# Wedges Bakery: Full Knowledge Base for AI Agents > Long-form companion to /llms.txt. Generated at build time from the same > data sources the site renders from. Last regenerated: 2026-09-14. Site: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk Tagline: Bakery, Cafe & Deli Since 1850 Founded: 1850 --- ## Page Overviews (BLUF answers) ### Wedges Bakery | Bakery, Cafe & Deli in Solihull Since 1850 - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/ - Description: Family-run bakery, cafe & deli in Solihull since 1850. Fresh sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes & coffee. Visit Hockley Heath or Dovehouse Parade. Our bakers make bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries at Hockley Heath each morning, stocking our original bakery and Dovehouse Parade café and deli. Pop in for a freshly made sandwich, a coffee or something from the counter. ### Our Menu | Wedges Bakery, Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu/ - Description: View our full menu. Fresh sandwiches, breakfast rolls, jacket potatoes, sausage rolls, cakes, coffee & more. Wedges Bakery, Solihull. Fresh bread, handmade savoury bakes and cakes from our Hockley Heath bakehouse, alongside sandwiches, breakfast rolls and coffee at both shops. Choose a section below, and speak to the team about any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering. ### Cakes in Solihull: Fresh Cake Cabinet, Daily | Wedges Bakery - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/cakes/ - Description: Cakes in Solihull, baked fresh daily. Slices, traybakes, pastries and scones from our cake cabinet at Wedges Bakery: Hockley Heath & Dovehouse Parade. Wedges Bakery bakes a fresh cake cabinet selection at our Hockley Heath bakery every morning (Victoria sponges, traybakes, scones, slices and Danish pastries) and stocks the same range at our Dovehouse Parade cafe in Solihull. We don't take cake orders or make custom or wedding cakes; you simply walk in and choose from what's been baked that day. ### Wedges Bakery Hockley Heath | The Original Bakery Since 1850 - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath/ - Description: Visit our original Hockley Heath bakery at 495 School Road. Fresh sandwiches, sausage rolls, cakes & more made on-premises daily. Open 7 days a week. Our original bakery at 495 School Road, Hockley Heath (B94 6RP) is the home of Wedges baking. Our team starts early each morning to make bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries for both shops. ### Wedges Bakery Dovehouse Parade | Cafe & Bakery in Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/dovehouse/ - Description: Visit Wedges on Dovehouse Parade, Solihull. Fresh bakery goods, sandwiches, coffee & cakes. Order delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat. Our neighbourhood café and deli at 387 Warwick Road, Dovehouse Parade (B91 1BQ) brings freshly baked favourites from Hockley Heath to this corner of Solihull. Pop in for a sandwich, a coffee or something from the cake counter. ### Catering & Food to Order | Wedges Bakery, Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/catering/ - Description: Wedges Bakery catering for events, parties & office lunches in Solihull. Sandwich platters, buffets, savoury selections, cakes & more. Contact us for a tailored quote. Wedges Bakery prepares sandwich platters, buffet and savoury selections, cakes, pastries and additional platters for meetings, parties and events across Solihull. Every order is tailored to the customer's guest numbers and preferences, prepared fresh at Hockley Heath and collected from the bakery. Contact Wedges for ideas, availability and a personalised quote; a minimum of 2 days' notice is required. ### Our Story - Over 175 Years | Wedges Bakery, Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/our-story/ - Description: Discover the Wedges Bakery story: from a village bakehouse in 1850 to a beloved Solihull bakery, cafe and deli. Family-run today, with fresh baking at its heart. The Wedges story began with Edwin Dyer’s bakehouse in Hockley Heath in 1850. Today, the Heptinstall family carries on the tradition of fresh baking, with our original bakery and the café and deli on Dovehouse Parade. ### Wedges Bakery Reviews | Customer Feedback & Review Links - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/reviews/ - Description: Read customer feedback about Wedges Bakery and visit the live Google and TripAdvisor listings for our Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade shops. Customer feedback for Wedges Bakery is available on the live Google listings for Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade and on TripAdvisor. The site links to those sources for current ratings and review totals