The Artisan Baker Expands at Five Valleys Shopping Centre

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The Artisan Baker, a much-loved cafe in Stroud, has undergone a significant transformation with a new area and extended menu. Owned by baker Ori Hellerstein, the business has gained a reputation for its award-winning artisan bakes and open-plan prep area and kitchen. The expansion into a neighbouring unit has allowed the bakery to increase its baking capacity and launch a café dining experience with a broader menu, offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. This move is also facilitating an expansion of The Artisan Baker's wholesale operations, helping to stock other local businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Artisan Baker, owned by Ori Hellerstein, has expanded into a neighbouring unit at Five Valleys Shopping Centre, previously occupied by Los Cubanos.
  • The expansion has allowed the bakery to increase its baking capacity and launch a café dining experience with a broader menu, offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
  • The move is also facilitating an expansion of The Artisan Baker's wholesale operations, helping to stock other local businesses.
  • Customers can still enjoy the open-plan bakery and see how artisan goods are crafted while also enjoying the new café space and food menus.
  • The expansion is a result of the bakery's existing popularity at the Five Valleys Food Hall, which has gained a reputation for its award-winning artisan bakes.
  • Centre manager Erica Malpass wishes Ori and his team all the best in their extended space, supporting the growth of successful businesses at Five Valleys.

Statistics:

  • The Artisan Baker has expanded into a neighbouring unit, increasing the bakery's floor space.
  • The new café dining experience offers a broader menu, including breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
  • The expansion is expected to facilitate an increase in wholesale operations, helping to stock other local businesses.
  • The Artisan Baker has gained a reputation for its award-winning artisan bakes during its time at the Five Valleys Food Hall.

Sources:

  • "The Artisan Baker Expands at Five Valleys Shopping Centre". Stroud News & Pictures, Matt Bigwood.