Welcome to the Pie Pad
Beautiful North Norfolk
We couldn't be prouder of being in one of the most glorious spots overlooking the sea above Cley and Blakeney in North Norfolk. We make the finest pork pies in a beautiful converted flint hay barn, which has beams, a red tiled roof and a sheltered walled garden courtyard. The flint-walled office leads into the bakery (with its old bread oven), which leads in to the pie makery, so we all move between tasks as the day demands. We relish using local seasonal ingredients, foraging for wild garlic in spring and sourcing apples from the Sandringham Estate, further along the coast, in autumn. Windowsills and desks in the office often have posies of flowers found on lunchtime walks along the network of paths around the woods, and beside the chalk streams and farmland of the estate.
Bayfield Brecks
HQ is at the top of a hill (yes Norfolk has some) on the Bayfield Estate, in what was the old farm, converted in 2007 and a winner of CPRE awards. Barn owls and marsh harriers hunt around the meadows and the swallows return every summer, making it a such a joy to be there.
Each of the cluster of barns house one or more different businesses, when we moved out of our previous premises to our current larger ones, the Norfolk Rivers Trust moved into our office, complete with a tank of eels!
We don't have a shop as such, but if you give us a call and a little notice (or use the online shop) we can usually help. Or we have very local stockists such as Salthouse Stores , Jarrolds of Letheringsett & Stiffkey Stores.
Crafting Britain's Finest Pork Pies
At Bray's Cottage, we believe true luxury lies in doing simple things exceptionally well.
From our beautiful Norfolk bakery, we handcraft award-winning pork pies using outdoor-reared British pork, traditional hot-water crust pastry and carefully selected ingredients. Every pie reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, craftsmanship and flavour.
For nearly two decades, Bray's Cottage has been dedicated to preserving the art of traditional pie making, creating exceptional products that are enjoyed by discerning customers, leading farm shops, delicatessens and food halls across the United Kingdom.
A Norfolk Heritage
Nestled within a converted flint barn overlooking the spectacular North Norfolk coastline, Bray's Cottage is inspired by one of Britain's most beautiful landscapes.
Surrounded by rolling farmland, ancient woodlands and coastal marshes, our bakery sits at the heart of a rich food-producing region renowned for its exceptional ingredients and artisanal traditions. This unique sense of place is woven into everything we create.
Norfolk is more than our home. It is the foundation of our identity.
Handcrafted Without Compromise
Every Bray's Cottage pork pie is individually crafted by hand using time honoured techniques passed down through generations of British bakers.
We carefully select outdoor reared British pork for its superior flavour and texture, encasing it within our signature hot water crust pastry before slowly baking each pie to perfection.
There are no shortcuts, no unnecessary compromises and no substitute for craftsmanship. Just exceptional ingredients, skilled hands and a determination to create the finest pork pies possible.
A Reputation Built on Excellence
Over the years, Bray's Cottage has earned a reputation as one of Britain's most respected artisan pie makers.
award-winning pies have become synonymous with quality, authenticity and indulgence, transforming simple occasions into memorable experiences. Whether served as part of a luxurious picnic, a celebratory gathering or a traditional British feast, Bray's Cottage pies are crafted to be savoured.
The Next Chapter
Founded in 2007, Bray's Cottage quickly established itself as a benchmark for excellence in artisan pork pies.
Today, under the stewardship of Essence Foods, we continue to honour that legacy while investing in the future of this much-loved British brand.
The recipes remain unchanged. The craftsmanship remains unchanged. The commitment to exceptional quality remains unchanged.
Our ambition is simple: to ensure that every Bray's Cottage pie remains worthy of its reputation as one of Britain's finest.
Our Promise
Handmade in Norfolk
Outdoor-reared British pork
Traditional hot-water crust pastry
Award-winning craftsmanship
Premium ingredients
Authentic British heritage
Uncompromising quality
Bray's Cottage.
A celebration of British craftsmanship, Norfolk provenance and the timeless pleasure of an extraordinary pork pie.
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