Founded in 2020 during the pandemic, Marks Gourmet Pies began as a small home-delivery service, bringing handcrafted pies and sausage rolls to locals. This humble operation has since flourished into a thriving business with a fanbase stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne and Moree. Today, Marks Gourmet Pies is celebrated for exceptional quality, innovation, and flavour—particularly with its award-winning gluten-free range.
At the heart of Marks Gourmet Pies is a dedication to quality ingredients and bold, flavourful fillings. Only prime cuts of course-diced beef, chicken and smoked bacon go into their pies, along with fresh cheese, mushrooms and vegetables to deliver a delicious, hearty punch. Mark’s preservative-free recipes cater to various dietary needs, including a growing line of gluten-free and soon-to-be vegan options. Each pie is crafted with authenticity and inclusivity, ensuring everyone can enjoy the “bloody good taste” that Marks Gourmet Pies has become known for.
It’s this inclusive approach that sets Marks Gourmet Pies apart in the industry, with their dedicated gluten-free range earning multiple awards from the Great Australian Pie Competition. This prestigious event has recognised Marks Gourmet Pies for excellence across categories, including sausage rolls, seafood pies, and the signature “Hero” pie - named in honour of Mark’s father. More recently, their brisket and bacon-and-cheese pies have become popular additions, offering hearty twists on traditional classics.
Marks Gourmet Pies’ dedication to quality extends beyond ingredients. With customer demand rising, the bakery is undergoing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification, an internationally recognised standard for food safety. This certification will allow Marks Gourmet Pies to expand its distribution, reaching more pie lovers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Beyond making incredible pies, Marks Gourmet Pies is committed to supporting the community. Through their popular pie and lamington fundraising drives, they’ve helped local schools, sports clubs, and organisations raise essential funds, offering a fun and tasty way to support local causes. By becoming a trusted community partner, Marks Gourmet Pies has become more than a brand - it’s a familiar and welcomed presence in local life.
For pie fans on the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers, Marks Gourmet Pies is a weekly fixture at local markets. Find them every Saturday at Burleigh Farmers Market and Thursday evenings at Emerald Lakes Market to sample their freshly baked treats in person. For those who can’t make it, daily deliveries are available to Northern Rivers and Gold Coast areas, as well as weekly drops to school and sports canteens, so that everyone can enjoy a Marks pie anytime.
With plans to move into a larger facility on the Gold Coast next year, Marks Gourmet Pies is gearing up for its next big chapter. This expansion will allow them to meet growing demand, refine their product lines, and continue delivering the exceptional quality customers expect. From a humble pandemic startup to a multi-state favourite, Marks Gourmet Pies is making a mark - and making the world a better place, one “bloody good pie” at a time.
Discover the taste for yourself at: marksgourmetpies.com
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