The history of Moores Pasties
Set up by Harry Moore and his son Raymond, Moores Pasties has been a family business for over 40 years, and they are still producing one of the tastiest and most popular ranges of pasties & pies in Devon.
Now into the 3rd generation of the family with Daniel & Jason taking the lead.
Where it all began...
In the late 1970's, Harry began making his pasties in his garage on church road in Exmouth, and soon started selling his delicious bakes to people walking by. Raymond also started introducing the public to his father's pasties by selling them in a Budleigh Salterton car park!
Making the move
In 1982, Harry moved his business to a small unit in Exmouth's trading estate. But soon the demand was so high they expanded to a bigger space in 1986. They still used only the best local ingredients; getting all their meat from Exmouth butchers Porky Downs and Reynolds.
The next generation
Sadly in 1987, Harry passed away. Moores Pasties was then taken over by Raymond.
Moving with the times
Since then, Moores has only grown in popularity. New items were added to the menu, including vegetarian options, sausage rolls and mince pies. Despite being proud that their recipe for their pasties hasn't changed since 1982, Moores have been happy to adapt to our changing diets, which meant removing the kidneys from their pies so the younger generations wouldn't be put off!
January of 2020
In January 2020, Ray decided to fully retire after spending some time in semi-retirement. With his health declining, Ray chose to dedicate more time to his passions, such as nurturing and breeding various ornamental aviary birds. Meanwhile, Daniel was ready to spearhead the business, having already been involved in its management for a while. With his father Ray available for guidance and advice, Daniel was well-prepared to handle the responsibilities and navigate the future of the business, or so he thought.
23rd March 2020
When the pandemic struck, our food business was allowed to remain operational. However, the crisis led to the closure of 85% of our wholesale clientele. Anticipating the need for a direct-to-consumer approach, Daniel had proactively established an online store a week prior, aimed at facilitating home deliveries, particularly for our vulnerable customers advised to shield, including Ray. In response to the situation, we expanded our home delivery service to all our customers, resulting in overwhelming success. Our team worked tirelessly, often managing to execute over 300 home deliveries daily.
During this time Jason Moore, Daniel's younger brother came to join the team working closely with Daniel to learn all he would need to know.
We still make home deliveries directly to customers now.
19th June 2022
Tragically, Ray passed away unexpectedly. The community and pasty enthusiasts alike expressed an outpouring of condolences, filling his children with a sense of pride. In an unprecedented move, we closed our doors for the day to honor Ray's funeral, allowing all current and former staff members to attend and bid their final farewells to a much-loved and respected figure.
The present day...
Fast forward to the present, and Moores Pasties remains a family-operated venture, with Daniel at the helm overseeing daily operations. Jason has stepped up to spearhead production. Our bustling on-site retail shop, an expanding wholesale clientele, and the continued service of home deliveries all signify the enduring success and growth of our business.
What will the future hold?
Since 1982, the business has grown to include 12 staff who still make by hand and deliver all the mouthwatering pies, sausage rolls and pasties to stockists all over Devon.
You can also still visit and purchase from Moores directly from Dinan Way Trading Estate.
They also take requests...
The newest menu item, added in 2010, is their Chicken Tikka Pasty, due to being asked so many times if they would ever make any!
