Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Award-Winning Artisan Bakery in Hastings
Established in 1950, 1066 Bakery is a family-owned business rooted in Hastings, East Sussex. Our legacy began with Harold and Betty Robertson, who laid the foundation for a tradition of quality baking that continues today. Over 70 years, we have expanded from a single shop in Castle Hill Road to multiple locations across Hastings, Bexhill, and St. Leonards-on-Sea, while maintaining our commitment to artisan craftsmanship. Our team, now in its fourth generation, takes pride in sourcing local ingredients to create fresh breads, pastries, and caf offerings that reflect our heritage. We operate vibrant community spaces where customers enjoy freshly brewed coffee, handmade cakes, and sandwiches made with care.Our accolades, including ITV's Britain's Best Bakery regional recognition in 2014, underscore our dedication to excellence. Despite the tragic loss of Malcolm Robertson in 2009, the family continues to uphold his vision through innovative ventures like our former Double Decker Caf. Today, Tara, Darren, and Ben lead the business, ensuring our traditional values meet modern expectations. Every product we bake carries the story of three generations, blending time-honoured techniques with contemporary tastes. Our mission remains unchanged: to serve our community with warmth, quality, and a taste of local history.
Services
Artisan Bread
Pastries
Cakes
Sandwiches
Coffee
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1950 with four generations of baking expertise
- Award-winning artisan breads and pastries made daily
- Committed to sourcing local East Sussex produce
- Five convenient locations across Hastings and Bexhill
- Preserve traditional baking methods with modern innovation
Associations and certifications
- ITV's Britain's Best Bakery
Services
Artisan Bread
Our artisan breads combine traditional methods with modern innovation, using locally sourced ingredients. Each loaf is baked fresh daily in our St. Leonards facility, maintaining techniques passed through four generations. Customers enjoy varieties like sourdough, harvester, and cheesy rolls across our five retail locations.
Pastries
Handcrafted pastries feature both classic and contemporary recipes, including traditional pasties and vegan savoury options. Each item is made with care using quality ingredients, reflecting our commitment to catering for diverse tastes while maintaining authentic baking standards established in 1950.
Cakes
From almond croissants to rocky road slices, our cakes blend traditional techniques with modern creativity. The bakery offers over 20 varieties daily, using recipes refined across three generations. Speciality items like princess buns and viennese whirls maintain our heritage while appealing to contemporary palates.
Caf Services
Our cafs provide welcoming spaces for coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods in Hastings and Bexhill locations. The service combines traditional hospitality with modern convenience, offering both takeaway and seating options. Former ventures like the Double Decker Bus caf demonstrated our innovative approach to customer experience.
Sandwiches
Freshly made sandwiches use locally sourced ingredients and bakery products, available daily across all locations. The menu features classic combinations alongside seasonal specials, maintaining the quality standards established by Harold and Betty Robertson in 1950.
Questions
What areas does 1066 Bakery serve?
We operate across Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, and St. Leonards-on-Sea with five retail locations and a production facility.
How long has 1066 Bakery been in business?
Since 1950, making us a fourth-generation family business with over 70 years of baking heritage.
What makes your products special?
We combine traditional baking methods with locally sourced ingredients, maintaining recipes passed through four generations.
Do you offer vegan options?
Yes, we provide vegan savoury pastries and other plant-based alternatives alongside our traditional products.
Are your cafés open daily?
Our cafés operate seven days a week, with opening hours varying by location.
Can I visit your production facility?
While not open to the public, our St. Leonards-on-Sea facility supplies all retail locations with daily fresh produce.
