MOR Bakery & Kitchen

Its the first Friday of the month, time for MOR Pizza.

https://goodeats.io/morhq for click and collect or come and order here and bring your own drinks.

DRIVER VACANCY

Location: Chipping Campden HQ

We're looking for 1 or 2 additional drivers (25+, clean license) to deliver our baked goods each day.

Start time 5am to pack bread and load van. Ability to problem solve and attention to detail are key requirements.

May suit retired.

£12.82 per hour.

Email: [email protected] to apply/find out more

ADDING SOME HERITAGE TO OUR BREAD

We’ve been working on improvements to our Country White Sour in the background for a few weeks and we think we’ve cracked it with little heritage upgrade.

Using Miller’s Choice flour, along side Rye and flour, we’ve packed even more flavour in, boosted the fibre and mineral content and supported our local miller.

Miller’s Choice Heritage Stoneground Wholemeal Flour is made from a blend of wholemeal heritage grains that provides a flavoursome flour packed full of minerals, vitamins and fibre. The provenance of Bruern Farms’ grain is key. Their grain is grown, milled and bagged exclusively by them at Bruern Farms near Chipping Norton. Nothing is added to it and all blending is done in the field, not in the mill. Because they mill under 500 tonnes a year, by law they are not required to put additives in their flour.

Heritage grains are grains that were grown before the introduction of food industrialisation. Compared to modern wheat, heritage grains have a lower gluten content and are healthier and easier to digest. They provide a larger array of vitamins and minerals, more protein than regular wheat, and more amino acids.

It’s not just better for us though, it’s better for the planet too.

Improving soil health and increasing biodiversity are central components to the farming systems of both Wildfarmed and Bruern Farm. Working with nature to bring life back into their fields, their flour is better for you, better for the planet, and is full of flavour.

LOYALTY CARDS

Introducing our new Baker’s Dozen loyalty cards for bread or coffees. Collect 12 stamps and your 13th sourdough loaf or cup of coffee is on us.

It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our community. So come in, enjoy your favorites, and let’s make every visit a rewarding one!

The crust of true loaf never did run smooth.

That’s according to the birthday boy, Big Will Shakespeare. Plenty of treats and loaves haunted by the playwright at the Stratford Bakery today

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and flour

RECRUITING BAKERS

We’re on the look out for bakers to join the team in Chipping Campden - 4 days a week, up to £15 an hour depending on experience and shift patterns. Experience with sourdough preferred but training can be provided

Email CV and cover letter to [email protected]

BRB

We’re closing MOR Chipping Norton for a week or two to complete a refurbishment and a few tweaks here or there.

Stay tuned for the reopening date, in the meantime time you can find our bread and pastries at and and pastries at

Stratford and HQ remain open as usual

See you soon!

FLOUR POWER

We use regeneratively farmed flour from both and .

Improving soil health and increasing biodiversity are central components of each of their farming systems. Working with nature to bring life back into their fields, their flour is better for you, better for the planet, and is full of flavour.

Wildfarmed is:

✔️Carbon Negative
✔️Free From ‘Cides
✔️ No River Pollution
✔️ Increased Antioxidants
✔️ Increases Biodiversity
✔️ Prioritises Farmer Welfare

MANAGE OUR CAFE

Hey people of Chippy (and surrounding areas). We’re looking for a new management team for our bakery cafe on West Street.

A love of hospitality and great customer service is key, the ability to pour a great coffee is advantageous but training can be provided.

We’re determined to get things right in ‘24 and looking for a strong leadership team to drive us forward

Drop an email with your CV to [email protected]

EPIPHANY

King's Cake, A traditional French pastry associated with the celebration of Epiphany, which commemorates the visit of the Magi (the Three Wise Men) to the infant Jesus. The name translates to "king cake" in English.

Included is a crown and fève

When the cake is sliced and served, the person who discovers the fève is crowned the "king" or "queen" for the day and gets to wear their crown.

