How to Start Your Micro Bakery – Bread Baking & Business Experience Day

Dreaming of turning your passion for bread into a thriving small business? Whether you hope to sell at local markets, supply cafés, run a home bakery or simply explore the possibilities of becoming a micro-baker, this unique one-day experience will give you the practical skills and business knowledge to get started.

The Artisan’s Kitchen is delighted to be collaborating with Simply Bread Oven to deliver this specialist Micro Bakery Experience Day, bringing together practical bread-making skills, real-world experience and expert guidance for anyone considering taking their baking to the next level.

Hosted at The Artisan’s Kitchen and centred around the Simply Bread Oven, this hands-on experience combines artisan bread making with practical guidance on how to establish and grow a successful micro-bakery in the UK.

We’ll also be joined by Kiran Ram, a talented Simply Bread Oven user and experienced baker, who will share her own experiences of using the oven and running a baking business. Kiran will offer an honest, practical insight into the realities of micro-baking and share advice, tips and lessons learned along the way.

Throughout the day, you will discover the realities of running a small-scale bakery business, from equipment and production planning to pricing, regulations and finding your first customers. Alongside the business sessions, you will take part in practical baking demonstrations and gain valuable insight into how a Simply Bread Oven can become the heart of an efficient micro-bakery operation.

What You'll Learn

The Business of Micro Baking

During the day, you will explore:

• What defines a micro-bakery and the different business models available.
• How to turn your baking hobby into a profitable business.
• Start-up costs, equipment and workspace requirements.
• Food hygiene, regulations and insurance considerations.
• Pricing your products and managing costs.
• Production planning and efficient workflows.

Throughout the day, you will gain practical insight into running a small-scale bakery business, from equipment and production planning to pricing, customer development and the key UK regulations that aspiring micro-bakers need to consider.

Practical Bread Making and Demonstrations

Using the Simply Bread Oven, you will discover how artisan bread production can fit into a small bakery setup, including:

• Mixing, shaping and proving dough.
• Managing fermentation and baking schedules.
• Batch baking techniques for small-scale production.
• Tips for consistency and quality control.

Breads You May Explore

The breads demonstrated throughout the day may include:

• Sourdough loaves
• Focaccia
• Brioche Buns

Who Is This Experience For?

This course is ideal for:

• Home bakers considering starting a micro-bakery.
• Anyone interested in selling bread at markets or local events.
• Café, deli and farm shop owners looking to expand their offering.
• Existing small bakery owners looking to refine their processes.

What's Included

• A full day of expert tuition from experienced bakers and business mentors.
• Hands-on baking demonstrations and practical sessions.
• Refreshments throughout the day.
• A delicious grazing style lunch prepared by The Artisan’s Kitchen team.
• Recipe notes and business resources to take home.
• Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and discuss your own baking ambitions.

Class Information

Date & Time: Saturday 12th September 2026 10:00am – 4:00pm

Suitable For: Experienced home bakers considering a micro-bakery business venture.

Offer: If you wanted to purchase the Simply Bread Oven to get your business off the ground we will refund the cost of this class you attended.