We all seem to be busy during the holiday season, but perhaps not as busy as Cheryl Standage, owner of Piefection.
The gourmet pie bakery, located at the southwest corner of Power and Brown roads, is enjoying another busy holiday season. “We love it,” said Cheryl. “We see more orders come in every year, because people are finding what a great gift pie can be for everyone.”
So, to whom does one gift pie? “There’s a pie for everyone on your list,” Cheryl promised. “We have more than 50 varieties of scratch-made pie from which to choose.”
When asked who customers buy for, the answer is as varied as the pies themselves. “We have people gift pie to their neighbors, teachers, hairdressers, babysitters, housekeepers, you name it,” Cheryl said. “And they all love it because there’s a variety for everyone. Chocolate lovers want Chocolate Silk or Chocolate Cream,” she continued. “There’s cheesecake, fruit pies, and three really popular pumpkin varieties, and for people who don’t like sweets, there are pot pies and quiche.”
According to Cheryl, pie has become very popular for corporate gifting. “Businesses give us a list of clients, employees, patients or prospective clients,” she said, “and they tell us what kind of pies they’d like. Then, we get a pie to everyone on that list. We’ve had great feedback from everyone, and they come back each year.”
The success of corporate gifting is due, in part, to the offer of shipping and delivery. “We have shipped pie all over the U.S. and even to Japan and Chile, and the customers said it arrived in perfect condition,” Cheryl said. Piefection also offers local delivery for a fee.
It’s no surprise orders are flowing in, as Piefection was named Mesa’s Best Bakery for the second year in a row. “It’s an honor,” Cheryl said of the accolade. “Mesa has been so good to us.”
Mesa has been good for Piefection, and Piefection has been good for Mesa. You will agree when your neighbor brings over a sweet Country Apple Pie. And you will put a smile on the faces of your associates when you hand them an Arizona Orange Pie. If the variety seems daunting, they also offer gift cards. Make the holiday merrier for everyone by giving the gift of pie.
Piefection, located at 6731 E. Brown Road, Suite 104, is accepting Christmas orders through Dec. 21. Orders can be placed in the store, online at piefectionaz.com, or by phone at (480) 218-PIES (7437).