The Penny Bun Bakehouse

The Penny Bun Bakehouse John Spillings set up The Penny Bun Bakehouse in 2010 with the aim of getting traditional, handcraft

Having trained as a chef for over 12 years in many of the top Michelin star restaurants across the country, his love for bread and patisserie was discovered whilst working for Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons. Inspired by French techniques and passion for real bread, he moved back home to Suffolk to open a wholesale bakery, crafting baked goods for hotels, restaurants, gastro pubs and delicatessens in the local area.

It’s Bank Holiday weekend so why not pick up a copy of this brilliant book created by Erika & Simon Southwold from South...
27/08/2026

It’s Bank Holiday weekend so why not pick up a copy of this brilliant book created by Erika & Simon Southwold from Southwold Books and have a little explore around our beautiful town, learning interesting facts along the way & collecting your baked goods from the Box 👍 Open as usual from 8-2 this Saturday offering a wide selection of sweet & savoury pastries as well as our popular choice of breads. Always wise to place a preorder by 4pm today to guarantee your bakes, but limited stock will be available on the day.

Lots on the menu this week including;

- Cheddar, chilli & red onion sourdough

- Nudja, roasted pepper, garden herb & Baron Bigod pinwheel danish

- Pear sticky toffee ‘pudding’ bear claw

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy. She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from Box or Bakehouse Lowestoft, clearly stating your name (including surname please). Preorders only for the Bakehouse 🥐

We look forward to seeing you!

26/08/2026

Don’t forget to preorder your bakes before 4pm TODAY to guarantee them. We always take extras to the Box, but it’s a pop...
20/08/2026

Don’t forget to preorder your bakes before 4pm TODAY to guarantee them. We always take extras to the Box, but it’s a popular place so these extras don’t hang around long and we hate to disappoint. Get in touch with the Dough Fairy on 07577 921279 after looking at our menu, and she’ll confirm your order has been received and make sure Johnny & the team save your bakes for collection this Saturday either at the Box in Southwold or Bakehouse in Lowestoft . Preorders only available from the Bakehouse.

Lots on the menu this week including;

- Ukrainian Flaxseed Sourdough

- Roasted aubergine, tomato, cumin, garlic & feta danish

- Summer berry & vanilla cream choux bun

- Iced clementine marmalade, chocolate & hazelnut twist

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from Box or Bakehouse Lowestoft, clearly stating your name (including surname please).

We look forward to seeing you!

Health and safety won’t allow this to continue so Emma will thankfully be back in the Box this Saturday serving all our ...
13/08/2026

Health and safety won’t allow this to continue so Emma will thankfully be back in the Box this Saturday serving all our great Southwold customers alongside Johnny, whilst the brilliant team at the Bakehouse will be doing the same for our wonderful Lowestoft preorder customers.

Lots on the menu this week including;

- Windfall apple loaf

- Smoked bacon, béchamel & caramelised onion brioche

- Rhubarb, raspberry & almond iced bakewell

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy. She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from Box or Bakehouse Lowestoft, clearly stating your name (including surname please).

We look forward to seeing you!

Wow Saturday is here again Couple of shots of the amazing produce that our gardener Catherine is producing which will be...
08/08/2026

Wow Saturday is here again
Couple of shots of the amazing produce that our gardener Catherine is producing which will be on sale Box today alongside our summer berry Brioche with fig leaf custard and caramelised oats, and our multi floral honey from our own hives …..
Box Southwold 8am-2pm ish
Halesworth produce market 9am-1pm in St Mary’s church
See you soon

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A rose between…..many bakers! We’ve been really lucky to welcome Emily to the Penny Bun Team recently. She’s developing ...
06/08/2026

A rose between…..many bakers! We’ve been really lucky to welcome Emily to the Penny Bun Team recently. She’s developing her passion for baking, building on her existing knowledge and fitting in very well. She’s already got the boys in check, matches their humour and sarcasm on daily basis and is proving to be a lovely, hardworking member of the team. Welcome Emily, we are lucky to have you.

This week we are getting ready for the monthly Halesworth Market, as well as both our weekly spots at the Box and Bakehouse. Lots on the menu including;

- Roasted potato, rosemary & thyme sourdough

- Heritage grains, tomato, smoked paprika & roasted mushroom danish

- Chocolate & passionfruit crumble tart

- Summer berry, fig leaf custard & caramelised oat brioche

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy. She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from Box , Bakehouse Lowestoft or Halesworth market, clearly stating your name (including surname please).

We look forward to seeing you!

We are happy to be back after a great week off looking after the kids and having fun with the family & friends. Latitude...
30/07/2026

We are happy to be back after a great week off looking after the kids and having fun with the family & friends. Latitude festival was a blast.

Don’t forget we’re at East Point Pavilion Farmers Market as well as the Box & Bakehouse this Saturday. Lots on the menu including;

- Roasted garlic, rosemary & sea salt focaccia

- Herby cream cheese stuffed padron pepper danish

- Iced clementine, chocolate & hazelnut twist

- Red gooseberry, vanilla custard crumble brioche

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy. She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from Box or Bakehouse Lowestoft clearly stating your name (including surname please). No preorders taken for East Point Pavilion.

We look forward to seeing you!

Thanks for a super busy Saturday last week, really was great to see everyone and the morning passed extremely quickly! O...
16/07/2026

Thanks for a super busy Saturday last week, really was great to see everyone and the morning passed extremely quickly!

Our pepperoni, tomato, mozzarella & pesto galette will be on the menu this weekend. Get your preorders in today to avoid missing out on what we believe are the best bakes in town. We’re also including on the menu;

- Ukrainian flaxseed sourdough

- BBQ pulled pork & cheddar sausage roll

- Iced clementine, chocolate & hazelnut twist

- Apple, pecan & walnut muesli danish

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy. She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from or Bakehouse Lowestoft clearly stating your name (including surname please).

🥐 PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED NEXT SATURDAY 28TH JULY & BACK OPEN AS NORMAL FROM THE 1ST AUGUST 🥐

The bespoke caterpillar cake made by Johnny’s daughter needs a name. Celebrating another year around the sun, he doesn’t...
09/07/2026

The bespoke caterpillar cake made by Johnny’s daughter needs a name. Celebrating another year around the sun, he doesn’t look bad for 25 does he!

We hope you’re all managing to stay cool in the heatwave and look forward to seeing you , Bakehouse Lowestoft or Halesworth market. As always lots on the menu, but a few of the specials include;

- Toasted sesame & buckwheat sourdough

- Mushroom, Gorgonzola & chard pinwheel danish

- Iced rhubarb, raspberry & almond Bakewell

Please go to our website to see our full menu www.thepennybunbakehouse.co.uk/menu

Orders being taken today until 4pm, so get in touch with the dough fairy to avoid missing out and to guarantee your order . She will definitely reply to confirm your order has been received 🧚 Contact us on 07577 921279 letting us know when ordering if you’d prefer to collect from or Bakehouse Lowestoft clearly stating your name (including surname please).

Address

9-11 Harvest Court
Lowestoft
NR337NB

Opening Hours

8am - 2pm

Telephone

+447737537880

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