rather than reproducing figures that can become stale. ### Careers at Wedges Bakery | Join Our Team in Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/careers/ - Description: Join the Wedges Bakery team. We are a friendly, family-run bakery in Solihull looking for great people at both our Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade locations. Wedges Bakery is a family-run team with no late nights, no split shifts, early finishes, staff discount, and a friendly community atmosphere. We recruit bakers, front-of-house, and kitchen staff for both our Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade locations. Applicants use the careers form or contact the relevant bakery directly. ### Contact Wedges Bakery: Phone, Email & Opening Hours, Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/contact/ - Description: Phone numbers, email, addresses and opening hours for both Wedges Bakery locations: Hockley Heath (495 School Road) and Dovehouse Parade, Solihull. Wedges Bakery can be contacted at two locations: Hockley Heath at 495 School Road, B94 6RP, phone 01564 702 542; Dovehouse Parade at 387 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1BQ, phone 0121 704 3848. Both locations are open seven days a week. ### Journal & News | Wedges Bakery, Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/ - Description: News, stories, and food insights from Wedges Bakery in Solihull. Read about our heritage, products, and the local community. The Wedges Bakery blog covers three categories: From the Oven (behind-the-scenes baking, product spotlights), Local Life (cycling routes, canal walks, community stories from Solihull and Hockley Heath), and Seasonal (Easter, spring menus, holiday hours). All posts are authored by the bakery team. ### Wedges Bakery near Earlswood | Visit Us in Hockley Heath - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/earlswood/ - Description: Looking for Wedges Bakery near Earlswood? Visit our original bakery on School Road in Hockley Heath, about 3 miles up the road and open seven days a week. Earlswood is served by the original Wedges Bakery in Hockley Heath at 495 School Road, approximately 3 miles north and around 10 minutes by car. It is open seven days a week and bakes everything on site. ### Wedges Bakery near Shelly Farm | Visit Us on Dovehouse Parade - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/shelly-farm/ - Description: Looking for Wedges Bakery near Shelly Farm? Visit our cafe on Dovehouse Parade, Warwick Road, Solihull, or order via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. Shelly Farm is served by the Wedges Bakery cafe on Dovehouse Parade at 387 Warwick Road, Solihull, approximately 3 miles away and around 10 minutes by car. Delivery is also available via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. ### Privacy & Cookie Policy | Wedges Bakery - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/privacy/ - Description: How Wedges Bakery handles your data, what cookies we use, and your rights under UK GDPR. Read our full privacy and cookie policy. Wedges Bakery's privacy and cookie policy covers newsletter subscriptions, emailed contact, catering and careers enquiries, and Google Analytics (only with explicit cookie consent). It was last updated on 27 August 2026. --- ## Our Story > "Baking in Hockley Heath since 1850. Still at the heart of our community." Wedges traces its roots to a village bakehouse in Hockley Heath in 1850. Today, our bakers start early to make bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries for our Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade shops. ### Heritage Timeline #### 1850: The Bakehouse Begins Edwin Dyer starts a bakehouse behind his house on School Lane, Hockley Heath. The lane would later become known as Dyers Lane, a name it still carries today. Fresh bread is baked in a wood-fired oven and sold to the local village community. #### Early 1900s: A New Chapter The bakery passes to Mr F. Allcott, who runs it through the First World War and into the 1930s. Despite the challenges of wartime rationing, the bakery continues to serve the community with fresh bread and baked goods. #### 1943: Jim Wedge Arrives Jim Wedge, who had been baking since the age of 12, arrives at the Hockley Heath bakery. Under his care, the bakery is renamed 'Wedges' and becomes a beloved fixture of village life. Jim's dedication to quality and tradition sets the standard that endures to this day. #### Early 1970s: The Griffiths Era Jim sells Wedges to Tom Griffiths. Tom and his family continue the tradition of fresh, artisan baking for over 40 years, maintaining the same commitment to quality ingredients and time-honoured recipes that customers have come to expect. #### 2013: A Family