ABOUT US

30 years ago, Grant Wilson retired from the N.Z. Navy and he and his wife Karen moved to Maketu to work with Grant’s parents who operated the General Store. Unable to source a good quality pie for the store, Grant’s mother decided to bake her own pies to sell.

Once the general store was sold Grant and Karen decided to take the pie idea and started Maketu Pies. Over the next few years Grant and Karen quietly worked away perfecting the pastry and recipes that were fast gaining a reputation in the Bay of Plenty and beyond

Now Karen and Grant employ a staff of 50 plus and every week distribute tens of thousands of pies all over the North Island, from Kaitaia to Wellington. There have been many changes at Maketu Pies over the years, but the pies have remained the same; tried and true recipes, made without compromise from quality ingredients.

Next time your in the area, come and see us, we’re not hard to find , just follow the aroma.