FAQs

Where is Strettea Bakery?

Strettea Bakery is based from a commercial unit in Pilsley. Our original concept was to expand and be at the bottom of our garden on Strettea Lane (hence the name!) but different factors on completing this meant that we just had collections from the front of our house instead ☺️. We recently moved last year (only down the road to Shirland!) so the name is staying for now, even though the new 'Bread Shed' will actually be at Birkinstyle Lane.

 

How do we know where to find you?

Our next upcoming location and date will be on the 'Place an Order' page on the website. I currently operate every other weekend where possible, but if we do end up missing more than one weekend, I try and make this back up with back to back weekends! All upcoming locations for the month will be displayed on our social media pages.

How does the bakery work?

I am what would be classed as a ‘microbakery’ so everything is made on a smaller scale and currently only by myself. This limits the amounts I can produce, but small batches mean a higher attention to detail and lots of care! 

Previously, the bakery ran as a weekly group of products which were pre ordered and then delivered/collected on a Thursday evening/Saturday morning. 

This year, as I reopen and with the Bakery Bus now finished, this will move to a collection only service but not every product will have to be pre ordered, you can come and find us on a weekend wherever we are popping up and pick up a coffee and browse for your weekly bread and pastry fix if you'd prefer.

How do I order?

Orders can be placed through this website, just follow the links to the pre-order page and choose how you would like to collect. If you have any queries, just pop me a message on social media or email!

Where do we collect from?

There are two collection options: The Bakery Bus and the 'Bread Shed'. Depending on where we are visiting that weekend, one location or the other may be more convenient for you to collect from. Collections from the Bread Shed are from 10am on that day until you are able to collect, or from the Bakery Bus from 10am-11.30am on the listed day. 

What is the Bakery Bus?

I've been looking for suitable local premises since I started the bakery in early 2020 but nothing has really come up. Consider the Bakery Bus as a moving shop that I'm able to sell bread and pastries from without having a huge outlay to move the current bakery set up to somewhere new. Everything is baked first thing in the bakery unit and loaded into the specially fitted out bus before driving out, so you even keep that dreamy 'freshly baked' smell when you come on board!

Where will the Bakery Bus be located?

Locations will vary but my heart keeps us close to Shirland and Higham as this is where we started and I want to be available for my local and loyal customers. However, as I restart the business this year, new locations will likely be added as we go, depending on demand.

Do you deliver?

Due to the set up of the business changing with the Bakery Bus and my time still being limited in the bakery with our little one, deliveries will no longer be available as there just aren't the hours in the day to provide it. We've created two collection options instead which will give a little more flexibility.

Do you accept cash?

On the Bakery Bus, we accept cash and card. You can select the cash payment option for pre orders, we just request that this is the right change if you are leaving it at the Bread Shed as this is a remote collection and we can't guarantee we will be available to give change.

How do I store and keep my products?

Everything is freshly baked literally hours before you collect but if you don't plan on eating it straight away, breads can be wrapped or sliced then frozen. Sweet or savoury buns can be popped in the microwave to soften if they're a few days old and any cheesecakes or tarts can be stored in the fridge for 2 days.

Who are your suppliers?

I like my products to be simple, and at the heart of that simplicity is making sure that the main ingredients are of high quality.