Thoughtful Bakery

CHRISTMAS
And a year on from our bakery sadly having to close 🥲
All of the team are well all having secured awesome jobs.

I have been working at who have given me the opportunity to brush with some of the very best bakers up and down the country in my sales and bakery support role for which I am really grateful.

Also very inspired to see lots of new bakeries starting up so thought I'd compile some tips for bakeries heading into the festive season.

Products: create a point of difference as often you cannot compete with the large convenience brands on price. So think out of the box, and seek pedigree through your local suppliers such as the we fed our Christmas Puddings with.

Pricing: this time of year sees all us bakers stretched for time. Taking up huge amounts of time to produce festive treats takes you away from your mainstay production. Don't burn yourself out and then undercut yourself. Be confident in the quality of products you are making and the love and care that goes into it and price your products accordingly.

Pre-orders: do it via a form on your website or a paper form in the bakery. No baker wants to be left with unsold goods when you close the doors on Christmas Eve, nor do you want to be oversold. So get those pre-order forms done and help manage your production.

Gimmicks: gimmicks sell and generally fetch a premium. Photographed are our Belgian Hot Chocolate Baubles which we could not make enough of. A plastic bauble filled with our signature hot chocolate mix. Perfect hamper item. Don't be scared to step out and do something a little different to get yourselves noticed.

Shelf life: for those that dabble in production of preserves, go big with these as they have a 12month shelf life. Perfect foodie stocking fillers, and a great way to fill any latent time in production having something on the simmer.

Gift vouchers: simple to do, and puts cash in the bank for dreaded January. Consider bakery workshops, events, talks, tastings or bread/pastry subscriptions.

I'd love to help with any bakeries so please don't hesitate to reach out.

Merry Christmas all. We miss you.x

It is with huge regret and sadness that we have to announce that as of Friday we have had to close for good.

The world is a very different place and despite our best efforts to pivot and adapt faced with the rising costs and uncertainty we have gotten ourselves in to an untenable financial position.

Very hard to put into words my feelings right now. To have achieved all we have achieved over the last 13 years, thanks to the loyalty and support of our customers and the hard work and dedication of the incredible team is something that will never fade.

Thank you all.

Duncan and the team.x

Blackberry curd Danish are all ready for you this lovely Saturday morning 🌺
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Tiramisu ☕️
Vegan Salted Caramel Popcorn 🍿
Classic custard
Vegan Berry Jam 🍓
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Free this Saturday?

Fancy joining us to unearth the magic of sourdough bread baking?

We have a couple of spots remaining.

Head over to our website to bag yourself a place.

B A N O F F E E C R U F F I N 🍌

Banana & gold chocolate cremeux - vanilla cream bulb - brûléed banana - crumble - chocolate flakes

Available for the next few weeks ✨

Friday evening at Thoughtful

We are open late again this Friday for you to enjoy some of our cocktails and small bites!

Plus drinks from our local suppliers…
🍺Beers -
🍏 Ciders -
🍷 Wines -

It’s a great way to start your Friday night! Don’t miss out
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B U N S S S

Raspberry & rose cheesecake brioche buns with a sprinkling of pistachio 🌹
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Plum & Cardamom Danish 🌸

Laminated pastry using butter, dipped in gold chocolate then filled with cardamom creme pat, plum compote & fresh plum.

We’re winding down from summer & it’s only around for a couple of weeks so make sure you don’t miss out!
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Bringing a little French loving back...
Saturday special. Sourdough baguettes. Texture to die for.

If you're quick, you might be able to nab yourself one.

Our doughnuts are giving sunshine vibes this weekend ☀️

We have…
Passion fruit martini 🍸
Vegan apricot & thyme 🍑
Classic custard 🍩
Vegan berry jam 🍓
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B L A C K C U R R A N T & L A V E N D E R

Danish pastry - creme patissiere - blackcurrant compote - lavender meringue

Lavender meringue made with bartered lavender from our lovely customers, it’s that time of year & we’re always open to your gluts of goodies 🌱🍎🍏
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Peach, mascarpone and amaretti cruffins 🍑

In the bakery this week & next 🫶🏻
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Thoughtful Evenings 💭

Why not come along to the bakery this Friday evening. We’ll be serving light bites, including this tasty looking sharing platter, a selection of cocktails made with homemade syrups and locally sourced garnishes.
Plus we have a selection of drinks from our local suppliers…
🍏 Ciders -
🍺 Beers -
🍷 Wines -

It’s the perfect way to start your Friday evening! Be sure to call us or pop into the bakery to reserve a table.

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We’re keeping it light this week as if you hadn’t noticed, it’s pretty warm out there ☀️☀️☀️

Elderflower glazed 🌿
Berry jam 🍓

All vegan, all made in house down to the elderflower cordial.
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🍭 S W E E T I E S S S 🍭

Iced Gems with marshmallow fluff 💭
Vegan strawberry glazed popping candy 🍓
Classic custard 🍩
Vegan berry jam 🫐
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C H E R R Y B A K E W E L L B L O N D I E 🍒

We’ve got a new blondie for you all to try, any takers?
We suspect it might divide some people but hopefully this classic tea time treat wrapped up in a fudgy blondie will do the trick 🫖
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Vanilla & Raspberry Slice

Torched vanilla bavarois - raspberry creme patissiere - shortbread - fresh raspberry

The new kid on the block in our patisserie fridge ✨
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You know the drill… 👀

Vegan Peach Iced Tea 🍑
Blackcurrant, ricotta & lemon balm 🌿
Vegan berry jam 🍓
Classic custard 🍩
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It’s the season for it 🍰🫖🥂

We’ll be kicking off our afternoon teas from Friday 29th July!
Perfect to enjoy in our cafe, on our tables outside in the sunshine or you can order them to takeaway for a lovely summers day picnic 🧺

Available to pre-order for Friday & Saturday, pop to our website for further details!
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Summer Berry Pavlova🍓🫐🌸

meringue nest - chantilly cream - raspberry compote - fresh berries

Simple & summery ☀️
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We’re keeping it light & summery with our doughnuts so this week we have…

Vegan cherry glazed 🍒
Classic custard 🍩
Vegan berry jam 🍓
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Peach, honey & pistachio Danish 🍯🍑
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Evenings at the Bakery!

After a super successful trial and lots of interest in future evenings, we are opening up for two more evenings with cocktails and light bites using fresh, local and house made produce. 🍸 🥖

Dates are as follows:
Friday 22nd from 5pm.
Friday 29th from 5pm.

We are accepting bookings for these evenings so please ensure you call up or pop in!
We had a full house last time out so don't miss out.
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Passion fruit glazed 🍩🍩🍩
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Strawberry & Elderflower🍓🌸

Laminated pastry - creme pat flavoured with house made elderflower cordial - fresh British strawberries - pansies & oxalis
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B E A U T I F U L B E R R I E S🍒🫐

This weeks doughnuts have been chosen by birthday girl and our fabulous manager , feel free to wish her a happy birthday if you see her here this weekend 🎉

Frankie’s faves are…
Milk chocolate & cherry 🍒
Vegan blueberry glazed 🫐

As well as the usuals, vanilla custard and vegan berry jam 🍩
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Strawberries and cream, anyone? 🌸

Macarons filled with strawberry jam, clotted cream and white chocolate ganache 🍓

All made with natural colourings 🌱
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D O U G H N U T D A A A Y

Pina Colada 🍍
Vegan Raspberry Sherbet 🍭
Classic Custard 🍩
Vegan Berry Jam 🍓
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