Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Freshly Baked Bread & Clangers in Bedfordshire
Founded in 1928, Gunns Bakery has established itself as a trusted provider of freshly baked goods in Bedfordshire. With over nine decades of experience, we specialize in crafting a diverse range of breads, including classic white and wholemeal loaves alongside modern varieties like low G.I. multiseed and sunflower parmesan. Our expertise extends to traditional pastries, celebration cakes, and the iconic Bedfordshire Clangera recipe perfected over 50 years. Recognized as one of the last commercial manufacturers of this historic delicacy, we blend time-honored techniques with contemporary innovations.Our team of skilled bakers maintains rigorous quality standards, using vegetarian suet options and fresh ingredients to cater to varied dietary preferences. Committed to preserving local heritage, weve supplied generations of residents while adapting to evolving tastes. Our dual locations in Sandy and Biggleswade ensure accessibility for customers seeking reliable, high-quality baked goods daily. Through consistent craftsmanship and a focus on customer satisfaction, we remain a cornerstone of Bedfordshires culinary landscape.
Services
Fresh Baked Bread
Celebration Cakes
Bedfordshire Clangers
Wedding Cakes
Sausage Rolls
Viennoiserie
Hot Cross Buns
Custom Pastries
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- We have baked traditional Bedfordshire Clangers for over 50 years using authentic methods.
- We offer daily fresh bread with low G.I. options for health-conscious customers.
- Our vegetarian Clangers feature specially formulated suet pastry and dual fillings.
- We supply custom celebration cakes for weddings and events across Bedfordshire.
- Our bakeries maintain the same high-quality standards since 1928 through three generations.
What people say
Authentic Clanger taste
Beautiful celebration cakes
Consistently fresh bread
Historic baking tradition
Friendly service
Services
Fresh Baked Bread
We produce a comprehensive range of breads daily using traditional baking techniques. Our selection includes classic white sandwich loaves, wholemeal varieties, and modern options like sunflower parmesan and low G.I. multiseed. Each loaf is baked fresh using quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers. This service caters to customers seeking nutritious, long-lasting bread products that combine heritage methods with contemporary nutritional understanding.
Bedfordshire Clangers
As the only commercial manufacturer of this historic dish, we craft traditional suet-crusted Clangers with dual savoury-sweet fillings. Our meat varieties combine classic combinations like gammon-apple and pork-cider, while vegetarian options use mixed vegetables and fruit. Available daily at both locations, these items preserve a 19th-century farm labourers' recipe. This service sustains local heritage while providing customers with authentic taste experiences backed by five decades of expertise.
Celebration Cakes
We create bespoke cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events using traditional and modern techniques. Our offerings range from classic rich fruit cakes with royal icing to contemporary sponge varieties with ganache finishes. Each cake is individually designed following consultation with the client to ensure specific requirements are met. This service supports personal and business clients in marking important occasions through custom-designed baked creations.
Viennoiserie
Our morning goods selection features a variety of baked pastries including Chelsea buns, hot cross buns, and Belgian buns. We also offer seasonal items like Eccles cakes and coconut cheesecakes alongside daily staples. These products are baked fresh each morning to provide customers with options for breakfast and morning refreshments. This service supports individuals looking for quality baked treats that combine traditional British pastry techniques with modern presentation standards.
Sandwich Production
We prepare hundreds of sandwiches weekly using freshly baked bread and locally sourced ingredients. Our offerings include classic fillings alongside specialty options like Cornish pasty variations. All items are made to order following food safety protocols to ensure freshness and quality. This service addresses lunchtime needs for both individual consumers and businesses seeking reliable catering solutions through consistent product quality and variety.
Questions
What is the Bedfordshire Clanger?
This historic pastry features suet crust with savoury filling at one end and sweet filling at the other. We've made them since 1928 using traditional methods.
Do you offer vegetarian Clangers?
Yes, we create vegetarian versions using plant-based suet with vegetable and fruit fillings at either end.
Can I order custom celebration cakes?
We specialize in bespoke cakes for weddings and events, offering traditional and modern designs to meet specific requirements.
What bread varieties do you offer?
Our selection includes classic white, wholemeal, and granary loaves alongside innovative options like low G.I. multiseed and sunflower parmesan.
Are your pastries available daily?
We bake fresh pastries daily, including seasonal items and specialities like Cornish pasty variations and sausage rolls.
Do you deliver baked goods?
While we focus on in-store sales at our Sandy and Biggleswade locations, we provide catering services for large orders.
Reviews (6)
Rc
Dec 22, 2021
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Gunn's Bakery should seal wrap their gingerbread cookies because they tasted old and were hard. All of their other cookies were seal wrapped to keep their freshness intact. The other bakery items I purchased tasted fresh, and were much better.
J. Da G.
Nov 28, 2021
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Ive been going to this place since I was kid in the 80s! I used to sneak out of Holy Ghost School just to grab the pizza bagels. Whenever I drive up or fly in from the USA this is one of the stops. Every bite brings back childhood memories of this place!
Clement John Stephen
Nov 12, 2021
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Very very good quality products. I am really very happy to find out this bakery. I reached the shop at 07:15 in the morning and there were people already waiting for shop to open. Very cooperative staff. Honest people. I have tried cookies, bread and a couple of more products. Quality and prices impressed me. I drove from Waverley to Gunns and they have met my expectations. I would say they performed beyond my expectations. Everybody give a try
Gordon Challes
Nov 09, 2021
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Polish Poppyseed rolls are wonderful. Large selection of tasty cookies to choose from, cinnamon buns, cinnamon bread, and lots more goodies.
Am B.
Aug 31, 2021
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In my role at The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, and my personal love of everything baked at Gunn's, they make & provide quality deliciousness here. Catering orders, special event cakes, bagels, buns, soups, and oooh, the breads! Been there, done that and continue to often. I dare you to pick only 1 item...each and every time! Thank you Gunn's for your outstanding commitment to feeding our city and for your long-standing support of The Chamber. Our happy bellies & smiles thank you.
Susan Sullivan
Aug 26, 2021
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I buy all of Gunn's breads, buns, bakery items that come up into Albert Beach (Saffie's), a few beaches way from me. I live here full time and for a long time. I love Gunn's (I am thrilled your products showed up at Saffie's), everything, we have very limited choices up here, haven't seen the bagels up here yet. Thanks so much for serving my East Side Lake Winnipeg home. We love your Light Rye. We love your pastries. I hope you still come in the winter. I also hope one day we will see your bagels up here to !
