STARTUP SNAPSHOT: Perfect Pie Company
(All photos by Battman Studios, courtesy of Perfect Pie)
Company Name: Perfect Pie Company (New York, NY)
Founder/Chef/Owner: Bill Yosses, Former Executive Pastry Chef of the White House. During my seven-year stay, I served under both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Business Start Date: September 2015
Briefly Describe Your Business: We make artisanal sweet and savory pies using fresh, natural ingredients.
What Compelled You to Pursue this Business: We are passionate about making quality American pies using extraordinary regional ingredients that highlight the best of small farming agriculture. We craft our products with love and pride. We strive to bring the experience of luxury directly into our customers’ homes.
Two Goals for Your First Two Years in Business: To reach a wider spectrum of customers who appreciate quality food while also highlighting the benefit of using real, natural ingredients.
What’s Your “Secret Sauce” (What Makes Your Business Stand Out and Primed for Success): Our commitment to craft is what makes our business stand out as evidenced by the term President Obama used to describe me, “The Crust Master.” We start with high-quality ingredients and use experience and technique to bring out their delicious flavors. We have made the conscious decision to produce the highest quality product while ensuring that we are providing our customers with exceptional, real, and wholesome food.[]