Popping up soon: Summer Market Series
Something exciting is coming to Thames Ditton Bakery this summer! On Saturday mornings, the usually empty space outside the bakery will be transformed into a mini market, where we will welcome six fantastic independent businesses. Find out more about what to expect!
My favourite places to eat in Surrey
I’ve eaten in my fair share of “fancy” restaurants, but I’m not really a fine dining kind of guy. Relaxed and informal is much more my style. So, on my rare days off, I tend to seek out restaurants that might not be the most obvious choices, but where I know the food won’t disappoint. Check out my latest post for my favourite places to eat in Surrey.
New year, new opportunities!
Ready for a new challenge in 2026? Thames Ditton Bakery is recruiting for both full-time and part-time roles in our kitchen and front of house teams. Read more about our current opportunities and how to apply.
Christmas 2025: Orders and opening hours
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun! To ensure you’re well stocked with your favourite bread and pastries for the festive season, be sure to check out our latest blog. It provides essential information on everything from when we’re open (and closed) to how to place a Christmas order. Plus, we share some quick and easy recipe ideas so you can enjoy the holidays without slaving over a hot stove.
Essential bread guide
At Thames Ditton Bakery, you could enjoy a different loaf of bread every day for over two weeks if you wanted to! We offer at least 16 different types of bread, but not all at the same time. Read on to discover which loaf is available when, from our daily staples to our specials.
Sourdough explained
Customers often ask us why we make our bread with sourdough – or, as we prefer to call it, levain. What is it, what does it taste like and what does it bring to the bread? Check out my latest blog post for the answers to these questions and more.
Turn your bread into a moreish dinner (lunch or brunch)!
Not sure what to make for dinner? Our summer slice is the perfect solution! It uses up leftover bread, reducing waste, and is both versatile and delicious. Just add salad and a chilled glass of vino. Read our latest blog for the inspiration behind the dish and the recipe.
Four years of Thames Ditton Bakery
Happy birthday to us! It’s four years to the day that I opened the doors to Thames Ditton Bakery and started my new life as a baker. It hasn’t always been plain sailing – like the time we all got Covid and had to close – but it has never been boring!
So, what have been the highlights so far? Read my latest blog post to find out.
Bread gets a second rise
We’re on a mission to reduce waste. In light of rising costs, it is more economical and sustainable to make the most of what we have. It’s even more rewarding when our waste-reduction efforts lead to delicious new products, such as our boomerang sourdough.
Waste not: Sourdough stuffing
Don’t throw away your old, leftover bread. Avoid waste by following this simple recipe to turn it into delicious sourdough stuffing instead.