Legacy Continues The bakery is acquired by the Heptinstall family, who bring fresh energy while honouring the traditions that have made Wedges special for over 160 years. Investment in the bakery and its team ensures the next chapter is as strong as the last. #### The 2010s & early 2020s: Reaching Further Across Solihull Over the years Wedges grew beyond Hockley Heath, with shops at the Earlswood garden centre and at Shelly Farm in the Shirley side of Solihull. Both became much-loved local stops before closing in recent years (Earlswood in around 2020 and Shelly Farm in 2023) as we focused our team and our baking on the two shops we still run today. #### Today: Two Locations, Same Warm Welcome Wedges is now focused on two locations across Solihull: our original Hockley Heath bakery and our cafe on Dovehouse Parade, Warwick Road. The baking still happens at Hockley Heath every morning, and both shops serve freshly made sandwiches, hot food, coffee, and of course our famous baked goods. Baking since 1850, and still going strong. ### Our Values - **Fresh Every Day**: Our bakers start early at Hockley Heath, making bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries for both shops. Fresh baking is at the heart of Wedges. - **Locally Sourced**: We work with local suppliers across the West Midlands to bring you the best ingredients. Fresh meat, seasonal produce, quality you can taste. - **Family-Run**: Wedges isn’t a chain or a franchise. We’re a family business, and every one of our team is part of the Wedges family. - **Community-First**: We’ve been part of the Solihull community for over 175 years. From serving our regulars to keeping our streets tidy, this is our home. --- ## Locations ### Wedges Bakery at Hockley Heath - Address: 495 School Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands B94 6RP - Phone: 01564 702 542 - Email: hockley@wedgesbakery.co.uk - Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=Wedges+Bakery+Hockley+Heath+reviews - Parking: Free parking available at the front and rear of the shop. - Delivery: Uber Eats, Deliveroo - Hours: - Monday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm - Sunday: 8:30am – 3:00pm - Features: - Original bakery - all baking done on-site - Full deli counter - Freshly made sandwiches - Hot and cold drinks - Outdoor seating area - Popular with cyclists and walkers - Near the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal - Delivery via Uber Eats & Deliveroo Our Hockley Heath bakery is where it all began in 1850, and where all the baking still happens today. Located in the heart of the village on School Road, our team of bakers arrives before dawn every morning to prepare the fresh breads, cakes, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, and pastries that Wedges is famous for. The bakery sits near the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, making it a popular stop for walkers, cyclists, and canal-boat enthusiasts exploring the West Midlands countryside. With a well-stocked deli counter, freshly made sandwiches, and hot drinks, it is the perfect pit-stop whether you are out for a morning ride or picking up bread for the week. Step inside and you will find the same welcoming atmosphere that has drawn customers through our doors for over 175 years. Browse the deli counter, choose from our display of freshly baked goods, or grab a coffee and enjoy our outdoor seating area. If you would rather stay put, you can also order delivery from this bakery on Uber Eats or Deliveroo. ### Wedges on Dovehouse Parade - Address: 387 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 1BQ - Phone: 0121 704 3848 - Email: dovehouse@wedgesbakery.co.uk - Reviews: https://www.google.com/search?q=Wedges+Bakery+Dovehouse+Solihull+reviews - Parking: Street parking available directly outside the shop on Warwick Road. - Delivery: Uber Eats, Deliveroo, Just Eat - Hours: - Monday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Saturday: 8:30am – 4:00pm - Sunday: 9:30am – 3:00pm - Features: - Cosy cafe with seating - Fresh baked goods delivered daily from Hockley Heath - Freshly made sandwiches and toasties - Hot and cold drinks - Delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo & Just Eat - Friendly, relaxed atmosphere Our Dovehouse Parade shop brings fresh Wedges baking to the neighbourhood. Located on Warwick Road, this cosy cafe and bakery serves the local community with the same freshly baked goods, handmade sandwiches, and friendly service that have made Wedges a household name for over 175 years. Every morning, our baked goods are delivered fresh from the Hockley Heath bakery, so you can enjoy the same quality bread, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, cakes, and pastries at our Warwick