A great pie is all about how the layers come together.
There is the golden, flaky pastry on top, the rich filling in the middle, and the firm base underneath that holds everything in place. Each part has its own job to do, but the best pies are the ones where every layer works together from the first bite to the last.
At Pinjarra Bakery, every layer matters. From the pastry to the filling, each element is carefully made to create a pie that is full of flavour, easy to enjoy and properly satisfying.
It Starts With the First Bite
You can usually tell when a pie has been made well before you’ve even finished the first bite.
The top should be crisp and golden, the base firm enough to hold everything together, and the pastry light enough that it doesn’t take over. It needs to flake when you bite into it, without falling apart or sending the filling everywhere.
That balance has taken years to get right. At Pinjarra Bakery, every pie is made from scratch at the Bibra Lake bakehouse using a signature pastry that’s been refined over decades through plenty of early mornings, recipe tweaks and taste testing.
Whether it’s a classic favourite, a gourmet pie or a family pie for dinner, the pastry is made to do the same thing: hold its shape, complement the filling and make every bite count.
Why the Layers Matter
Flaky pastry doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built layer by layer.
As the pie bakes, those layers rise and crisp to create the golden top that makes tucking into a fresh pie so satisfying. Beneath that sits the filling, while underneath it all is the base, strong enough to support rich gravy, chunky meat, vegetables and melted cheese without becoming heavy or soggy.
Every layer has a job to do, and it all starts with quality local ingredients. Pinjarra Bakery works with WA farmers, butchers, millers and producers to source the good stuff, including Borello Beef, Midway Farm Stall meats, Mauri ANZ wheat for the pastry, Mondo Doro bacon, Brownes Dairy and Borello cheese.
It’s a local effort from start to finish, with every ingredient playing its part in the final bite.
The Filling Still Has to Deliver
Great pastry deserves a filling to match.
At Pinjarra Bakery, that starts with quality ingredients sourced from across Western Australia and recipes refined over years of baking.
Classic Favourites include Beef Mince, Potato Beef, Beef & Mushroom, Curry Beef and Pepper Beef. The Family Pie range brings those same hearty flavours to the dinner table, making it an easy choice for weeknight meals and gatherings.
For something more adventurous, Pinjarra Bakery’s Gourmet Pie range pairs its signature pastry with chunky meats, richer sauces and bold flavour combinations. From The Great Australian Bite with chunky steak and gravy to Gold Digger, Bob’s Your Uncle and Kung Fu Fighter.
The range has also earned national recognition, with the Chunky Steak Pie named Australia’s Best Meat Pie in 2019 and 2021, and the Lamb & Rosemary Pie taking out a national title in 2009.
Whether the filling is classic, chunky, saucy or spicy, it still needs to work with the pastry so every layer comes together.
Made for Every Moment
The Aussie meat pie suits almost any occasion, from an early breakfast or road trip lunch to a family dinner. Pinjarra Bakery’s party pies, sausage rolls and savoury platters also make an easy addition to birthdays, workplace lunches, morning teas and celebrations across WA.
No matter the occasion, a great pie comes down to how every layer works together. From pastry refined over decades to quality local ingredients and carefully developed fillings, each part has a role to play.
Whether it’s a traditional Beef Mince, an award-winning Chunky Steak Pie, a bold gourmet favourite or a family pie shared around the table, every pie is made with the same focus on quality, care and flavour.
Browse the full range online or visit Pinjarra Bakery to find your next favourite.
