Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Artisan Bakery in Ingatestone
Established in 1991 by Giselle Hyland, Ravens Bakery has been crafting artisan bread and confectionery with unwavering dedication for over 25 years. Our legacy, rooted in the 17th-century Ravens Bakery building in Ingatestone, reflects generations of baking tradition, revitalised in 2017 under the leadership of Jessica and Jon. We pride ourselves on sustainable practices, sourcing ingredients from trusted local suppliers while minimising waste through innovative recycling initiatives. Our team of skilled bakers works overnight to ensure daily freshness, creating a diverse range of bread, celebration cakes, and morning goods tailored to modern dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.Recognised with the 2024 National Bakery Awards Essex County Winner, we combine heritage with innovation, offering a family-friendly garden and coffee shop experience that connects our community through shared passion for quality baked goods. With early morning delivery services across Essex and a commitment to customer-centric service, we uphold our founding principles of craftsmanship, sustainability, and community engagement.
Services
Celebration Cakes
Artisan Bread
Coffee Shop
Wholesale Bread Supply
Gluten-Free Options
Vegan Bakes
Custom Cake Orders
Morning Goods
Cake Pops
Cupcakes
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in artisan baking.
- Our team won the 2024 National Bakery Awards for Essex.
- We offer gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options.
- We support local suppliers and sustainable practices.
- We provide early morning wholesale deliveries across Essex.
Associations and certifications
- National Bakery Awards
What people say
Delicious cakes
Friendly staff
Fresh bread
Welcoming atmosphere
Beautifully cooked breakfast
Services
Celebration Cakes
Our award-winning celebration cakes combine artistic design with premium ingredients. From birthdays to weddings, our skilled confectioners create bespoke cakes in various styles, including drip cakes, buttericed macarons, and themed designs. Each cake undergoes meticulous handcrafting to ensure visual perfection and exceptional taste.
Artisan Bread
Daily artisan bread production includes traditional sourdough, seeded loaves, and specialty options like malted brown and chia seed varieties. Our bakers use time-honoured techniques combined with modern dietary considerations, producing both standard and gluten-free loaves. Every batch maintains our commitment to quality through overnight baking and morning deliveries.
Coffee Shop
The Ravens Bakery coffee shop offers breakfast, lunch, and coffee in a historic setting. Guests enjoy freshly baked pastries, specialty coffees, and a family-friendly garden with play facilities. The menu features both classic and contemporary options, served in a restored 17th-century building with modern amenities.
Wholesale Bread Supply
Our wholesale service provides daily bread deliveries to Essex businesses. We supply artisan loaves, rolls, and baked goods to cafes, schools, and pubs with flexible ordering options. Deliveries start early each morning, ensuring fresh stock for retail customers while maintaining minimum order requirements for commercial clients.
Gluten-Free Options
We offer comprehensive gluten-free alternatives across our product range. This includes bread, cakes, and morning goods crafted using dedicated equipment and ingredients. Our gluten-free offerings maintain the same quality standards as traditional products, developed through extensive research and customer feedback.
People
Giselle Hyland
Founder
Giselle Hyland established Ravens Bakery in 1991, revitalising the historic premises with her artisan baking expertise. She maintained traditional methods while introducing modern confectionery techniques, laying the foundation for the bakery's future success.
Jessica
Owner
Jessica took over Ravens Bakery in 2017, continuing her mother's legacy while expanding the business. She introduced the family-friendly garden and enhanced dietary inclusivity options, driving the bakery's growth and recent award recognition.
Jon
Co-Owner
As co-owner since 2017, Jon has overseen operational improvements and wholesale expansion. His leadership contributed to the bakery's modernisation while maintaining its traditional baking heritage and community focus.
Questions
What services does Ravens Bakery offer?
We provide artisan bread, celebration cakes, coffee shop services, wholesale bread supply, and dietary-specific baked goods including gluten-free and vegan options.
Do you offer custom cake orders?
Yes, we create bespoke celebration cakes with advanced booking. Our team handles custom designs for birthdays, weddings, and special occasions.
Are there gluten-free options available?
We offer comprehensive gluten-free alternatives across our product range, including bread, cakes, and morning goods.
What are your wholesale delivery areas?
We deliver daily to Brentwood, Shenfield, Ingatestone, Billericay, Galleywood, and Writtle with flexible ordering options for businesses.
Can I visit your coffee shop?
Our Ingatestone coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and baked goods daily in a historic setting with a family-friendly garden.