Road shop. Pop in for a coffee and a slice of cake, pick up a freshly made sandwich for lunch, or take home a loaf of bread for the family. With a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, Dovehouse Parade is the perfect spot for a catch-up with friends, a quick lunch break, or a weekend morning treat. You can also order delivery or collection from this location via Uber Eats, Deliveroo, or Just Eat. --- ## Serving Earlswood & Shelly Farm ### Wedges Bakery at Earlswood - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/earlswood/ - Area served by: Wedges Bakery at Earlswood Visit Wedges in Hockley Heath, just up the road Our original bakery on School Road in Hockley Heath is open seven days a week and is where every loaf, sausage roll, scotch egg and cake is baked fresh each morning, about 3 miles north of Earlswood. If Solihull town is more convenient, we also have a cafe and bakery on Dovehouse Parade, Warwick Road. ### Wedges Bakery at Shelly Farm - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/shelly-farm/ - Area served by: Wedges Bakery at Shelly Farm Visit Wedges on Dovehouse Parade in Solihull Our cafe and bakery on Warwick Road serves freshly baked bread, sausage rolls, sandwiches, cakes and barista coffee, plus delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. About 3 miles north-east of Shelly Farm. Want to see where the baking actually happens? Our original Hockley Heath bakery is also open seven days a week. --- ## Customer Reviews Read current customer reviews, photos and ratings on the shop listings: - [Hockley Heath on Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Wedges+Bakery+Hockley+Heath+reviews) - [Dovehouse Parade on Google](https://www.google.com/search?q=Wedges+Bakery+Dovehouse+Solihull+reviews) - [Wedges on TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187061-d9861374-Reviews-Wedges_Bakery-Solihull_West_Midlands_England.html) --- ## Careers Wedges Bakery is a family-run business and we treat our team that way. We are always interested in hearing from people who share our passion for quality food and excellent customer service. ### Life at Wedges - Friendly, close-knit team - Family atmosphere where everyone matters - Early finishes so you can enjoy your evenings - Community-focused workplace - Staff discount on all bakery products - No late nights or split shifts ### How to Apply We look for bakers, front-of-house staff, and kitchen team members across both our Hockley Heath and Dovehouse Parade locations. To express an interest, use the careers form and select a location, or email the relevant bakery directly. --- ## Privacy & Cookie Policy Last updated: 9 September 2026 Contact for data requests: hockley@wedgesbakery.co.uk #### Who we are Wedges Bakery is a family-run bakery, café and deli with two locations in Solihull, West Midlands. We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this website. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at hockley@wedgesbakery.co.uk. #### What information we collect We collect information in two ways. Information you give us: when you use our forms, we collect only what you provide. Newsletter sign-up: your email address. Contact form: your chosen bakery, name, email, phone number (optional), and message. Catering enquiry: your name, email, phone number (optional), event date, guest count, and any additional notes. Careers form: your name, email, phone number (optional), preferred role and location, availability, message, and any CV link you choose to provide. Information collected automatically (only with your consent): if you accept analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect aggregated usage data. This helps us understand how people use our website so we can improve it. Google Analytics collects: pages you visit and how long you spend on them; how you found our site; your general location (city level, not your address); your device type and browser; interactions such as menu views, form submissions, and outbound clicks. This data is pseudonymous and aggregated. It does not include your name or contact details, and we do not attempt to identify individuals from it. #### Cookies we use Our site uses a small number of cookies and local storage entries. cookie_consent (local storage, persistent, strictly necessary): remembers your cookie preference. _ga (2 years, analytics, consent required): Google Analytics, distinguishes visitors. _ga_* (2 years, analytics, consent required): Google Analytics, maintains session state. Google Analytics cookies are only set if you click "That's fine" on our cookie banner. If you decline, no analytics cookies are placed and no tracking occurs. #### How we use your information Newsletter emails: to send you occasional updates about Wedges Bakery (you can unsubscribe at any time). Contact messages: to respond to your enquiry. Catering enquiries: to provide you with a quote and arrange your order. Careers enquiries: to consider your interest in working with us and contact you about suitable roles. Analytics data: to understand how our website is used and improve it. