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, but different factors on completing this meant that we just had collections from the front of our house instead ☺️. We moved in 2024 (only down the road to Shirland) so the name is staying for now, even though the new 'Bread Shed' now runs from Birkinstyle Lane.

 

How do we know when & where to find you?

Our next upcoming collection date will be on the 'Place an Order' page on the website. Any pop up dates for the month will be on our social media pages, and I try to post these each month. I aim to operate every weekend where possible, but sometimes being a mum to a 2 year old means the schedule can be a bit more sporadic than I would like!

How does the bakery work?

In the beginning, the bakery ran as a weekly group of products which were pre ordered and then delivered/collected on a Thursday evening/Saturday morning. This routine changed after our daughter Grace was born in 2024.

I am what would be classed as a ‘microbakery’ so everything is made on a smaller scale and by myself. This limits the amounts I can produce, but small batches mean a higher attention to detail and lots of care! However, since 2025, I am lucky enough to work with a wonderful team of ladies that help me prepare some of the bakes in the run up to the weekend which has allowed us to bring more to the counter than ever before. 

Everything is prepared at the Bakery, then either loaded onto the Bakery Bus for our pop ups, or delivered to the Bread Shed to await collection. 

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?

Collections are based from the 'Bread Shed' on Birkinstyle Lane. The Bread Shed concept was originally a little wooden shed just in front of our house (very much like a lot of the cake sheds that seem to have taken off recently!). But, after we moved house, we found a perfect outbuilding which provides us with extra space for all your orders, shelter from the elements when you come and collect, and our original little shed still sits proudly next to the door.

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?

Yes, 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. This is something that over the years I have become really passionate about. I will always strive to use the best base products I can find.