Peaked Pies
Peaked Pies is a Canadian bakery cafe specializing in gourmet Australian meat pies. Founded in 2013 in Whistler, BC by Kerri Jones and Alex Relf, this family-run business brings authentic Aussie pie culture to Canada with handcrafted savory and sweet pies, artisan coffee, and a warm community focus.
The Story
Peaked Pies is a Canadian bakery cafe specializing in gourmet Australian meat pies, founded in 2013 in Whistler, British Columbia by Kerri Jones and Alex Relf. The concept was born from Jones's homesickness for the savory meat pie culture of her native Australia—a snack she couldn't find anywhere in Canada. After meeting Relf, a Canadian snowboarder who turned out to be a talented home baker, the couple began making pies in their kitchen for friends. The overwhelming response led them to open their first cafe in Whistler.
Peaked Pies replicates the Australian hot pie shop experience: a custom heated display case holds fresh-baked savory and sweet pies, ready in under 90 seconds. Signature offerings include the Steak Bacon & Cheese Pie, Butter Chicken Pie, and the iconic "peaked" topping—mashed potatoes, mushy peas, and gravy ladled over the crust. The brand expanded from a single Whistler location to three corporate-owned stores and a 3,000-square-foot production facility, with its first franchise location in development.
The company operates under Peaked Pies Franchise Corp. and Peaked Pies Inc., with Kerri Jones serving as President. The brand has become a beloved local institution in British Columbia, drawing both Australian expats craving a taste of home and Canadians curious about the distinctive pie culture.
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Company Timeline
2009 — Jones moves to Whistler
Kerri Jones relocates from Australia to Whistler, BC, seeking a Canadian winter in the mountains.
2013 — Peaked Pies founded
Opens first Peaked Pies bakery cafe in Whistler with husband and co-founder Alex Relf.
2015 — Vancouver expansion
Opens second location in Vancouver's West End, expanding beyond Whistler.
2018 — Burnaby location
Opens third corporate store in Burnaby, further expanding across British Columbia.
2020 — Franchise corporation formed
Establishes Peaked Pies Franchise Corp. to scale the brand through franchising.
2024 — Production facility
Opens 3,000-square-foot production facility to support franchise and retail expansion.