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. #### Legal basis for processing Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases: Consent, for analytics cookies and newsletter sign-ups. Legitimate interest, for responding to contact, catering and careers enquiries you have initiated. #### Who processes your data In addition to Wedges Bakery, the following service providers process data on our behalf: Google LLC (Google Analytics), anonymous website usage statistics (policies.google.com/privacy). Replit Inc. stores website enquiries and hosts the website. Resend sends staff notifications and customer acknowledgements for contact, catering and careers enquiries. Data may be transferred outside the UK where these providers operate. Appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. #### How long we keep your data Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe. Contact, catering and careers enquiries: our retention intent is to keep them for up to 12 months after the enquiry is resolved, subject to our operational and legal needs. Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default. #### Your rights Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; ask us to correct inaccurate data; ask us to delete your data; withdraw consent at any time (for analytics, use the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer; for newsletters, use the unsubscribe link in any email); lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. To exercise any of these rights, email us at hockley@wedgesbakery.co.uk. #### Managing cookies You can change your cookie preference at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This will reset your preference and show the cookie banner again. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how some websites function. #### Changes to this policy We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to check back occasionally. --- ## Featured / Signature Products ### Giant Scotch Eggs (Baker's Pick) Hand-crumbed by our bakers every morning with seasoned sausagemeat wrapped around an egg. One of these and you won’t need lunch. --- ## Full Menu ### Sandwiches & Toasties - Build Your Own Cold Sandwich: Choose your bread, filling, and salad - Build Your Own Hot Sandwich: Choose your bread and hot filling - Cheese Toastie: Plain cheese toastie - Cheese & Onion Toastie: Mature cheddar and red onion - Cheese & Tomato Toastie: Cheddar and tomato toastie - Ham & Cheese Toastie: Sliced ham with mature cheddar - Tuna Melt Toastie: Tuna mayo with melted cheddar - Bacon & Cheese Toastie: Bacon with melted cheddar - Bacon & Brie Toastie: Bacon with melted brie - Brie & Cranberry Toastie: Brie with cranberry sauce - Chicken Tikka & Cheese Toastie: Chicken tikka with melted cheese - Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Toastie: Chicken breast, bacon, and melted cheese - Croque Monsieur: Classic French ham and cheese toastie - Burger: Freshly made burger (Hockley Heath only) ### Breakfast - Breakfast Sandwich: Choose from bacon, sausage, or egg on a fresh bread roll - Toast (1 Slice): Single slice of thick-cut toast - Toast (2 Slices): Two slices of thick-cut toast ### Savoury Bakes - Sausage Roll: Hand-crimped sausage roll, baked fresh every morning - Plain Scotch Egg: Egg wrapped in seasoned sausage meat, coated in golden breadcrumbs - Chilli Scotch Egg: Our classic scotch egg with a spicy kick - Cheese & Onion Pasty: Mature cheddar and onion in flaky pastry - Beef & Veg Pasty: Beef and vegetable pasty in flaky pastry - Steak Pasty (Large): Large Proper Cornish steak pasty - Vegetable Samosa: Spiced vegetables in a crispy pastry shell - Chicken Tikka Samosa: Chicken tikka filling in a crispy pastry shell - Lamb Samosa: Spiced lamb in a crispy pastry shell - Small Pork Pie: Traditional hand-raised pork pie - Medium Pork Pie: Traditional hand-raised pork pie, medium size - Chicken & Mushroom Pie (Small): Chicken and mushroom pie - Steak & Kidney Pie (Small): Steak and kidney pie - Ham, Brie & Potato Quiche (Small): Ham, brie, and potato quiche - Ham, Brie & Potato Quiche (Large): Ham, brie, and potato quiche - Mushroom & Parmesan Quiche (Small): Mushroom and parmesan quiche - Mushroom & Parmesan Quiche (Large): Mushroom and parmesan quiche - Olive & Goats Cheese Quiche (Small): Olive and goats cheese quiche - Olive & Goats Cheese Quiche (Large): Olive and goats cheese quiche - Spinach & Walnut