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
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.
Ingatestone’s finest traditional bakery, rising early to craft fresh bread and irresistible morning treats each day.
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.
GOOD Based on 108 reviews Posted on Google Ernie T10 August 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Posted on Google Hayley Geurts3 August 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.Posted on Google Darren18 June 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 villagePosted on Google James Lee18 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic custom made cake for our sons 7th birthday. Great service from the team - strongly recommended.Posted on Google Dian Jones14 May 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow what a find! Absolutely lovely lunch and the biggest selection of cakes, bread, rolls and goodies I have ever seen. The bread is like going back 50 years when it was ‘real bread’! As for the cakes - simply sublime. All the staff were lovely as well - can’t wait to go back!Posted on Google jayce young23 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely staff and the food is always fresh and tastyPosted on Google H KD13 April 2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. such a lovely experience at Ravens Bakery in Ingatestone! Blyth and Lauren were incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in, creating such a warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was absolutely splendid, fresh, delicious, and clearly made with care. It’s always a pleasure to find a place where both the service and quality are top-notch. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area! We did all the way from London! 🙏🏽