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Behind The Pies

The King of Pies

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Meet Toby Simmons,
The Pie King

Toby Simmons has led his life like he creates his pies, everything is from scratch. Throughout his childhood, Toby could be found in his mother's kitchen, emulating the love and care he saw his mother and grandmother put into their cooking through his own favorite activity, baking. Toby quickly became the family baker for all gatherings and events and at the age of 14 began selling his baked goods at Brown's Fruit Stand in North Charleston South Carolina.

His Pie Journey

The story began with a single apple pie. Toby’s first sale was met with glowing reviews and heartfelt encouragement from fruit stand customers — and in that moment, he knew baking pies would be his life’s work.

With a passion for creating the very best old-world style pies, Toby devoted himself to perfecting his craft. Twenty-five years of careful, deliberate trial and error, paired with a relentless commitment to excellence, have set The Pie King apart from every other pie producer.

At just 19 years old, Toby created his signature handmade crust — a recipe that has since marveled taste buds around the world. Every pie that leaves The Pie King’s oven carries the unmistakable taste of commitment, intention, and love.

From flaky, buttery crusts to perfectly spiced, juicy fillings, our pies aren’t just desserts — they’re memories in the making. We believe you’ll taste the difference in every bite.

Today, Toby continues to bake with the same dedication, gearing up for the grand opening of our newest location in Charleston, SC. Whether you’re here for a slice or taking home a whole pie, we promise you’ll always be treated like royalty.

Mother's Taste

Throughout his childhood in Charleston, SC Toby could be found in his mother's kitchen, emulating the love and care he saw his mother and grandmother put into their cooking through his own favorite activity, baking.

Nature’s Best, Baked to Royal Perfection

We assure you that you will taste the difference that commitment, intention, and love add to every pie that goes from The Pie Kings oven to your dinner table.