A Burnham-On-Sea cake maker is set to open a new bakery shop in the centre of Berrow.
Eloise Baker, founder of Ellie Bakes, will sell freshly-made cakes, bakes and sandwiches from the unit in Berrow Road which was previously occupied by pizza firm Haverslice which now operates from Burnham’s Westmans Trading Estate.
Talking to Burnham-On-Sea.com, Ellie says she has been “overwhelmed with local support” from Berrow residents and she hopes to open at Easter.
“The premises has been vacant for some time since Harverslice moved,” she adds. “George, the owner, offered it to me as we are both local businesses who started up during the Covid lockdowns.”
“George messaged me and it went from there. A premises of my own liek this is what I’ve always wanted so it’s a bit of a dream come true!”
“I will sell freshly-made cakes, sandwiches and freshly brewed coffees, and I’m also planning to work with a local baker to sell freshly-made bread.”
“I hope to be open by Easter and will aim mainly at the lunch and breakfast trade, opening early each day and closing mid-afternoon.”
“I am receiving lots of messages of support. When George asked online for ideas for a business here, a bakery was a very popular choice.”
Ellie says she founded her business during the first Covid lockdown during 2020. She began by creating cupcakes before progressing to celebration cakes for special occasions.
George Havercroft, who owns the building, says: “We’re so pleased to be able to support another local lockdown business and help Ellie to bring her fantastic business to our premises. We have and will support Ellie as much as possible, to help her towards her bigger goals.”
“Ellie has a huge passion for what she does and is a perfectionist with her products. We have every faith this is going to be a fantastic opportunity and she will undoubtably be even more successful. This is why we want to support her so much to fulfil her dreams. Good luck – the sky is the limit!”
