the face of the Weert pie

Antje van de Statie – the face of the Weert pie

At De Vlaaimeester, we believe that every pie tells a story. And in Weert, that story begins with a remarkable woman: Antje van de Statie .

Born Maria Hubertina Hendrix in 1877, Antje became a true Weert icon. On the platform of Weert station, she sold her delicious "Weerter vlaaitjes" (pies) to train passengers with a friendly smile. With her cheerful call, "Vlaaitjes, gentlemen, vlaaitjes, gentlemen!", she became the symbol of hospitality and craftsmanship.

Antje started working at the station restaurant in 1897 and took over the business in 1911. For years, she walked the platform with a tray laden with fragrant pies—a sight no one ever forgot. After her death in 1936, her name lived on: in 1989, a statue was erected on Stationsplein , and today , Brasserie-Hotel Antje van de Statie still commemorates her legacy.

Thanks to Antje, the Weerter vlaaitje achieved its famous status: small, artisanal and irresistibly delicious — just as she once made it.

Discover our Weert pies
At De Vlaaimeester, we proudly continue Antje's tradition. We're bringing authentic Limburg pie to The Hague , so everyone there can enjoy the flavor and craftsmanship that Antje once established. Savor the authentic taste of Weert and discover why Antje van de Statie still holds a special place in everyone's heart.