Pre order yours for 6th / 7th January. A crown, link in bio

CHRISTMAS ‘23

Wow, wow, wow. What a week.

It’s hard to believe that was our 4th Christmas Bake and what a bake it was.

Thank you to all that ordered their Christmas bread and sweet treats from us.

Over the last three days, our little team across Stratford and HQ have baked over 1500 loaves of bread and 2000 pastries (We lost count how many mince pies) An incredible feat - especially when star had a little run in with a tree and left us a baker down (Christmas wishes to him, he’s a very lucky boy truth be told!)

Big shout outs to the FOH superstars, for leading the charge solo at Stratford, Lori for her Christmas treats & rolling far too many croissants, D for rocking the shaping table and and new kid on the block for putting the extra yards in in front of the ovens all night, every night.

A rather large nod to my partner in crime, Danni, for looking after two tots whilst 7 months pregnant single handedly.

Having barely left the bakery for a week, I’m off to see if she remembers who I am!

Much love and Merry Christmas

Team MOR

FESTIVE OPENING TIMES

Well that’s snuck up on us quickly. The big day is almost here.

We’re open as usual and churning out as many festive treats as we can until 23rd. Christmas Eve we’re open for pre order collections only - and there is a lot!

What’s looking like a record bake will be followed by a scattering of R&R for the team before going again in the new year.

Wherever and whatever you are doing this Christmas, we wish you the best of times and thank you all for your continued support.

Much love

Team MOR

MOR Christmas

Santa is turning on the lights at tomorrow (Saturday) night , we’ll be open late serving the first of our mince pies, new Christmas Sandwiches and hot drinks to get you through the winter chill.

As tradition, our bakeries will only be open Christmas Eve morning for collections of preorders only. Pre orders are now available to order via the website.

Ho Ho Ho.

RECRUITING

We’re in need of new team members a be supervisors to join us at our Chipping Norton cafe. Full or Part time of any experience.

Love of pastries and great customer service essential.

£10-12 an hour depending on experience and responsibilities



Email [email protected]

MOR STRATFORD

Recruiting: Kitchen Team member / Cook

The Role:

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Kitchen Team Member/Cook to join our thriving bakery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary enthusiast who takes as much pride in making seasonal specials as our focaccia and bacon sandwiches.

Responsibilities:

+ Prepare high-quality sandwiches according to MOR Bakery's standards.
+ Manage all aspects of the cooking process for our menu items, including the preparation of fresh focaccia and bacon sandwiches.
+ Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
+ Assist with bakery duties such as bread and pastry preparation as needed.
+ Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.
+ Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Qualifications:

+ Previous experience in a bakery, café or restaurant environment is highly desirable but training can be provided.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and remain calm under pressure.
+ Ability to multitask.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
+ Passion for baking and good food, with a keen interest in maintaining high quality and service standards.
+ Able to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays. Day shifts only.
+ Food handling certification is a plus.

Part time of Full Time.

CHIPPING NORTON LUNCH

Chippy, it’s been on the to do list for a while, we’re upping our lunch game for you at the cafe.

We’ve centralised our production kitchen meaning you’ll be getting all our toasties and focaccia sandwiches every day.

Vegetarian and Meat options available.

Come in and check them out 👌

BACK TRACKING

So, slightly embarrassingly, it turns out that technically we’re not actually allowed to close two days a week after all.

This naive baker signed up to a lease which stipulates 7 day trading. Our landlord has wielded their Bell of power in Court and instructed us to reopen!

Really it’s good news, if a little hard to manage right now. So as of 5th June; Stratford will reopen 7 days a week followed by Chipping Norton on the 12th.

Thank you to all those that sent messages of support and understanding following our original post, it was hugely appreciated in an apprehensive moment.

