What is Honeywell Bakes?
Honeywell Bakes began its journey back in 2012, right at the kitchen table over a cuppa and, you guessed it, a biscuit. Since those humble beginnings, it has blossomed into a happy team of eighteen bakers who are self-confessed baking connoisseurs. With a cookie cutter obsession and a mission to bring creative baking to everyone, Honeywell Bakes celebrates baking as a great British institution. After all, nothing quite hits the spot like a good biscuit or cake, does it?
Main Benefits of Honeywell Bakes
Here’s a quick snapshot of what makes Honeywell Bakes stand out:
- Established in 2012 with a passionate team of 18 bakers
- Real Living Wage employer, committed to fair pay for all team members
- Bakery located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, in beautifully transformed old barns
- Strong commitment to local ingredients: free-range eggs, organic Cotswold flour, British sugar, and locally produced butter
- Over 3,000 cookie cutter shapes in their collection, with each biscuit hand-cut and expertly iced
- Packaging is mostly home compostable or recyclable, with a focus on eliminating unnecessary plastic
- B Corp certified, balancing purpose and profit with a focus on sustainability and community impact
Passion for Local Ingredients and Artisan Craftsmanship
Honeywell Bakes is all about supporting local producers and using the best ingredients possible. Wherever they can, they source local, free-range eggs, organic flour milled in the Cotswolds, British-grown sugar, and locally produced butter. Even in their baking kits, while the ingredients are more varied, they stick to locally milled flour and British sugar, always aiming to support small businesses. This dedication means every cake, biscuit, or bagel tastes absolutely divine. Plus, the team uses traditional baking methods, combining ingredients with care and testing new recipes regularly. Each biscuit is hand-cut from their ever-growing collection of cookie cutters and iced with expert precision—whether that’s hand painting with edible ink, piping royal icing, or creating edible art with fondant. Perfectionists to the core, they’d rather stay late and ice a biscuit again than send out anything less than perfect.
A Beautiful Setting and Commitment to Nature
The bakery is nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside, in a complex of old barns that have been transformed into light, airy spaces perfect for baking magic. The farm itself is a haven for wildlife, with set-aside fields and margins encouraging nature to thrive. Deer are often spotted on the drive, toads hop around the pond, and there’s even a family of tawny owls nesting in an old tree nearby. This connection to nature isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a daily reminder of the importance of preserving the environment and working towards sustainability in every way possible.
Eco-Friendly Practices and Packaging
Sustainability is at the heart of Honeywell Bakes. They’re strict about reusing and recycling everything they can, and any food waste that can’t be eaten is composted. Their packaging reflects this ethos too: luxury, sturdy gift boxes paired with optional recycled wrapping paper. Plastic is eliminated wherever it’s not absolutely necessary, replaced by home compostable plant-based cellulose bags and paper envelopes. Most packaging is home compostable, and what isn’t can be recycled. They also source recycled packaging materials to give them a second life. Their charity partner, 1% for The Planet, shares their commitment to tackling some of the planet’s most pressing environmental issues.
Impact and Certification
- B Corp certification with a score of 81.3, demonstrating a balance of purpose and profit
- Commitment to paying the Real Living Wage to all team members
- Support for local suppliers and small businesses
- Strong focus on reducing environmental impact through sustainable sourcing and packaging
- Partnership with 1% for The Planet to support environmental causes
Looking Ahead: A Good Life Company
Honeywell Bakes isn’t just about baking tasty treats; it’s about being a good life company—good to work for, good for customers, and hopefully good for the world. They imagine a future where every business takes responsibility for its impact, little by little making a difference. Their dedication to quality, sustainability, and community shows that even a small company can have a big heart and a meaningful impact. So next time you enjoy a biscuit or cake from Honeywell Bakes, you’re not just tasting something delicious—you’re supporting a company that cares deeply about people and the planet.
