PESTELL'S BACON
DRY CURED
MANUKA SMOKED
GLUTEN FREE
Pestell’s Rai Bacon Company is a family-owned business based in Nelson, run by third-generation butchers Christopher and Stephen Pestell. After 20 years in retail butchery, they established the company in 2001 to offer premium-quality bacon at affordable prices. Their purpose-built factory in Stoke meets growing demand across New Zealand, supplying supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants with traditionally cured, manuka-smoked bacon. By staying true to time-honoured techniques and listening to customer needs, Pestell’s has introduced innovations like preservative-free bacon.
Every product is handcrafted with care - from curing to -packingensuring excellent flavour and value. Today, Pestell’s products are trusted nationwide, with their signature Bee’s Knees hams taking pride of place on many Kiwi Christmas tables. The team is proud to uphold a legacy of craftsmanship and honesty in every pack. With Pestell’s, you’re not just buying bacon—you’re bringing home tradition. With over two decades of excellence, Pestell’s continues to blend tradition with innovation, delivering bacon that Kiwis love and trust. Our commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our streaky bacon is crafted from premium pork belly and naturally smoked for full flavour and crispiness - perfect for breakfast or burgers.
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Enjoy our preservative-free bacon made without artificial additives - just real pork, cured naturally for a clean and authentic taste.
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Traditionally smoked over New Zealand manuka wood, our hams deliver a rich, authentic flavour - ideal for sandwiches and platters.
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With the perfect balance of meat and fat, our middle bacon is ideal for traditional Kiwi breakfasts or adding depth to any meal.
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Dry-cured and full of flavour, our shoulder bacon offers a meatier cut -- perfect for breakfasts or sandwiches.
Read MoreCrispy, smoky, and packed with flavour - perfect for breakfast or bacon lovers anytime.
Honey-cured and manuka-smoked, our boneless ham is a holiday favourite year-round.
Clean and simple - no artificial preservatives, just naturally cured premium pork.
Proudly based in New Zealand, we’ve been producing premium bacon and smallgoods for over 30 years.
Our products are carefully dry-cured and wood-smoked using time-honoured methods.
We source only the finest cuts and ingredients to ensure consistent, mouth-watering flavour.
We’re committed to great service, honest products, and building trust with every customer.
"Excellent fresh meat products. Great variety of gluten free sausages & other meat products. Great service too."
"Great butchery outlet in Tasman. Quality products and reasonably priced. Best cured meat products in the area. Won't buy anywhere else."
"Bacon is awesome. Hams are top notch. So much better than the supermarket butcher."
"Best bacon in the Country I say, please develop more retailers in the North Island."
"A must for all who enjoy the best quality meats . The variety is amazing . Prices very reasonable . Sell family packs for a week ."
