Business Details
Artisan Organic Breads & Pastries in Sussex
At Flint Owl Bakery, we are dedicated to crafting exceptional breads, pastries, and cakes using only the finest organic ingredients. Our commitment to traditional baking methods, including a naturally leavened sourdough starter over 45 years old, ensures every product embodies depth of flavour and quality. Each morning, our breads and pastries are baked in small batches without chemical additives, using stoneground organic flours, sea salt, and spring water. Our cafes in Lewes, Brighton, and East Grinstead offer freshly made lunch items alongside speciality coffees, all sourced from our no-dig market garden whenever possible. We supply select local shops and restaurants across Sussex, prioritising freshness by harvesting and delivering produce on the same day.Our teams expertise in slow fermentation and artisan techniques guarantees breads that are both wholesome and uniquely characterful. Sustainability drives our operations, from sourcing ingredients to packaging choices. Customers can enjoy our vegan and gluten-free options, as well as dog-friendly seating areas in our cafes. With decades of collective experience, we combine passion and precision to deliver breads that celebrate tradition while meeting modern tastes. Our dedication to quality has made us a trusted name in Sussex for handcrafted baked goods.
Services
Organic Bread Making
Sourdough Production
Cafe Services
Wholesale Supply
Market Garden Produce
Highlights and features
- We use only organic, high-quality ingredients with no chemical additives.
- Handcrafted using traditional slow fermentation and a 45-year-old sourdough starter.
- Freshly baked daily and delivered to our cafes and local partners in Sussex.
- Vegan and gluten-free options available across all our locations.
- Dog-friendly cafes in Lewes, Brighton, and East Grinstead.
Services
Organic Bread Making
Our organic breads are crafted using stoneground flours, sea salt, and spring water, fermented slowly for enhanced flavour and digestibility. Each loaf is baked in small batches to ensure quality, with no chemical additives. Ideal for those seeking wholesome, traditional breads.
Sourdough Production
We use a 45-year-old sourdough starter cultivated in the French Alps, maintained daily to preserve its unique character. The slow fermentation process (48+ hours) develops complex flavours and a chewy texture. Perfect for discerning sourdough enthusiasts.
Cafe Services
Our cafes in Lewes, Brighton, and East Grinstead serve freshly baked breads, pastries, and a daily changing lunch menu. Customers enjoy speciality coffees, vegan and gluten-free options, and dog-friendly outdoor seating areas in a welcoming environment.
Wholesale Supply
We supply select shops, cafes, and restaurants across Sussex with freshly baked breads, pastries, and market garden produce. Orders are harvested and delivered on the same day to ensure peak freshness and quality for our trade partners.
Market Garden Produce
Our no-dig market garden grows vegetables, herbs, and fruit for use in our cafe kitchens. Produce is harvested daily and delivered fresh, reducing food miles and ensuring seasonal ingredients feature prominently in our lunch menus.
Questions
What makes your breads organic?
Our breads use certified organic flours, sea salt, spring water, and organic seeds or herbs. No chemical additives or improvers are used in any recipe.
Do you offer wholesale options for businesses?
Yes, we supply select shops, cafes, and restaurants across Sussex with freshly baked goods and market garden produce. Contact us for wholesale inquiries.
Are your cafes dog-friendly?
Yes, all our cafes have dog-friendly outdoor seating areas for well-behaved pets.
Do you have vegan and gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer vegan and gluten-free breads, pastries, and lunch items at all our cafe locations.
What is your sourdough starter's origin?
Our naturally leavened sourdough starter originated in the French Alps over 45 years ago and is maintained daily to preserve its unique character.
