neutral Bay. Menu availability can vary in store.
Choosing for an occasion
For a mixed group
Choose a mix of flavours so guests can select what suits them. Patagonia provides a vegan option, while The Classic offers a cheese-led alternative and Carnivore is the brisket-led option.
For a simple lunch at home
A frozen empanada box offers flexibility. Keep it frozen, then choose the flavour and amount that suit the meal rather than committing to one prepared dish.
For catering
Start with the size of the event and the mix of guests, then use the Sydney catering page to request a suitable order. Larger halal catering requests can be discussed, subject to confirmation.
Build your own empanada spread.
Choose the Argentum range for eligible Sydney delivery or pickup.
Browse empanadasFrequently asked questions
What is the main difference between an empanada and a sausage roll?
An empanada is a filled pastry sealed around its edge, while a sausage roll is sausage-meat filling rolled in pastry. Both are handheld foods, but the filling and format differ.
Does Argentum have a vegan empanada?
Yes. Patagonia is Argentum’s vegan empanada, with mushrooms, onion, spinach, kale and carrot in green dough.
Where can I buy ready-to-eat Argentum empanadas?
Argentum’s Neutral Bay shop is at Shop 1/167 Military Road, Neutral Bay. It is open for walk-in customers, with menu availability varying in store.
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