One Mile Bakery
18 Buller Road, Exeter, EX4 1DA
Member Overview
One Mile Bakery Exeter is a much‑loved micro‑bakery based in St Thomas, Exeter, delivering freshly baked artisan bread, seasonal soups and homemade preserves by bike to subscribers within one mile of the bakery kitchen. Founded in 2018 by baker and tutor Boudicca Woodland, it brings together a passion for real bread, sustainable delivery, local produce and community connection.
Deliveries take place weekly on Tuesdays, exclusively for subscribers — the only way to enjoy OMB’s handmade breads. Each subscription runs for four or twelve weeks, celebrating the best local and seasonal ingredients, and offering a rotating selection of sourdough loaves, real breads, soups and small‑batch preserves. Everything is made by hand in Boudicca’s home‑based bakery and delivered personally.
Beyond deliveries, One Mile Bakery Exeter is known for its inspirational baking classes, including full‑day sourdough masterclasses, bread‑making introductions and world‑bread workshops. Boudicca’s clear, friendly teaching style and expert guidance consistently receive high praise from students, who describe her classes as engaging, confidence‑building and transformative for home baking. Zero‑waste principles, hyper‑local deliveries, traditional techniques, seasonal produce and strong community values — principles that have made One Mile Bakery Exeter a standout part of the city’s independent food scene.
What's Unique about One Mile Bakery?
- Handmade sourdough, real bread, soups & preserves delivered by bike in St Thomas
- Weekly subscription model: four‑ or twelve‑delivery cycles
- Wide variety of artisan breads using seasonal, organic and diverse heritage grains
- Renowned sourdough & baking workshops with expert tuition
- Community‑focused, sustainable, low‑food‑miles etho
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What is One Mile Bakery?
One Mile Bakery is an artisan bakery in Exeter producing handmade bread, soups and preserves delivered by bicycle, alongside a range of baking classes and workshops
Where is One Mile Bakery based?
The bakery is located in St Thomas, Exeter, and serves customers within a one-mile delivery radius through its subscription service.
What products does One Mile Bakery offer?
Customers can enjoy artisan bread, seasonal soups, homemade preserves and regular subscription boxes featuring a selection of hand-produced goods.
How does the bread subscription work?
Customers sign up for a monthly or quarterly subscription and receive weekly deliveries of artisan bread, soups and preserves. Each week's selection changes to reflect seasonal ingredients and produce availability.
When are deliveries made?
Deliveries are typically made on Tuesdays between 5pm and 7pm and are delivered personally by bicycle within the bakery's local delivery area.
Why does One Mile Bakery deliver by bike?
Delivering by bicycle helps reduce food miles, lower carbon emissions and strengthen connections between local producers and customers, reflecting the bakery's sustainability-focused ethos.
Does One Mile Bakery offer baking classes?
Yes. The bakery runs a variety of hands-on baking courses, including sourdough bread making and specialist workshops inspired by international baking traditions.
Are the baking classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Introductory classes are designed to help home bakers gain confidence and learn the fundamentals of artisan bread making.
What types of classes are available?
Popular courses include Introduction to Sourdough and Italian Baking, with participants learning traditional bread-making techniques and fermentation methods.
Does One Mile Bakery focus on sustainability?
Yes. Sustainability is central to the business, with bicycle deliveries, reduced food miles, small-batch production and a focus on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Can I buy gift vouchers?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available and make an ideal present for anyone interested in artisan baking or bread-making workshops.
What makes One Mile Bakery different?
Its combination of handcrafted artisan products, bicycle-powered deliveries, baking education, sustainability and community focus makes One Mile Bakery one of Devon's most distinctive food businesses.
How can I contact One Mile Bakery?
Customers can visit www.onemilebakery.com, call 07511 800569, or email exeter@onemilebakery.com for subscriptions, class bookings and enquiries.
How do I book a baking class?
To book a baking class, simply visit the One Mile Bakery website and select your preferred course. Places can fill up quickly, particularly for sourdough workshops, so advance booking is recommended. Alternatively, you can contact Boudicca directly by phone or email to discuss upcoming courses and availability.
What baking classes are available?
One Mile Bakery offers a range of artisan baking workshops, including:
- Introduction to Sourdough
- Italian Baking
- Bread-making techniques and fermentation skills
- Seasonal and specialist baking workshops
Course availability varies throughout the year.
Are gift vouchers available for baking classes?
Yes. One Mile Bakery offers gift vouchers, making baking classes an ideal gift for anyone interested in artisan bread making, sourdough baking or learning new culinary skills.