Freshly Baked Goods Every morning.

INGATESTONE | BILLERICAY

Morning
Goods
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6" Cakes
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Celebration Cakes
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Enjoy every single bite

Discover Our Freshly
Baked Bread & Rolls

Each morning, before the day begins, we bake our bread from scratch on-site — warm, crusty loaves that fill the bakery with rich, irresistible aromas and real handmade flavour

Baked to Impress, Made to Celebrate

Celebration Cakes

From beautifully handcrafted birthday cakes to picture-perfect cupcakes and custom designs for every occasion, our talented team brings flavour and creativity together in every bake. Explore our cake collections and find the perfect centrepiece for your next celebration.

Handcrafted goodness

The perfect blend of taste and tradition.

Ingatestone’s finest traditional bakery, rising early to craft fresh bread and irresistible morning treats each day.

Handcrafted with love

Handcrafted loaves made with love and tradition.

Ravens Bakery Building was built, in the 17th century in the heart of a country village called Ingatestone.

Ravens Bakery has stood at the heart of Ingatestone since the 17th century, where bread was once delivered by horse and cart to village residents. Generations of the Raven family baked through wars and changing times, with coal ovens, early morning starts, and a proud community spirit. Their legacy lives on in the walls of our shop and the stories we continue to tell.

In 1991, Giselle Hyland brought new life to Ravens Bakery, crafting artisan bread and confectionery with care. Her daughter Jessica and son-in-law Jon took over in 2017, adding a family-friendly garden and modern touches while keeping traditional values alive. We bake everything fresh, support local suppliers, and embrace sustainability and dietary inclusivity with pride.

Taste the freshness

Real reviews from our valued customers.

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Glen Smith
18 October 2026
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Absolutely fantastic bakery! The friendly, welcoming staff make every visit feel warm and inviting, greeting customers with genuine smiles and helpful recommendations, ( massive thank you to Kerry for introducing me to the delicious Oat Latte, now my favourite coffee they serve), The air is filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and buttery pastries creating a comforting atmosphere the moment you walk in. The cakes are beautifully made, with smooth, glossy icing, delicate decorations and layers that are soft, moist and full of flavor. Each bite offers a lovely balance of sweetness and texture. The breads are fresh from the oven, with crisp, golden crusts and warm, airy centers that have a wonderfully fragrant. The sandwiches are equally enjoyable, prepared with quality ingredients, crisp vegetables, flavorful fillings and soft, fresh bread. There is plenty of choice, and every sandwich tastes fresh, satisfying and carefully put together. Ravens bakery is a real gem. I highly recommend to anyone who appreciates delicious food, beautiful presentation and a welcoming setting. 🥐🍰🥪
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Chan
10 October 2026
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Had jelly cat cupcakes made for my daughter’s 13th which I picked up today, they were perfect down to every detail! They always amaze me with how perfect they make my cakes! Would highly recommend! Thankyou again :)
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Le Critique
3 October 2026
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I cant praise these guys enough. Despite being fully booked they agreed to make a custom birthday cake for my wife's 40th. The cake was perfect and exactly as requested, tasted incredible and was very high quality. Excellent price too!
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Ernie T
10 August 2026
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Designed and Ordered a special celebration cake for our big day, and from discussing and placing the order and right through to the finish and collection everything was handled perfectly. The finished cake was amazing and we got lots of comments on how amazing it looked and once cut, on how delicious it tasted. Thank you to all involved for your expertise, time and trouble you all took for us, with a special shout to Danielle for organising it all.
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Hayley Geurts
3 August 2026
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We were recommended Ravens for our Mum’s 70th Birthday Garden Party. We ordered an afternoon tea for 20 people and it was glorious! The portions were super generous, the fillings of the sandwiches were delicious and the presentation was wonderful. Thank you all so so much for making her birthday so special. We’ll absolutely be back and will spread the word.
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Darren
18 June 2026
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My wife ordered my birthday cake from Ravens and it was absolutely spectacular and a work of art. It was based around my favourite film, The Wicker Man and was beautifully decorated and of course tasted amazing - chocolate on one layer and cherry bakewell on another. Thank you so much to Caroline for baking and decorating it!! We have been Ravens customers for 15 years and feel so lucky to have them in our village