Business Details
23 Years
experience
Award-Winning Organic Food & Drink from Yorkshire
Established in 2003, Side Oven is a sixth-generation family-run business rooted in East Yorkshire's Carr House Farm. Our heritage in organic farming spans over a century, guiding our commitment to traditional methods of producing award-winning food and drink. We cultivate cereals and soft fruits on our land, transforming them by hand into breakfast cereals, baked goods, and fruit cordials that reflect Yorkshire's natural character. Sustainability remains central to our operations, from heritage apple orchards to being one of the UK's few organic commercial elderflower growers.The bakery's evolution from a kitchen-table venture to a certified organic producer demonstrates our dedication to quality and environmental stewardship. Our products, including honey-toasted muesli and luxury hampers, combine generations of expertise with a deep respect for natural ingredients. Through educational farm visits and recipe sharing, we extend our passion for organic living to communities beyond our Yorkshire base.
Services
Organic Muesli
Granola
Fruit Cordials
Baked Treats
Homegrown Preserves
Stoneground Flour
Beeswax Wraps
Educational Visits
Recipe Development
Luxury Hampers
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Sixth-generation family expertise in organic farming and baking
- Full organic certification across all production processes
- Traditional hand-crafted methods using homegrown ingredients
- Award-winning product range developed over 20 years
- Sustainable practices supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity
Associations and certifications
- Organic Certification
Services
Organic Muesli
Our organic muesli combines honey-toasted grains with Yorkshire-grown fruits, crafted using traditional methods at Carr House Farm. The range features natural ingredients like banana, sultana, and hazelnut, reflecting our sixth-generation farming heritage. Each batch maintains our full organic certification while delivering distinctive flavours that showcase Yorkshire's agricultural character.
Fruit Cordials
Handmade fruit cordials use organically grown blackcurrants and elderflowers from our East Yorkshire farm. The recipes preserve natural flavours through traditional processing methods, resulting in vibrant beverages that complement both sweet and savoury dishes. Our cordial range has expanded over a decade to become one of our most popular product lines.
Baked Treats
From festive buns to artisan breads, our baked goods utilise stoneground flour milled on-site at Carr House Farm. The recipes blend heritage techniques with modern twists, featuring seasonal ingredients like heritage apples and Yorkshire produce. Each product maintains our commitment to organic certification and traditional baking methods.
Educational Visits
We offer immersive farm experiences for schools at Carr House Farm, teaching children about organic agriculture and food origins. These visits include hands-on activities demonstrating sustainable farming practices and traditional food production methods. The programme supports environmental education while connecting students with Yorkshire's rural heritage.
Luxury Hampers
Curated luxury hampers showcase our award-winning products, including muesli, granola, and fruit cordials from East Yorkshire. Each hamper combines seasonal specialties with signature items like Mary's Fruit Loaf, presented in gift-wrapped packaging. The Taste of Side Oven collection offers a complete introduction to our organic food and drink range.
People
Caroline Sellers
Founder
Caroline established Side Oven in 2003 after a breadmaking course inspired her to utilise Carr House Farm's homegrown wheat. She developed the popular honey-toasted muesli range and oversees product development while maintaining traditional baking methods.
Tim Sellers
Farmer
Tim manages Carr House Farm's organic operations, planting heritage apple orchards and establishing the UK's few commercial organic elderflower crops. He ensures sustainable farming practices align with the bakery's commitment to environmental stewardship and quality ingredients.
Hester Sellers
Team Member
Joining the family business as sixth-generation Sellers, Hester contributes to daily operations at the farm and bakery. She helps maintain the balance between traditional methods and modern demands while upholding the business's organic principles.
Jessica Sellers
Team Member
Jessica represents the sixth generation working at Carr House Farm, supporting both agricultural and bakery operations. She helps preserve family traditions while assisting with the business's ongoing development and customer engagement initiatives.
Questions
Are Side Oven Bakery products certified organic?
Yes, all our products carry full organic certification, reflecting our commitment to chemical-free farming and production methods at Carr House Farm.
What makes your muesli and granola unique?
Our breakfast cereals use honey-toasted grains and Yorkshire-grown fruits, combining traditional recipes with our sixth-generation farming expertise for distinctive flavours.
Do you offer educational visits to the farm?
Yes, we host school visits at Carr House Farm to teach children about organic farming, food origins, and environmental conservation through hands-on experiences.
How long does delivery take for online orders?
As all products are handmade in small batches, please allow 5-7 working days for delivery of online orders from our East Yorkshire bakery.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We maintain organic certification, grow heritage crops, practice environmental stewardship, and use renewable energy sources across our Carr House Farm operations.
Can I visit the bakery in person?
While we don't operate a public shop, you can attend our seasonal courses at Carr House Farm or find our products through selected stockists across Yorkshire.
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