Sadly that day off will have to wait a little longer,

Much love

Team MOR

We’re busy. Too busy for our hard working little outfit. We’re recruiting experienced and trainee bakers to help us push on in our new industrial sized bakery HQ in picturesque Chipping Campden. Hard work and good fun. Passion for dough and sustainable, local ingredients. Well paid. 8 hours 5 days a week or 10 hours 4 times a week. #sourdough #bakery #jobs #pastry #vacancies #viennoiseries #mixer #cotswolds

Opening hours

From next week we will be closing the cafes Monday and Tuesdays. Stratford will be opening slightly later, like Chippy, at 8am.

BUT WHY?

It’s a huge decision for a small business, losing two days takings is terrifying. Right now we're running at max. We're a small team and were not making all the exciting things we want to be able to.

An extra couple of days will see more variety better quality and afford us some rest. Our wholesale operation will continue to be 7 days a week.

On a personal level, I haven’t had a day off since Christmas Day and regularly work 90-100 hour weeks, it’s unsustainable, affecting the business development, and more importantly, I don’t want to end up hating pastries.

If recruitment improves we may return to be a 7 day operation but, for now, Sunday will be your last opportunity to get bread from us until Wednesday … unless you visit one of our trade customers!

Much Love

Team MOR

BAKE WITH US

We’re expanding our bakery team in Chipping Campden. Pastry and/or bread experience required

Email [email protected]

Al PASTOR

The Pit Kitchen crew are heading back to MOR HQ for the next instalment of their a Winter Street Good Sessions.

Food will be served feast style on our long communal tables and they will be firing up the grills to give you that trademark wood fired flavour. As per usual they won't be holding back, expect big (and sometimes spicy!) unapologetic flavours and plenty of food.

Tickets are selling like fresh tacos, Grab yourself a one of the remaining seats by heading over to

WHOLESALE

We’ve doubled our fleet to .. 2! That means we now have availability in the North Cotswolds and Oxfordshire as well as Warwickshire and up to Coventry.

If you’d like to stock or use any of our sourdough, pastries or cakes email [email protected]

JOIN US

2023 is in full gear and MOR is expanding. We’re looking for new team members to join us and help push us further.

To express an interest, please send your CVs to [email protected] with a cover note explaining where you’d fit in.

Christmas Opening Hours

Stratford

23rd 7:30 - 16:00
24th 9:00 - 12:00 pre order collections only
25/26th closed
27th - 31st 8:00 - 16:00

1st 10:00- 15:00
2nd Open as usual

Chipping Norton

23rd 8:00 - 16:00
24th 9:00 - 12:00 pre order collections only
25TH closed
Boxing Day: 9:30-2:30
27th - 31st 8:00 - 16:00

1st 10:00- 15:00
2nd Open as usual

MOR HQ

23rd 9:00-14:00
24th 9:00-12:00

30th, 31st, 1st 9:00 - 2:00

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Well, that’s gone by quickly.

MOR Chipping Norton is 1 year old. Thank you for all your support over the last year. Despite being hidden by the neighbour’s scaffolding for half the year you’ve managed to find our hidden little bakery cafe and welcomed us with open arms. We will always be full of gratitude.

To say thank you, we’ll be handing out Birthday Cruffins to the first of you merry folk who brave the arctic tomorrow (whilst stock last!).

We’re constantly evolving at MOR Chippy and will strive to give you the best coffee, bakes and an expanding range in our second year.

Thanks to all who got us this far including .are.barebones , Ella and Vicky for setting up (who have moved in to pastures new) and the current team.

Here’s to the weekend 🥂

Thanks again,

Dave, Danni and the whole of Team MOR

CHRISTMAS EVE PREORDERS

All MOR sites will be open for collection only on Christmas Eve and then be closed until 28th December.

You can now preorder all of your festive goods and sourdough loaves ready for the big day via our website. (Link in bio)

WHOLESALE

We have a space opened up on the van for a regular trade order; be it our sourdough loaves, pastries or cakes get in touch to start a partnership!

MEET MADDIE

Maddie is our newest member of staff at MOR. She has plenty of experience and will be leading the team at into some exciting new additions to the menu and the return of some others.

Watch this space 👀