The Original Baker celebrates five wins at the Farmshop & Deli Product Awards 2026
The Original Baker secures five Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2026, highlighting its premium savoury pies, quiche and bakery range.
New for 2026: Pork Stroganoff Pie & Cottage Pie with Rustic Mash
New for 2026: Our first mash-topped pies - slow-cooked Pork Stroganoff and Country Cottage — a new multi-texture format built to stand out on the counter and fit busy lunch...
The Hidden Cost of Too Much Scratch Cooking
“Made from scratch” sounds like the gold standard — but profit isn’t decided on a recipe card. Scratch cooking comes with hidden costs that can quietly erode any margin.
Streamline Your Menu for Faster Service, Less Waste and Higher Margins
Learn how streamlining your café or deli menu can boost profits through faster service, lower waste and higher margins without reducing customer choice.
We’ve Launched Our Limited Edition Lamb & Mint Pork Sausage Roll — Available Now
Introducing our new Lamb & Mint Pork Sausage Roll for spring 2026 - a limited-time gourmet twist on a British classic, combining seasoned pork, slow-cooked lamb and fresh mint. Perfect...
Comfort Food vs Trend Food: What Actually Sells in 2026
In 2026, the comfort vs trend debate is everywhere in food-to-go. Operators need menus that feel current, but still bake reliably, hold well, and sell fast.
13 things to know before you open a café (and how to build a food offer that actually works)
Opening a café? Here are 13 operator-first lessons (costs, staffing, systems, suppliers, compliance) plus how to build a simple, profitable hot food offer with premium bakes.