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About Us
My Story
My love for baking began as a child when I would bake fairy cakes with my nan during the school holidays.
I took up the hobby of baking (mostly cupcakes) when living at home with my parents in my early 20s as something to do in between studying and working part time as a teaching assistant.
During my time living away at university, I continued to practise and soon enough my family and friends were telling me that my bakes were good enough to sell.
Once I finished university and bought my own house I set up Katie’s Bakes and haven’t looked back!
The business was very much in the early stages at the start of 2020, then during lockdown the business grew to an extent I could never have imagined! I was out delivering on a daily basis to keep up with demand and word spread on social media very quickly, creating a following.
Six years since starting up and we are still going strong. Demand is difficult to keep up with at times as I continue my other work, teaching both children and adults, whilst running my business - but I absolutely love what I do!
Over the last couple of years I have been able to expand further, offering some bakes via postal service for those around the UK and now I have a cake cart that I use to hold stalls at summer and Christmas events. Soon the cake cart will also be available to hire for parties! Another recent addition is the ‘Cake Cwtch’ which will be having its first outing in a few weeks time, meaning customers can purchase pre-packaged baked goods from outside my home!
Our Products
We offer a wide range of products baked using good quality ingredients. Quality is our top priority which is reflected in my pricing and work.
I’m always trying out new recipes, so if there is something in particular you are looking for that isn't on our menu, please don't hesitate to ask and I will try my best to deliver for you!
Customers are of utmost importance and helping them by creating exactly what they are looking for gives me an unbelievable satisfaction.
We are able to provide vegan, gluten free and dairy free bakes upon request for those who choose to follow these dietary rules or for those with an intolerance - but, as everything is prepared in a kitchen that handles various ingredients and all allergens, our bakes are generally not suitable for those with allergies, particularly severe allergies.
Please enquire about any allergy requirements when booking.
My Kitchen
Every order is hand made with care and boxed in high quality packaging at home in my small kitchen by myself.
We are very proud to have received a 5 star hygiene rating upon inspection in 2023!
In the next few years I am hoping to move to a bigger house and have my own cake studio where I can bake from and also offer baking and decorating classes, At the moment I am only able to offer them on a 1 to 1 basis due to the size of my kitchen.
Qualifications
Cake Making Business Diploma - July 2020
Cupcake Academy Diploma - May 2020
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering
Food Allergy Awareness
March 2020