Our final chapter
We travelled across the country with our little green foodtruck, served thousands of empanadas, met incredible people and learned what it really means to build something from scratch.
Empapino became our first real business. And the beginning of our entrepreneurial journey. Looking back, Empapino was never just about empanadas.
It taught us how to build a brand, create experiences, solve problems, work hard and keep going when things didn't go as planned. Most importantly, it helped us discover where our hearts truly are.
What's next?
Somewhere along the way, we realised something.
As much as we'll always love great empanadas, what excites us most is creating stories, building brands and making content that people genuinely enjoy watching.
That's why we've decided to close this chapter and fully focus on our new adventure: The Social Show.
If you'd like to keep following our journey, we'd love to welcome you there.
One last bite
Before we say goodbye, we're making one final batch of Empapino Boxes. One last chance to enjoy the empanadas that started it all.
Thank you for every order, every event, every recommendation and every person who believed in us.
This website will be closing after our final box sale. But if you'd like to stay in touch, you can still find us on Instagram and TikTok, where our love for South American food is far from over.
It all started with our love for Chile
Over 30 years ago, my mother embarked on an extraordinary adventure and moved to Chile. In Santiago, she founded the first centers for people with disabilities. These centers continue to help people with disabilities to this day. During her time in Chile, she made lifelong friendships, met my father, and became immersed in the warmth of Chilean hospitality and culture. Eventually in 1996 I was born and after two years we returned to Belgium. Since then, contact with friends & family in Chile has always remained and holiday in Chile feels like coming home every time.
- Maarten Pino