great pies start with great ingrediENTS
We reckon the best pies come from using the best ingredients. That means working with people who care about what they make, where it comes from, and how it gets to you.
We’re proud to partner with local North Island suppliers who share our passion for quality, sustainability and supporting Kiwi communities.
From premium beef and fresh seafood to carefully crafted sauces, every ingredient is chosen with care to help create the flavours that make Maketū Pies special.
By sourcing locally wherever we can, we’re helping support local businesses, reduce food miles and showcase some of the best produce Aotearoa has to offer.
our local partners
Every Maketū Pie has a story. Behind every bite are passionate producers, makers and suppliers who share our commitment to doing things well.
Here are some of the local legends who help bring our pies to life.
quality beef from the bay
When it comes to beef, quality matters.
Based in Pāpāmoa, Simply Meats has spent more than 30 years building strong relationships and sourcing high-quality cuts for customers across New Zealand.
Their focus on quality, care and innovation makes them a trusted partner in creating our hearty beef pies.
Big flavours start here
Our famous Butter Chicken Maketū Pie starts with a sauce made by the team at Loft Food Co.
Based in Auckland, Loft Food Co creates premium sauces using quality New Zealand ingredients. Their experience, passion for flavour and focus on consistency make them the perfect partner for bringing one of our favourite flavours to life.
Working alongside our product team, they help create the rich, delicious butter chicken sauce that goes into every pie.
Fresh from our Coastline
Our seafood ingredients come from waters close to home.
Based in Mount Maunganui, Bay Packers proudly supplies premium New Zealand seafood, sourcing some of the finest catches from around Aotearoa.
Owned by local iwi through Te Arawa Fisheries Limited and Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Holdings Limited, Bay Packers represents a connection between people, place and the ocean.
Their commitment to quality and responsible sourcing allows us to bring the fresh flavours of the sea into our seafood pies while supporting local communities.
sustainably grown from the sea
Ōpōtiki Mussels | Supplied by Te Arawa Fisheries
Our mussels are a true taste of the Bay of Plenty.
Grown in the beautiful waters around Ōpōtiki and supplied by Te Arawa Fisheries, these mussels are sustainably farmed with care and guided by the principles of kaitiakitanga.
Through iwi-led aquaculture, these mussels represent a commitment to protecting our marine environment while creating high-quality kai for communities across Aotearoa.
For us, local sourcing is about more than just ingredients. It’s about the people behind them.
It’s about supporting Kiwi businesses, building strong relationships and making pies we’re proud to share with you.
Every Maketū Pie brings together the best of local expertise, quality ingredients and a whole lot of care.
supporting local one pie at a time.
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