About Tam's Pasties
Family-run artisan bakers • Est. 2021 • Manchester
Our story
Tam's Pasties was born from a simple idea: what if a British pasty could carry the warmth, spice and soul of African cooking? Founders Dougie Tamumo and Leanne Andrews set out to answer that question — and Manchester has been tasting the results since 2021.
From a family kitchen in Greater Manchester, we craft every pasty by hand. No production lines. No cutting corners. Just honest, generous food made with the kind of care you can taste — golden pastry, bold fillings, and that unmistakable handmade finish.
We're proud to be a family-run artisan business, serving our community with fresh pasties, catering packages and event orders. Whether you're grabbing lunch or feeding a crowd, Tam's is food made properly.
Wake Up Your Tastebuds.
What we stand for
The values behind every bake that leaves our kitchen.
Artisan craft
Every pasty is shaped, filled and crimped by hand. We believe food tastes better when a real person made it — not a machine.
Heritage & fusion
African heritage and British tradition aren't opposites — they're the heart of what makes Tam's unique. Bold spice meets golden comfort.
Quality ingredients
We source locally wherever we can and never compromise on what goes inside our pastry. Good ingredients make good pasties — simple as that.
Community first
We're Manchester through and through. Markets, events, workplaces and family tables — that's where Tam's belongs.
“More than just a pasty — Tamuno's Kitchen is the home of Tam's Pasties. A place where African flavour and British comfort come together in every crimped, golden bake.”
— Dougie & Leanne
The craft
Making a Tam's pasty isn't complicated — but it does take skill, patience and pride. Here's what goes into every one:
- Pastry rolled by hand — buttery shortcrust, rolled fresh
- Fillings slow-cooked — flavours developed, never rushed
- Generous portions — we don't do stingy pasties
- Traditional crimping — the hallmark of a proper pasty
- Baked to golden — crisp crust, ready to eat
That's the Tam's standard. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
Want to try Tam's?
Orders, catering enquiries and event bookings — we'd love to hear from you.