03/05/2026
I have written, deleted and rewritten this post so many times as I just didn’t know where to start… but I have something I want to share.
Running a cute little pink cake shop was a dream I had since I started the business from home in 2019. With the love and support of my amazing family it became a reality and I can’t express how grateful I am for that. I am incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved as a small family run business over the 3 and a bit years we’ve been open.
But along the way I’ve come to realise that sometimes the most important thing you can do is honour when your path starts to change, and trust yourself to follow it. So with that I am sharing that I will be closing the shop!!
In all honesty, it no longer aligns with family life, and I feel I am missing out on some really important time. The shop may only be open 4 days a week, but I work tirelessly behind the scenes 7 days a week. With the rising costs of bills, ingredients and taxes, the business has naturally slowed to a point where it’s just ticking along, and no longer feels sustainable for the level of time and energy I pour into it 🥺
Saturday 18th July will be my last open day. The menu will be the same as the first day of opening, the prosecco will be flowing, and I’ll be celebrating all the lovely memories made in my little pink cake bubble before closing the door for the last time. I would absolutely love to see as many of you as possible to celebrate with me 🥂
If you’re reading this and you have a booking after this date, please be assured that everything in the diary will be honoured and created with the same love and attention as always! My insurance and hygiene rating will be maintained as a home-based business.
I’m really looking forward to taking a step back and spending the summer holidays with my boys, which is something I haven’t properly had in a while, and allowing myself the time to decide what the next chapter looks like for Lottie’s Bakeaway!
From the bottom of my heart thank you all for every order, every kind word, and every bit of support along the way 🤍 Charlotte x