Aylsham, Norfolk, Norfolk
We are a pop-up pie company who travel to events including festivals, weddings and food fairs to serve up our lovingly handmade pies and tasty sides, all cooked fresh on site and kept hot for service.
All our pies are hand pressed by us, all meat is free range and local.
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44 customer reviews
Shane Normington
Unreal pies!!! Do good I had two....
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Fay Moore
seriously good pie at Aylsham tonight. Thank you
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Ian Gordon
Fantastic steak and ale pie also especially good was the gluten free chicken and leek. Great to see a company taking into consideration people with allergies
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Sam Graham
Totally delicious pies, full of high quality ingredients. The best pies we've tasted in years! Just amazing!!
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Colin Hawgood
Thanks, all our guests loved your pies, highly recommended.
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Thomas Holland-Hare
Pie Central catered for our wedding this weekend in Waxham and were sensational. Mary-Jane is so lovely and was so helpful from start to finish. We went along for a tasting to confirm the menu and she was easily contactable and we felt completely comfortable on the day that everything was under control. Our guests were all served in good time and the food was absolutely delicious. Also very understanding and helpful when sorting out dietary requirements (vegan, gluten free, coeliac etc.). They were so easy and I would recommend them in an instant! More...
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Jessica Taylor
We had Pie Central in for our first street food Thursday at The Swan Inn East Harling and they went down a storm. Best pies we have ever had. Thank you ladies, see you next month More...
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Craig Grime
For many of the guests to our wedding the pies from pie central were the highlight, they are that good! Mary-Jane was amazing to deal with, although sometimes you have to bear with her on responses as she is often in the middle of a field serving up delicious pies. When you meet her she is warm and welcoming, I cant recommend her highly enough. During the evening she got concerned that neither the bride or groom had been up to see her, and came to find us to make sure we got our preferred choice! I look forward to eating another one soon when you are out and about at public venues More...
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Jason Horne
They catered for a friends wedding, 5 choices of pie, mash, gravy, mushy peas, crispy shallots. Absolutely banging. Managed to try 3! Steak and ale, chicken chorizo and pulled pork, all phenomenal! More...
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Anne Abraham
Tried the squash pie at a tasting session, so good! Had the pulled pork one last night at my daughter’s wedding, again, amazing. So tasty. Highly recommend Pie Central for great tasting food & wonderful customer service too More...
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Debbie Essex
Everyone loved the pies at our wedding people were talking about it for days. I would highly recommend pie central good friendly service and very yummy food.
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Liz Bernard
We had Chicken & Leek and Roast Mushroom at the Garboldisham Fox this evening - great food, lovely people serving, even helped me out with a frozen pie to being home. Everyone very happy, meat eater or vegetarian. Thank you. More...
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Joanna Bracey
My Dad said they were ‘The best pies I’ve ever tasted’ and from a food loving Father of the Bride that is high praise indeed! We loved Pie Central from start to finish- friendly and fun with a great product. Our guests loved the pies and I have never seen so many clean plates at a wedding! I couldn’t recommend them enough! Thank you! x More...
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Catherine Gant
We had Mary-Jane cater for our wedding and everyone said how amazing the pies were. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mary-Jane and her pie van, she is welcoming, friendly and just a lovely lady. Thank you so much. Catherine and Karl More...
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Sophie Hickford
Pie central catered for our wedding on Saturday. The service and food were out of this world outstanding, our guests were blown away by how delicious the pies were and evening food, it was one of the highlights of the wedding and people were talking about it the next day! ! The staff were also amazing. We can’t thank Pie Central enough for being amazing and would 100% recommend them♥️ thank you guys!! More...
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Joanna Bracey
I just can’t recommend Mary-Jane and Pie Central enough. Everything was delicious, and I couldn’t have asked for a better main course for our wedding day. Five Stars!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Pippa Knobel-Forbes
I cannot rave about Pie Central enough. I contacted Mary-Jane to cater for a school fundraising Race Night that I was organising, she was prompt to reply to all my questions and queries and her prices were incredibly competitive. We are thrilled that we chose her to cater for our event, nothing was too much trouble, we had last minute additions to the guest list that Mary-Jane accommodated without hesitation as well as finding a solution to one guest who couldn't eat fat or dairy - no easy task when you sell pie and mash! On arriving at our event our food was served quickly and without fuss, it was piping hot and delicious - every single guest had nothing but compliments for the wonderful homemade pies. I will be recommending Pie Central to everyone and hope that we have an opportunity to use Mary-Jane to cater for school fundraisers again in the future. Many many thanks. xxx More...
