kitchen diaries

David Drakeley David Drakeley

October 2024

Warm up this autumn with our new seasonal drinks menu—think spiced lattes, indulgent hot chocolates, and all your cosy favourites! Our Blakes soup & toastie deal is back by popular demand, perfect for those cold lunchtime breaks. If you’re in the mood for something a little heartier, check out the new Coleshill menu, packed with comforting dishes bursting with seasonal flavour. And as the holidays approach, don’t miss the opening of our online Christmas shop!

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

August 2024

Hold onto your rolling pins, because August has been a whirlwind of baking brilliance! This month, our ovens have been working overtime to bring you a parade of irresistible treats. Plus, get the latest kitchen updates from Coleshill and discover new cakes and bakes from the Clanfield bakery team.

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

April 2024

New season fruits and vegetables have prompted a freshen up of our Goodness Bowl offering at Clanfield and Coleshill, including White Bean & Asparagus Salad with Wild Garlic Dressing, Harissa Roast Cauliflower & Red Quinoa Salad and Daniel’s personal favourite, Spicy Slaw. 

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

March 2024

Our biggest Easter ever! New Children’s lunchboxes (perfect for your little ones, complete with a freshly baked miniature sweet treat from our bakery) and a big thank you!

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

February 2024

Our much-loved Hot Cross Buns are back from 1st March, right up until Easter (everyday at Clanfield and Thursday-Sunday every week at Coleshill). Along with our Creme Egg Scotch Eggs, and for the very first time we have baked Semla Buns (be quick - our Semla buns will be making their final appearance at Clanfield this Friday, 23rd Feb). 

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

January 2024

We know January can be blue, so grab yourself a hot drink (cinnamon bun if you're lucky), curl up and read on about some feel good news.

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

December 2023

We've had a very busy end to the year at Blake's Kitchen. In the last few weeks we welcomed Coleshill as the third spot in our family of café/bakeries. The team have worked tirelessly to open our newest site located in the Buscot & Coleshill Estate (part of the National Trust).

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

September & October 2023

Ho, ho ho! The Blake's Christmas Shop is now open on our website! Place your order now for collection from Clanfield on 23rd or 24th December... but be quick! Stocks are limited for each day. Please note we will be closing at 2pm on Christmas Eve so all orders will need to be collected before this time

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

June 2023

June heralds the beginning of summer, a month of long sunny days (well, fingers crossed), of lazy days spent outdoors and enjoying delicious fresh food. Here at Blake's we're bringing the sunshine to our seasonal menu with some show stoppers emerging from our bakery and kitchen teams.

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David Drakeley David Drakeley

(Early) may 2023

May 2023 will go down in history as a month of long weekends, celebrations and cake. Our early-May Kitchen Diary brings news of Coronation specials, Father's Day planning and little celebration of our own....

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