Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Bakery Partner in Shotton Colliery
Established in 1929, Taylors Bakery has been a cornerstone of the Shotton Colliery community for over nine decades. Our journey began with horse-and-cart deliveries and evolved into a trusted supplier of premium baked goods across the North East. We take pride in our family-run ethos, employing local talent and maintaining the traditional baking methods that have earned us loyal customers ranging from independent cafes to large institutions. Our commitment to quality is evident in every product, from daily bread to custom celebration cakes, all crafted to meet exacting standards. With a 24-hour turnaround for orders placed before 1:30 PM, we ensure businesses receive fresh, reliable supplies when they need them.Our long-standing relationships with clients like Number Four Teashop and Robinson's Butchers underscore our dedication to excellence. While our operations have modernised, our core values remain unchanged: community, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Today, we continue to innovate while honouring the legacy of our founders, ensuring every loaf, pie, and pastry reflects our heritage. Our team, led by Jim Bradley and Amanda Taylor, remains hands-on, providing personalised support to both longstanding and new customers. This enduring approach has cemented our reputation as a bakery that combines tradition with adaptability in an ever-changing market.
Services
Celebration Cakes
Bread Products
Savoury Pies
Sausage Rolls
Teacakes
Scones
Quiche
Christmas Cakes
Bun Specials
Business Deliveries
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of heritage in traditional baking techniques.
- Our 24-hour turnaround ensures timely delivery for businesses.
- We employ local staff and prioritise community relationships.
- We offer over 300 products, including custom celebration cakes.
- Our daily deliveries maintain consistent quality across the North East.
What people say
Freshly baked bread is delicious
Prompt delivery
Excellent service
Quality never varies
Reliably willing attitude
Services
Celebration Cakes
We create bespoke sponge and spice celebration cakes for all occasions. Clients require 7-14 days' notice depending on complexity, with designs tailored to individual requests. Our cakes combine traditional baking expertise with modern creativity, ensuring visually striking and delicious results for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events.
Bread Products
Our range includes white, wholemeal, and seeded breads baked fresh daily. These staples form the backbone of our supply chain for cafes, sandwich shops, and restaurants. Consistent quality and timely delivery make our bread a preferred choice for businesses seeking reliable, high-quality baked goods across the North East.
Savoury Pies
We produce meat and fruit pies in various sizes, combining traditional recipes with contemporary tastes. These products cater to pubs, cafes, and farm shops requiring hearty, ready-to-serve options. Our pies use locally sourced ingredients where possible, maintaining freshness and supporting regional suppliers.
Business Deliveries
We deliver to over 100 businesses including schools, universities, and restaurants across the North East. Our logistics ensure fresh products arrive within agreed timeframes, supporting daily operations for clients like Number Four Teashop and Haswells Homer Hill Farm Shop. This service maintains strict quality control from production to delivery.
Sausage Rolls
Our savoury sausage rolls are a popular convenience item for cafes and sandwich shops. Made with shortcrust pastry and premium fillings, they appeal to customers seeking quick, high-quality snacks. This product exemplifies our ability to balance traditional baking methods with modern consumer demands for convenience and taste.
People
Jim Bradley
Co-Owner
Jim Bradley co-owns Taylors Bakery, bringing decades of industry experience to daily operations. He oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in quality control and customer relations.
Amanda Taylor
Co-Owner
Amanda Taylor, daughter of the founder, co-owns the bakery and ensures continuity of family values. She manages client relationships and upholds the business's commitment to traditional baking excellence.
Lisa Baker
Operations Manager
Lisa Baker directs day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient production and delivery schedules. Her leadership maintains the bakery's reputation for reliability and quality across its diverse product range.
David Hutton
Operations Manager
David Hutton co-manages operations, focusing on staff development and process optimisation. He plays a key role in maintaining the bakery's adaptability while preserving its heritage-driven approach.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver baked goods across the North East, including County Durham, Sunderland, Houghton Le Spring, and surrounding areas.
How much notice is needed for celebration cakes?
Sponge cakes require 7 working days notice, while spice cakes need 14 days to ensure perfect preparation.
Do you supply businesses only or private customers?
While we primarily supply businesses, private customers can arrange special orders by contacting our team directly.
What product range is available?
We offer over 300 products including bread, buns, scones, teacakes, pies, sausage rolls, quiche, and custom celebration cakes.
Can you accommodate urgent orders?
We aim to provide 24-hour turnaround for standard products if ordered before 1:30 PM the previous day.