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Alexandra Atkinson
Mary Jane catered for Norfolk's Pregnancy, Baby and Child awards at Voewood early December 2018 and she did an amazing job. Our guests and local businesses LOVED her pies, they were ready on time and she was able to cater for lots of different requirements. It was a real pleasure to have her join us and I can't wait to book her again for future Norfolk events! More...
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Natasha Mumby
***11/10 service and tasty pies***. Mary Jane and her team catered for one of my clients in December. Serving over 150 pies within a couple of hours. The service was second to none and the pies where out of this world. Everyone agreed the pies were delicious and wanted more. The best pies by far!!! I highly recommend Pie Central. We will be using them again for sure. Thank you again to Mary Jane and her team :-) More...
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John Cronin
Just had the Butternut Squash/Feta/Spinach pie at Burnham Deepdale Christmas Market. I have to say this was one of the best pies I have ever tasted.
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Michael Holden
Just got back from Ampersand brewery evening where I had a Pie Central Steak and Ale pie. It was amazing! Really hope you do well because you make great food.
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christine whiting
Yummy
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Hannah Cracknell
MJ and her team catered our wedding reception this weekend and they were so friendly, approachable and just all-round lovely people! The organisation and contact before our booking was great and the prices were VERY reasonable! The pies themselves... well our guests couldn’t wait to eat them as they smelt so inviting and they didn’t disappoint! The variety of flavours were brilliant and all were delicious! Thank you so much Mary-Jane; we can’t recommend you highly enough!! :) More...
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Christine Oakden
Best pie & mash ever! We had mushroom & spinach with truffle oil pie when Pie Central’s van came to Burnham Deepdale Camp Site. Delicious food � Lovely pastry & gorgeous mash. Hopefully see you again next time we stay here. � More...
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Charlotte Stubbs
We had Pie Central cater for our wedding back in June and friends/family still keep saying how good they were! The pies are absolutely delicious (best in Norfolk! ), made with love and served by the nicest team. We also had canapes which were equally delicious and beautifully presented. The van itself is also a great addition to any wedding/event, so beautifully restored. It made our lives so much easier in the planning process knowing that MJ was so organised and could cater for different allergies/diets we threw at her. We cannot recommend her enough. Thank you so much! More...
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Mary Steward
Haven’t stopped getting compliments about our choice of food for our wedding the other week. Mary-Jane did the most amazing job at feeding all of our 150+ hungry guests with no one going hungry and catered for every kind of preference/allergy. All freshly prepared and cooked on site, couldn’t have asked for better service or tastier food! Thank you � More...
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Kayley Glen
Had our first pie from Pie central at Classic Ibiza at Blickling last night. Absolutely delicious...best pies ever & amazing mash!!
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Chris Steward
Pie central catered for our wedding this week with 160 people, they did an absolutely spot on job for us not one negative comment about the food. The pies are oozing with meat and flavour served piping hot and generous portions. You won’t be disappointed with pie central very reasonable and friendly. Highly recommended More...
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Stephanie Aldred Was Goff
Wells carnival pie mash shallots n gravy ... amazing � !!
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Mich Ann
Wonderful vegan/veggie options
Sampled at the Maverick Festival
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Dawny Princess Bambrough
Most amazing vegan pie I've ever tasted, thank you � 5 star
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Helena Parke
Just had my first pie from Pie Central and what a pie it was - absolutely delicious. I’ll be back for more!
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George Konig
Brilliant pies! Friendly and genuine service. The cheeseburger pie and the butternut squash and feta pies we had today were a sensation! Happily eat them again, and again.
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Sean Hughes
We had Mary Jane at our wedding December 2017 and the Pie's were absolutely delicious! We had so many of the guests come up to us and let us know how great they were! Service was just as amazing as the food. We would 100% recommend Pie Central for any occasion. Thanks for being part of our day! Sean + Hayleigh More...
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Jonathan Byrd
Had the delicious “all-in” steak and ale pie with mash and peas. Great pastry, great service, classic dish.
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Harriette Glaister
We tried these delicious pies at a Farmer’s Market recently and they were genuinely the best pies we have ever had - so tasty! The minted mushy peas were divine too! Xx More...
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Georgie Darby
We would just like to say a big thank you to Mary-Jane for catering for our corporate open day. The pies were absolutely delicious, everything very tasty, piping hot & very well-presented. Everyone we catered for that day went away very happy! More...
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Matthew Creber-Davies
Lynda and I wanted a 'hand-made' feel for our wedding near Bury-St-Edmunds in May 2017. Eventually, we discovered Pie Central, who provided the perfect accompaniment.
Mary-Jane and her team fed nearly 150 guests, and we couldn't have been happier with the service. The delicious pies are one of the key memories that people have taken away from the wedding, and catered to everyone's tastes.
