About

Marhaba, Welcome to Alamir Bakery – Makers of Authentic Lebanese food since 1992.

At Alamir we pride ourselves in making Lebanese food the traditional way. Our father started this business in 1992, making small batches of hummus and falafel in a little commercial kitchen in Miramar, Wellington. At this point the “Alamir” name wasn’t born yet – we were still trading as ‘The Delicious Lebanese Snack Co Ltd’, distributing to local Supermarkets, Restaurants and cafes.

Slowly the product range grew and our father (and let’s be honest, our mother!) began thinking about how else can we spread our natural-and-full-of-flavour “super food” to everyone!

In 2001 we opened ‘Alamir Bakery’ and started making traditional Lebanese Pita Bread and all types of Lebanese food; from kebby to pizzas to kebabs, in a small takeaway-style shop. Being so close to our customers, we really started to notice how much Kiwis love Lebanese food and great quality produce. We knew we were onto a winner – we were going to need a bigger space! That’s when we moved into our current premises in the Miramar Metro.

‘The Delicious Lebanese Snack Co Ltd’ has since merged with ‘Alamir Bakery’. We are now one business providing the country with “delicious Lebanese snacks and baking”, and Wellington residents with fresh and authentic Lebanese food.

Our History

1992
“The Delicious Lebanese Snack Co Ltd” established

Making original hummus in two sizes.

1993
Began distribution to supermarkets

Our products start showing up in supermarkets in the Central Wellington area.

1995
Introduced flavoured hummus

Sundried Tomato and Kalamata Olive hummus added to the lineup of products.

1998
Commercial kitchen built solely for hummus-making

Demand for our hummus products officially overtakes the capacity of our kitchen.

1998 – 1999
More hummus flavours added

Four more hummus flavours added; Organic, Hot ‘n’ Spicy, Fresh Garlic and Roasted Red Capsicum. Now also distributing Tahini from Lebanon.

2000
Hummus now sold in almost every Foodstuffs Supermarket in Wellington

We also begin making fresh Falafel Mix and Tabouli for commercial sale.

2001
“Alamir Bakery” opens in Miramar, Wellington

We open our bakery and start baking traditional Lebanese pita bread. Our eatery also inhabits the space, making authentic Lebanese pizzas and kebabs and selling directly to the public.

2002
Pita bread distribution to supermarkets

Our Pita bread is now available in supermarkets across Wellington.

2006
Time to upsize – we move into the new premises

We move down the road to a bigger site – where we are now located, in the Miramar Metro.

2008
Distribution expands further North

We begin distribution to supermarkets and cafes further up the North Island, reaching as far as the Hawkes Bay.

2010
Merging of our brands

The Delicious Lebanese Snack Co Ltd, merges into Alamir to make one company, “Alamir Bakery”.

2010
A big deal

Alamir begins supplying a major franchise across the whole country with pita bread.

2012
Now reaching even further North

Alamir is distributing to supermarkets all the way up to Auckland.

2014
Introduced packaged freshly-cooked falafel bites

Our “heat and eat” falafel bites are a huge hit!

2017
Distributing to most Foodstuffs stores across the country

We are now distributing to most Foodstuff Supermarket chains and stores Nationwide.

2017
Refurbished the Alamir Bakery shop front

Our dining experience is enhanced into a full fledged restaurant with extended dining hours.

2019
Alamir Bakery now found in Progressive Supermarkets

We begin distribution to Countdown stores across the country.