Business Details
37 Years
experience
Authentic Portuguese Bakery in Mill Park
Belem Bakery has been dedicated to crafting authentic Portuguese pastries since 1989, when it was first established as Moreland Bakery. Our commitment to quality begins with sourcing the finest ingredients and adhering to traditional northern Portuguese recipes that have been perfected over generations. As a family-run business now in its third generation, we maintain rigorous standards for both our ingredients and baking techniques, ensuring every product remains preservative-free and true to its heritage. Our daily fresh-baked goods are delivered directly to customers across Melbourne, reflecting our unwavering focus on freshness and service excellence.With decades of experience in the wholesale bakery industry, we have become Melbourne's premier provider of Portuguese custard tarts, cakes, and savouries, earning recognition in respected publications like Epicure magazine. Our state-of-the-art facility in Mill Park represents significant investment in equipment and infrastructure to maintain our high-quality output. The leadership of Andrea and Alex Lopes continues to drive our passion for authentic Portuguese baking traditions while meeting modern customer expectations.
Services
Custard Tarts
Cakes
Quiches
Savouries
Sweet Cakes
Other Savouries
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in the wholesale bakery business.
- Our family-owned business continues traditional Portuguese baking methods.
- We use only the finest ingredients with no preservatives or additives.
- Third-generation bakery with continuous improvement in facilities and equipment.
- Recognised in Epicure magazine for outstanding authentic Portuguese custard tarts.
What people say
Outstanding custard tarts
Authentic Portuguese recipes
Fresh daily delivery
Third-generation family business
Premium ingredients
Services
Custard Tarts
Our signature Portuguese custard tarts use traditional recipes with crumbly puff pastry and gooey custard filling. Made daily with premium ingredients, these tarts maintain authentic northern Portuguese flavours while meeting modern food safety standards. Customers receive freshly baked products delivered directly to their door.
Sweet Cakes
Traditional Portuguese sweet cakes include almond tarts, coconut tarts, and festive Christmas cakes made using family recipes. Each cake combines authentic baking techniques with high-quality ingredients to ensure consistent taste and texture. Available in various sizes to suit different occasions.
Quiches
We produce both mini and large quiches with fillings like ham, salmon, spinach & ricotta, and Mediterranean vegetables. Vegetarian options are clearly marked, and all quiches use fresh ingredients prepared daily. Perfect for events or individual meals.
Other Savouries
Additional savoury items include spinach & ricotta parcels and tuna patties made with traditional Portuguese methods. These bite-sized options work well for events or quick meals. All savouries are made fresh daily without preservatives.
Wholesale Supply
We supply fresh-baked Portuguese pastries daily to Melbourne metro businesses, with special arrangements for out-of-area customers. Orders over $100 require prepayment by credit card. Our delivery schedule operates six days weekly, excluding Thursdays and public holidays.
People
Alexandre Lopes
Founder
Co-founded Moreland Bakery in 1989, establishing the business's foundation in traditional Portuguese baking techniques and quality standards.
Linda Lopes
Co-founder
Helped establish Moreland Bakery and The Magical Munch Bar, contributing to the business's transition to a dedicated Portuguese wholesale bakery.
Andrea Lopes
Co-Leader
Current co-leader continuing third-generation family involvement, managing daily operations and maintaining traditional baking standards.
Alex Lopes
Co-Leader
Co-leader with sister Andrea, overseeing production and quality control while maintaining the family's commitment to authentic Portuguese baking.
Questions
What traditional Portuguese products do you offer?
We specialise in custard tarts (pasteis de nata), sweet cakes like almond tarts, quiches, and savouries including spinach & ricotta parcels.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash or credit card payments, with orders over $100 requiring prepayment by credit card.
Do you deliver outside Melbourne metro?
We primarily deliver to Melbourne metro areas but can discuss arrangements for out-of-area orders by phone.
Are your products preservative-free?
Yes, all our products use traditional recipes with no preservatives or additives, made fresh daily.
What is your delivery schedule?
We deliver six days weekly, excluding Thursdays, Sundays, and public holidays, with daily fresh-baked goods.
