Holly Bacon is a family butchery and smallgoods maker at 310 Warren Street North in Hastings, Hawke's Bay. The brand has been crafting bacon in Hawke's Bay since 1914, and it describes itself as a fifth-generation, locally owned family brand. It makes dry-cured bacon, smallgoods, sausages, ham and specialty meats, and sells beef and lamb as well.
The shop at Warren Street North also sells made-to-order food, Bay Espresso coffee and cabinet treats. It is open from 7.30am to 2pm. Online orders have free overnight shipping on orders of $150 and over, with nationwide delivery. Holly also supplies wholesale meat and bulk orders to cafés, retailers, caterers and foodservice across New Zealand. The business says it still focuses on small batches and trusted local ingredients. Hands-on sausage-making classes are offered, where guests mix, season and twist their own sausages. Our pick in Hastings for bacon and sausages made in Hawke's Bay.