The Bread Factory Bread Awards
At The Bread Factory, we believe success isn’t just something you achieve—it’s something you share. That’s why we host The Bread Awards—a biannual celebration of the incredible people behind our craft.
Our Values
We believe a job well done starts with doing things properly, not taking shortcuts. From how we work to how we serve our customers, quality always comes first.
We focus on giving our customers a consistently great experience through clear
communication, proactive service, and taking accountability when things do not go to plan.
That commitment runs through everything we do, from how we support our teams to how we deliver for our customers, every day.
Baking sits at the heart of everything we do.
Every loaf, pastry and cake is made with pride, skill, and attention to detail. For the past 30 years, we have helped set the standards of baking in the UK. This is because we take responsibility for every product we make, combining skill, craft, and innovation.
We respect traditional techniques while innovating, always striving for the best in flavour, nutrition, and sustainability. Our approach is guided by care and purpose - from sourcing ingredients better to baking as late as possible for maximum freshness and delivering products for our customers on time.
The Bread Factory wouldn’t exist without the teams, customers, and communities around us. We show respect and support to everyone we work and partner with. We listen, keep our promises, and act with integrity in all we do.
Helping each other without being asked is part of how we work. Small acts of kindness, courtesy, and taking initiative make our teams stronger and ensure everyone feels valued.
We are proud to support the communities around us, from our local neighbourhoods to the charity partners we work with. We show our care through everyday actions, building relationships, supporting others, and leaving a positive in our bakeries and beyond.
As bakers, we recognise our responsibility to the land that feeds us. We believe better baking starts with better ingredients. That is why we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers who share our commitment to improving how food is grown and made, and to building a better food system.
Through careful sourcing, close supplier relationships, and reducing waste wherever possible, we work to leave a positive impact beyond our bakeries.
Across every department, role, and location, it’s the passion, dedication, and care of our teams that shape who we are. The Bread Awards honour those individuals who go above and beyond to bring our CARE Values to life every single day—A Job Well Done, About Each Other, About Baking, About Community and About Nature.
More than just recognition, these awards reflect our culture. They’re a moment to come together, celebrate our collective achievements, and remind us that—no matter our role—we’re all part of something greater.
The Bread Awards are our way of saying thank you—and of celebrating what makes The Bread Factory truly special: Our People.