Sloe Bakery -Seasonal, Foraged‑Inspired Artisan Baking from a Micro‑Bakery in Exeter.

Sloe Bakery is a micro‑bakery based in Exeter, Mid and East Devon, producing artisan cakes, pastries and bread with a strong focus on seasonal, foraged and locally sourced ingredients. Founded in 2024, the bakery has quickly established a reputation for thoughtful, flavour‑led baking rooted in freshness, creativity and reduced food miles.

A Baker‑Led Micro‑Bakery

Sloe Bakery was founded by Elise Beeley and Gabrielle Crawford, two friends who became bakers in May 2024. With a shared passion for craft baking and sustainable food systems, they set out to create a business that celebrates ingredients at their peak and bakes everything from scratch in small batches.

Operating from a 5‑star hygiene‑rated kitchen, Sloe Bakery embraces the slower rhythms of artisan baking, with many products taking multiple days to make in order to develop depth of flavour and texture.

Seasonal, Foraged & From Scratch

At the heart of Sloe Bakery’s ethos is a commitment to:

Baking with seasonal ingredients, chosen at their best
Using foraged produce where possible, adding a sense of place and season
Reducing food miles by sourcing locally
Avoiding shortcuts – everything is made from scratch

Menus change regularly to reflect what is available from the local landscape and supply chain, ensuring there is always something new and seasonal to discover.

What Sloe Bakery Makes

Sloe Bakery produces a carefully curated range of baked goods, including:

Artisan cakes
Pastries
Small‑batch bread

Products are designed to balance elegance and comfort, showcasing natural flavours rather than relying on excess sweetness or decoration.

Markets, Events & Wholesale

Sloe Bakery supplies its baked goods through a variety of outlets, including:

Local markets around the Exeter area
Weddings and private events
Other Devon‑based independent businesses, with an emphasis on supporting small, like‑minded operators

Their collaborative approach helps strengthen Exeter’s local food network and keeps artisan baking accessible outside of the traditional retail bakery model.

Where to find us