18th March 2024
Award-winning Kent bakery Gilda collaborates with two famous Kent suppliers Shepherd Neame and Chesemakers of Canterbury to launch Savoury Hot Cross buns
Award-winning bakery, Gilda, nestled in the heart of the Kentish countryside just outside of Canterbury and renowned for its dedication to artisanal excellence, is excited to announce the launch of a special collaboration highlighting Kent’s finest produce: the Ashmore Cheddar and Shepherd Neame Spitfire Ale
Hot Cross Bun. Just in time for Easter, these savoury buns represent a true fusion of Kentish craftsmanship, featuring premium ingredients sourced from esteemed partners.
Gilda Bakery proudly partners with Shepherd Neame, Kent's oldest brewery, to infuse their iconic hot cross buns with the rich, malty flavours of the legendary Spitfire ale. This collaboration epitomises their commitment to supporting and celebrating local businesses that share a dedication to quality and tradition.
In addition, they have further enhanced the traditional hot cross bun by incorporating Ashmore Farmhouse, a cheddar-style cheese from acclaimed Cheesemakers of Canterbury. Renowned for its creamy texture and subtle nutty undertones, Ashmore cheese adds a unique savoury dimension to the buns perfectly complementing the hearty flavours of the Spitfire ale.
“As a small artisan business, we are delighted to be collaborating with such iconic Kent suppliers.” Jon Warren, founder & managing director, Gilda Bakery
“Using locally-sourced ingredients wherever possible and partnering with local suppliers is something we strive to do, and we are delighted that our iconic brand, Spitfire, is helping this truly local collaboration fly high this Easter.” Rose Davis, brands marketing manager, Shepherd Neame
“My new favourite for a Sunday brunch , Ashmore and Shepherd Neame beer hot cross buns”. Jane Bowyer, owner, Cheesemakers of Canterbury
The Gilda Easter collection this year also includes chocolate hot cross buns made with chocolate brownie chunks as well as traditional fruit hot cross buns, a hot cross bun loaf, a contemporary take on the classic Simnel Cake, and a classic sticky toffee pudding.
The Easter Collection is available for pre-order online at www.gildabakery.com and at the bakery in Bishopsbourne, near Canterbury. A selection of these products will also be able to be purchased at Faversham Market every Saturday and through various wholesale customers including Macknade in Faversham, Gibson’s Farm shop in Wingham and and Perry Court Farm shop near Ashford; recent winners of Farm Shop of the Year in the Kent and Medway Food & Drink Awards.
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Gilda Bakery Ltd
Gilda is an artisan bakery in a beautiful, rural Kent location, producing quality, handmade bread and pastries.
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Cheesemakers Of Canterbury
Our cheese is made from unpasteurised British Freisan cows milk at the newly refurbished Dargate dairy site, Lamberhurst farm near Canterbury.
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Shepherd Neame Ltd
The fifth-generation independent family business produces Kentish ales of such renown that they are afforded Protected Geographical Indication from the EU.
