Welcome to Big River Bakery - The Power of the Stottie!
We are a small-batch bakery located in the heart of Newcastle specialising in slow ferment, handmade breads and baked goods, made with locally sourced ingredients. We’re also a social enterprise, aiming to embed in the fabric of our area and contribute to the wellbeing of our community in all its facets. We are also famous for our stottie cakes! You can support our work every time you buy products in our bakery shop, attend a baking course or shop online - you can also support us directly via donation- Thank you
CHECK OUT OUR XMAS GIFTS HERE- SCOTTY THE STOTTIE CAKE MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE
You can see us in action in this video...
PROUD TO BE PART OF THE REAL BREAD CAMPAIGN - OUR BREAD CONTAINS NO PRESERVATIVES OR IMPROVERS. BREAD AS IT SHOULD BE.



Delivering social value, one loaf at a time.
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Online Shop
Browse our shopWe have some great baking-themed gifts available in our online shop - from stottie baking kits, Sourdough kits, stottie cakes, and even a children's book and cuddly toy - Introducing The Adventures of Scotty the Stottie. The perfect gifts for all ages. You can also buy a 'pay it forward gift card for us to pass on to someone in need to purchase a meal.
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Baking Courses
Browse coursesWe run a fantastic line up of baking courses. From the poetic and creative aspect of bread making – to the illusive dark art of Sourdough – we have a range of courses to suit all tastes. Make ideal presents! Gift vouchers available for stottie cake making, introduction to bread making and Introduction to Sourdough.
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Wholesale
Find out moreWe supply wholesale baked goods across Newcastle and the Tyne Valley. From stottie cakes to chocolate cakes. Get in touch for more information.
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Private Baking Parties
Find out moreHave a special occasion coming up and want to celebrate with something a little different? We offer bespoke baking sessions for groups of up to 10 people. From birthday to retirement parties and hen do's - or just family get-togethers. Stottie cake baking is very popular and a fun way to celebrate.
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Corporate Baking Days
Find out moreFancy something a little bit different for your Business Team Build or Corporate entertainment for clients? We offer bespoke sessions - tailored to your individual needs. We also provide corporate hospitality - from business breakfasts and lunches to afternoon tea.
Best Sellers
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Big River Bakery Gift Card - Pay Forward a meal & hot drink to Someone in Need
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New The Adventures of Super Scotty the Stottie Cake
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Large Stottie Cakes - to post (x4)
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Celebration Cookie - 12" delicious hand made Cookie ideal for any occasion delivered across the UK
Regular price £12.00Regular priceUnit price per