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.
Join the Thames Ditton Bakery team!
Are you our next front of house superstar? We’re looking for experienced and enthusiastic staff to join our team on a part-time basis. If you’re tidy, organised and can multitask, we’d love to hear from you.
Keep bread fresh for longer
Fresh bread is hard to beat, but it doesn’t stay fresh for long unless it’s stored in the right way. In my latest blog post, I share my top tips for keeping your bread fresh for longer. I answer common questions such as, "Should I store my bread in the fridge?", "Can I freeze a loaf?" and “Can I revive dried-out bread?”.
It’s all about the taste!
Despite healthy sales, trading conditions remain challenging for small businesses like ours. Listen to my interview with Channel 5 News for more insights, and read about the steps we’re taking to manage costs while maintaining our commitment to quality.
Introducing the 48-hour sourdough
People often look baffled when I tell them the bread we sell on a Monday is a 48-hour sourdough. What does that even mean? Read how a decision to close on Sundays has resulted in one of our most popular loaves.
Now taking Christmas orders!
Our Christmas order book is open! You have until 16 December to reserve fresh bread, morning pastries and sweet stuff for the festive period.
New bakes and old favourites
Taste our new Christmas bakes at the Thames Ditton Christmas Fair on Sunday 1 December! We’ll also have some old favourites, including our popular mince pies.
Open between Christmas and New Year!
For the first time ever, Thames Ditton Bakery will be opening between Christmas and New Year. Read on to find out when you’ll be able to buy your fresh bread and morning pastries….