The Great Fire of London started not far from Bakers’ Hall, and its legacy brings groups of KS1 school children to see us throughout the year, many of which are funded by our Benevolent Fund.Our Master William Marle joined Year 2 pupils from St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Wimbledon, for a fun-filled Great […]
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Apply Now: 2026 Bursary Course
The Worshipful Company of Bakers is delighted to announce the organisation of a bespoke training course which will take place in the Summer of 2026.The Summer course in 2026 will take place at the acclaimed School of Artisan Food in Welbeck, Nottinghamshire where you will have an opportunity to learn about artisan bread and pastry […]
Hot Cross Buns!
Members of the Company put their baking skills to the test at the LSBU National Bakery School this week, for an Easter Baking workshop, creating a seasonal favourite, Hot Cross Buns.It was particularly pleasing to see several Past Masters at work. They may not have always been actual bakers, but they certainly are now. Thanks […]
First Journeyman: Master Certificate Awards
William Bowen receives his Journeyman certificate The Worshipful Company of Bakers made a significant step forward in championing excellence within the Baking Trade last week, as it joined the Master Certificate Scheme, run by City Livery Companies in partnership with City & Guilds, and established to recognize exemplary vocational skills in livery company supported trades. […]
An Evening at Westminster Abbey
The Master and Consort A group of 20 from the Bakers’ Co recently gathered at Westminster Abbey at twilight. The occasion was to enjoy a Livery Tour conducted by the Purcell Club, made up of former choristers of the Abbey, which dates back over 1,000 years. We met with our Master Wm. Marle and his […]
School Breadmaking
We love to pass on a love of baking to the next generation. Our Master William Marle joined Liveryman Cassie Howard and friends for a Homegrown Bread workshop at Portway Primary School, Stratford this week.Following the process from grain to bread, the children gain a new understanding of where their food comes from. […]
French Baking
Beautiful Baguettes “An absolute joy from start to finish”Not all members of our Company are actual bakers when they join the Company. However, we are keen to provide everyone with the chance to improve their baking skills, and of course, enjoy the fruits of their labours.Our Master William Marle joined members of the Company and […]
New Master Baker
WILLIAM MARLE On 24th November, William Marle took office as the Master of the Company. William became a liveryman of the Bakers in 1979 and joined the Court in 2000. He has been on various committees over the last 20+ years, most notably on the Executive Committee and as Chair of the Long-Term Planning Committee. William became […]
Star Bakers
The baking trade is full of initiatives to encourage the next generation of bakers.Two of these combined this week, when Liveryman Cassie Howard’s ‘Grow Your Own Playground’ project visited Chisenhale Primary School in Bow, London, for a Homegrown Bread workshop. These interactive days are always a great success with the children. This time, the Star […]
Lady Mayor’s Show
The Master Baker Peter Baker, Second Warden Alison Springett, Liveryman Jake White and youngest Freeman Obé Swinney took to the streets for the Lady Mayor’s Show this weekend.The third woman to hold the office of Lord Mayor of London, Dame Susan Langley is the first to adopt the Lady Mayor title.Our Bakers marched as part […]