From humble beginning as a small pizza base manufacturer, Prima Bakeries has grown into a beloved Cornish treasure. Discover how they delight locals and visitors alike with their delicious creations.
Read on to dive into the story behind one of Cornwall’s most iconic bakeries…
Crafting Classics
Since 1978, Prima has been at the very heart of Cornish baking.
Started by the Buist family as a pizza base manufacturer, it quickly became the renowned bakery it is today. Now, Ross Buist, the third generation, ensures every product is packed with the quality that Prima’s famous for.
From a small family operation to the fourth-largest producer of pasties in the world, Prima’s journey is all about passion for their craft.
Their skilled bakers whip up a variety of goodies daily, from traditional Cornish Pasties to beloved local treats. Including, Saffron Cake and Hevva Buns, using recipes passed down through generations.
Award Winning Cornish Pasties
Prima’s consistently shone at the World Pasty Championships, landing in the Top 3 multiple times, and grabbing Gold in 2015.
Their excellence was also recognized when they were named SME Business of the Year in 2021. Plus, as runner-up for Large Manufacturer of the Year in 2024.
Local Community
Nestled in the heart of Redruth, Prima now serves their local community through their busy on-site shop and extensive wholesale services across Cornwall.
Their partnership with The Cornish Hamper Store allows their delicious products to reach customers throughout the UK. Perfect for bringing a taste of Cornwall to your corner of the country.
Protecting the Pasty
As proud board members of the Cornish Pasty Association (CPA), Prima helps preserve the true Cornish pasty.
They participate in Cornish Pasty Week every February, celebrating this iconic dish and raising funds for local schools’ cooking activities. Prima staff even teach kids how to make traditional pasties!
Fun Facts
In 2023 alone, Prima whipped up over 250 different product lines, including 1.5 million pasties, 553,000 scones, 220,000 Saffron Buns, and 100,000 Hevva Buns!
With 90 dedicated staff working 120,000 hours and using 250 tons of flour, they served over 90,000 happy customers in their on-site bakery shop.
Fancy a taste of Prima Bakeries at home? Check out their full Pasties by Post range here.