Using sustainable meat from a butchers we knew and loved, they were able to accomodate all of our (sometimes hysterical!) requests for every kind of dietary requirement. They worked with us to put together a menu, giving us a sample of the pies on offer. The deserts were mouth-watering (and the brownies enormous!), and they served bacon/halloumi rolls for those who had danced up an appetite in the evening.
We had to adjust our plans as it became clear that the weather was not going to be on our side, and Frances (the converted Salvation Army van) was able to pull up close to the venue to serve people quickly. The Pie Central team worked efficiently with the additional catering helpers we'd drafted in (who were impressed by their efficiency!)
We have kept following the exploits of Frances the pie van on social media, and are looking forward to another chance to taste the Pie Central pies when they roll up near us.
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Bekka Alice Page
MJ’s pies are absolutely amazing, I’ve had the butternut squash and spinach pie on several occasions and have also tried one of her specials;
beef and chorizo with butterbeans all of which were delicious and came complete with yummy mash and gravy!
I’d highly recommend Pie central for your event or wedding! �
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Adam Davies
Visited Pie Central again today at Wolterton Hall Food Fair.
We had the Butternut, Spinach and Feta Pie as well as the Mac + Cheese.
These are by far the best pies we have ever tasted, lovely pastry and amazing flavour in the fillings! Would highly recommend. All topped off with excellent friendly service :)
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Susan Nolan
Pie Central - well what can I say, only excellent - we had a corporate lunch for about 75 peeps - we had 5 variety of pies and all were delicious, along with the mash, peas and gravy.
The event was very well organised thanks to Mary-Jane and her mum, both lovely ladies. We will definitely have them back in the near future. We couldn't recommend them enough. Thank you ladies.
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Claire Lucy Kett
We recently used Pie Central for a corporate event in Swaffham and would highly recommend them. Mary-Jane's communication throughout the planning & preparation of our event was excellent & continued up until the day. The pies were absolutely delicious, I would probably say one of the best I have ever tried. Served with a choice of sides - mash potato & vegetarian gravy or salads. The food was served in biodegradable boxes with wooden cutlery which looked great & environmentally friendly too! All went down brilliantly with over 90 hungry guests, who were extremely impressed. Great friendly service on the day as well. More...
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Adam Davies
Visited Pie Central again today at Wolterton Hall Food Fair.
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helen dillon
Mary-Jane McDonnell makes the most delicious gourmet pies! I am not usually a pie fan, especially now I have to eat gluten free, but once aware of the issue Mary-Jane altered her recipe to accommodate, and completely won me over with her pies. I have never tasted anything so delectable. The pastry was crisp and golden and the fillings were a wonderful flavour combination. There were chicken with smoked ham and leek or butter nut squash roasted with rosemary before being combined with feta, spinach and various other ingredients to create something akin to a dream. My friends assure me that the non gluten free ones are also good, with a succulent steak and ale filling, which had braised overnight, proving very popular. All this is served in delightful cardboard containers, with a generous helping of creamy mash and some scrumptious minted mushy peas. The wooden knives and forks add to the overall feeling of wholesome, nourishment. I really can't wait for the return of the charming Pie Central van and Mary-Jane's pies. More...
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What’s your signature dish?
We don't have a signature dish per se, but we do offer a great selection of traditional pie flavours, including chicken, leek & smoked ham, in a sauce made with double cream and tarragon, also slow-cooked steak and Westmoreland ale with veggies. We also like to try new flavours, such as our vegan jerk jack-fruit pie which is going down a storm with our customers!
How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
We have a tried and tested pie menu and we choose to use only free-range local meat and high quality produce. However, should a client have a particular preference, we offer a flexible approach and can adapt our service to meet the needs of the customer. All of our sides are made by us, using fresh ingredients.
What do you love most about your job?
After many years of studying, I decided not to continue with my doctorate, but to follow my heart and make pies! I enjoy using traditional flavours in my pies, but also experimenting and coming up with new, modern flavours. I am an accomplished cook, and this is my passion!
What inspired you to start your own business?
I quit my doctorate in 2016, as I realised that my heart wasn't in it. I love the vibrancy of the modern street food scene, and with pies the options are limitless! I love being my own boss, and I particularly like serving high quality food to my customers. There is nothing more satisfying for me then when customers return to tell us they are the best pies they have ever eaten. I can't imagine doing anything else.
Why should our clients choose you?
We guarantee quality in every aspect of our service, and we endeavour to offer a blend of professionalism and fun. All of our staff are from a catering background, and have a passion for creating great food. Although we have a tried and tested menu, we offer a flexible approach, and are always willing to accommodate the client's requirements wherever possible.
Mobile Catering
We are a pop-up pie company who travel to events including festivals, weddings and food fairs to serve up our lovingly handmade pies and tasty sides!