Pukka Savoury Pies

Pukka, often better known by its original name Pukka Pies, is a quintessential British food brand founded in 1963 by Trevor and Valerie Storer in Leicestershire. The brand began as a small family operation, with the couple baking and selling homemade pies to local shops and pubs. Over the decades, it evolved into a household name within the UK, becoming particularly synonymous with the 'chippy' culture as a staple in fish and chip shops and football stadiums.

Today, the brand continues to manufacture its products at its headquarters in Syston, Leicestershire. Despite its massive growth and modern production facilities, it remains a family-owned independent business, which is a rarity for such a high-profile national brand. Pukka has expanded its range significantly in recent years to include chilled and frozen pies for retail, as well as a growing selection of vegan and vegetarian options to meet modern dietary trends.

While the brand name 'Pukka' was inspired by a Hindi-derived word meaning 'genuine' or 'first-class,' the company remains deeply rooted in its English heritage. It continues to be managed by the Storer family, maintaining its status as one of Britain's most successful independent food manufacturers.