A Rich Tradition Rooted in Cane River History
The journey of Mame’s Cane River Meat Pies began in 1938 with Marie Laurene Rock. Baking her signature pies for local church fairs along the Cane River, she earned the affectionate title of the “Meat Pie Queen.” Decades later, the family remains dedicated to preserving her iconic recipe while expanding their reach across the region.
Overcoming Roadblocks and Scaling Production
The path to commercial success required grit and strategic investments. After an early partnership attempt was derailed by the 2008 recession, the family pivoted to local festivals, earning multiple championship titles at the Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival. In October 2025, the company acquired automated machinery capable of producing 13,000 meat pies daily, shifting operations from labor-intensive prep to large-scale distribution.
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| Key Milestones in Company History |
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| 1938 | Marie Laurene Rock begins making pies on Cane River. |
| 2007 | Chef John Folse features Mame's Meat Pies on TV. |
| 2014 | Wins Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival Champion title. |
| 2025 | Acquires high-capacity scaling machinery (October). |
| 2026 | Expands into 243 regional Walmart locations (July). |
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Pure Quality Without Fillers
Mame’s Meat Pies maintain strict quality standards by avoiding filler ingredients. Each pie features a balanced 50/50 blend of real beef and pork combined with traditional seasonings.
“Do not put fillers in my meat pies… It’s a Louisiana delicacy.”
— Marie Laurene Rock (as remembered by Thomas Rock)
Expanding Access Across the South
Shoppers can now find three-packs of Mame’s Cane River Meat Pies in the frozen section at 243 Walmart stores throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The brand continues to target further expansion into regional chains like Rouses and HEB.