Colline and Rhona sit down with Catherine from Teddy Bears Bakes - the baker behind Compton’s beloved honesty cake cupboard. Catherine shares how a village idea became a thriving side business, from registering, inspections and Natasha’s Law labelling to pricing realities (hello, soaring chocolate costs), cameras for accountability, and community trust.

We talk best-sellers (millionaire’s shortbread, jammy dodger blondies, loaded brownies), freezer strategy for bake-ahead weeks, why she rotates menus, and plans for markets (Newbury Artisan Market) and future postals - plus her dream dessert van. It’s a joyful look at micro-hospitality, neurodivergent focus, and a village that shows up for great bakes.

You can find out about Teddy Bear's Bakes at https://www.instagram.com/teddy.bearsbakes?igsh=YzdzNjJpbjJ1b3R2

You can find out more about Colline's Kitchen at https://www.collineskitchen.com

You can find out more about Thyme catering at https://www.instagram.com/thyme_homecook

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