By Megan Eccles
Little Blondie Bakehouse opened over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend to be greeted with a warming amount of customers.
Rachel Chambers, who has worked in hospitality for over 20 years, launched the business back in summer 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. She said it has been ‘the best decision’ she has ever made.
She had always had a passion for baking from a young age which came from having a strong sweet tooth and finding baking relaxing, offering her escapism during lockdown when restrictions were at their tightest.
The initial launch of the bakehouse was only for friends and families for an extra bit of income, until it grew from there, allowing her to supply local farm shops, village stores and cafes with her bakes.
Then in January, she noticed that Flori on Walmgate was advertising their shop up for let and the rest was history.
Taking over the lease in March, Rachel had to get the shop in order before she could reopen.
This was done with the help of her husband Adam, and friends and family, with a lick of paint here and there and a total transformation inside, the shop was ready to open its doors to happy customers on Good Friday, just in time for the Easter rush.
Selling sweet treats ranging from brownies, blondies, NYC style cookies, cupcakes, muffins and many more! Rachel’s personal recommendation is the caramel cornflake brownie which is her best selling treat.
Rachel said: “Opening weekend was amazing, lots of new customers wishing us well and also regular customers from the past two years travelling to see our new shop”
“We were overwhelmed with the response and lovely feedback! With lots of people saying ‘it’s just what Walmgate needs and is a great addition to the street.’”
Going forward Rachel plans on doing some summer markets and is currently converting a horsebox trailer so she can cater more events, so keep an eye out for her over the summer.
If you fancy popping on over to try some of these tasty treats then Little Blondie Bakehouse is located at 66 Walmgate, York.
Opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday from 8 am
Saturday from 8:30 am
Sunday to Tuesday closed
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