🐷 About Piggy Pete's Deli

Our Story: From Beloved Nickname to Artisan Deli:

At Piggy Pete's Deli, every slice of cured meat and every smoked fillet is made with passion, quality, and a deep sense of family. This business is a dream built by Pete and Becky, founded on a shared love for incredible food and a commitment to honouring a very special person.

The name "Piggy Pete" was an affectionate nickname coined by Martin, Becky's brother and Pete's great friend, after a family dinner where I (Pete) was caught taking second helpings! Though Martin is no longer with us, his hearty laugh and love for great food were the spark for this whole adventure.

Piggy Pete's Deli is our way of honouring that memory, and ensuring that every product we create lives up to the fun, generous, and flavour-filled spirit he embodied. This is more than a business; it's a testament to the joy of sharing the extraordinary.

A Passion for the Extraordinary:

At Piggy Pete's Deli, our story is one of unwavering passion, ignited by the simple joy of sharing incredible food. We’ve poured our hearts into mastering time-honoured techniques and infusing them with our own unique creativity. This isn't just a business; it’s a living testament to our dedication to flavour and quality. Every product we create is a piece of our journey—an exciting, challenging, and deeply rewarding adventure we’re thrilled to share with you.

Our Promise of Excellence:

We believe that extraordinary food starts with extraordinary ingredients. From our succulent biltong to our delicate award-winning cured and smoked salmon, every item is a masterpiece of flavour and craftsmanship. We don’t just create products; we craft experiences that are both memorable and delicious.

The Art of the Craft:

Our products are a powerful blend of science and art, where tradition meets innovation. We use a range of meticulous techniques to achieve the perfect taste and texture:

Dry Curing: We use salt and time to transform ingredients, creating a deep, concentrated flavour that speaks to generations of culinary tradition.

Equilibrium Curing (EQ): Our precise, weight-based cure ensures perfect seasoning every time, guaranteeing a balanced and flawless flavour profile.

Cold Smoking: We infuse our food with a profound, smoky character using a low-temperature process, with each wood type—from bold oak to sweet apple—imparting a unique essence.

Hot Smoking: We slow-cook our products over a long period at a low temperature, resulting in incredibly tender, moist, and intensely flavourful creations.

Fermentation: This is where we unlock unparalleled complexity. In our state-of-the-art chamber, we cultivate beneficial cultures, including the white mold Penicillium nalgiovense, which intensifies flavour and ensures our products are safely preserved.

The Curing Chamber: The heart of our operation. Our meticulously controlled environment prevents the exterior from drying too quickly, allowing for an even, perfect cure from the inside out.

Dehydration: We concentrate flavour by gently removing moisture, creating shelf-stable products with an explosive taste in every bite.

Sous Vide: This technique uses a precise temperature-controlled water bath to guarantee a level of tenderness and doneness that is simply unmatched.

Our methods are a reflection of our passion, and our products are the delicious result. We invite you to taste the difference that true dedication makes.