“Our passion is to share the Kern's heritage desserts from our kitchen to yours, one pie at a time”
- Alan Rupp
Grandson of Walter & Leaudra Kern, Original Founders
Handcrafted for over 70 years, Kern’s Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie is a true – and truly delicious – Kentucky tradition.
Leaudra and Walter Kern, along with their son, George created the very first Derby-Pie® dessert in 1954 at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky, and to this day Kern’s Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to that legendary secret recipe.
Premium chocolate and choice walnuts are folded into a decadent filling, then baked in a delicate crust.Many hours were spent trying to find the unique blend of flavors that make up this classic southern dessert. The result? Well, the proof is in the pie. Perfectly sweet, pleasingly rich, with a light yet sumptuous texture found only in the best of homemade pies.
Once developed, a name had to be given. Because each family member had a favorite, the name “Derby Pie” was actually pulled from a hat. With a pie so unique, the name was registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office as well as the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
"PURE PERFECTION! No Kentucky Derby party can be complete without serving the FAMOUS & SOOOOO DELICIOUS Derby pies! However, they are loved by so many that we order these pies for all our events! They are unique from other pies - that is what makes them so very desired! The staff at this company believes in customer care and goes to all lengths to ensure a quality product and service. Perfection in everything they do!"
- Tricia McMahon
"Kern’s Kitchen is a top-notch family owned business with some of the best pies on the market. After moving away from Kentucky, I was thrilled to still be able order pies in New Jersey with their expanded online distribution range. We bring a KY Derby Pie to every family occasion and they are always a big hit! Great pies, and even better customer service! Keep up the great work!"
- Rob Gates
"We love using Kern’s Kitchen for client gifts! It’s such a great way to share some local flavor with our clients nationwide. The Kern’s Kitchen team is so easy to work with and helps us personalize the shipments while also getting them shipped out so quickly. On top of that- our clients LOVE Derby-Pie and are always excited to see the shipment arrive! It’s the only holiday gift that we’ve ever given and received requests to ship again. Thanks Kern’s Kitchen crew for this quick and easy way to put a smile on their faces!"
- Lauren G. Vice President | Capture Higher Ed
The following locations proudly serve our pies.
- Judy from California