Quiche (Small): Spinach and walnut quiche - Spinach & Walnut Quiche (Large): Spinach and walnut quiche - Vegetable Quiche (Small): Mixed vegetable quiche - Vegetable Quiche (Large): Mixed vegetable quiche ### Jacket Potatoes - Jacket Potato: Choose from butter, cheese, beans, tuna mayo, chilli con carne, coronation chicken, and more (Hockley Heath only) ### Cakes & Pastries - Cake Wedge (Slice): Freshly cut slice of cake, ask for today's selection - Gateau (Slice): Gateau slice, ask for today's selection - Mini Gateau: Individual mini gateau - Cheesecake (Slice): Creamy cheesecake slice - Cherry Bakewell Slice: Almond frangipane with cherry topping - Custard Slice: Layers of puff pastry with vanilla custard - Hazelnut Chocolate Slice: Hazelnut and chocolate layered slice - Millionaire Slice: Shortbread, caramel, and chocolate - Chocolate Brownie: Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie - Chocolate Flapjack: Oaty flapjack with chocolate topping - Plain Flapjack: Classic golden oat flapjack - Cornflake Cake: Crunchy chocolate cornflake cake - Chocolate Eclair: Choux pastry filled with cream, topped with chocolate - Eccles Cake: Flaky pastry filled with currants - Danish Pastry: Flaky pastry with sweet filling - Fruit Tart: Pastry tart with fresh fruit - Citron Lemon Tart: Tangy lemon tart - Florentine: Caramelised nut and fruit biscuit with chocolate - Pineapple Cream: Light pineapple cream pastry - Rum Baba Cake: Rum-soaked sponge cake - Plain Croissant: Buttery, flaky French pastry - Pain au Chocolat: Buttery laminated pastry with a rich chocolate centre - Almond Croissant: Croissant filled with almond cream - Cream Scone: Fruit scone served with jam and cream - Muffin: Choose from chocolate, fudge, or lemon - Cookie: Freshly baked cookie ### Breads, Rolls & Baps - Crusty Cob: Our best-selling bread roll: crispy crust, soft inside - Baby Cottage: Small cottage-style bread roll - Finger Roll: Soft finger-shaped bread roll - White Bap (3"): Individual white bread roll - White Bap (3") x 6pk: Pack of 6 white bread rolls - Large White Bap (5"): Large white bread roll - Granary Bap (3"): Individual granary bread roll - Granary Bap (3") x 6pk: Pack of 6 granary bread rolls - White Bloomer: Classic white loaf, baked fresh daily - White Farmhouse (Large): Large traditional white farmhouse loaf - White Farmhouse (Small): Small traditional white farmhouse loaf - Granary Farmhouse (Large): Large malted grain farmhouse loaf - Granary Farmhouse (Small): Small malted grain farmhouse loaf - Wholemeal Farmhouse (Large): Large wholemeal farmhouse loaf - Tiger Loaf: Crusty tiger-print topped bread - Sourdough (Large): Slow-fermented large sourdough loaf - Sourdough (Medium): Slow-fermented medium sourdough loaf - Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia: Italian-style flatbread with garlic and rosemary - Tomato & Rosemary Focaccia: Italian-style flatbread with tomato and rosemary - Triangle Pesto Focaccia: Triangle focaccia with pesto ### Drinks - Cappuccino: Frothy espresso with steamed milk - Latte: Smooth espresso with steamed milk - Americano: Espresso with hot water - Flat White: Double espresso with velvety steamed milk - Espresso: Single shot of espresso - Macchiato: Espresso with a dash of steamed milk - Mocha: Espresso with chocolate and steamed milk - Filter Coffee: Freshly brewed filter coffee - Black Coffee: Black coffee - Milk Coffee: Coffee with milk - Chai Latte: Spiced chai with steamed milk - Dirty Chai: Chai latte with a shot of espresso - Iced Latte: Chilled espresso over ice with milk - Iced Coffee: Chilled coffee served over ice - Babycino: Frothy warm milk for little ones - Hot Chocolate: Rich hot chocolate with steamed milk - Breakfast Tea: Classic loose leaf breakfast tea, served with milk - Decaf Tea: Decaffeinated loose leaf tea - Earl Grey Tea: Aromatic bergamot-infused loose leaf black tea - Green Tea: Light and refreshing loose leaf green tea - Peppermint Tea: Refreshing peppermint loose leaf herbal tea - Lemon & Ginger Tea: Warming lemon and ginger loose leaf herbal tea - Banana & Strawberry Smoothie: Blended banana and strawberry smoothie (Dovehouse Parade only) - Red Berries Smoothie: Mixed red berries smoothie (Dovehouse Parade only) - Green Smoothie: Healthy green smoothie blend (Dovehouse Parade only) - Tropical Smoothie: Tropical fruit smoothie (Dovehouse Parade only) - Chocolate Milkshake: Thick and creamy chocolate milkshake (Dovehouse Parade only) - Strawberry Milkshake: Thick and creamy strawberry milkshake (Dovehouse Parade only) - Biscoff Milkshake: Biscoff-flavoured milkshake (Dovehouse Parade only) - Nutella Milkshake: Nutella-flavoured milkshake (Dovehouse Parade only) - Oreo Milkshake: Oreo cookie milkshake (Dovehouse Parade only) - Coca-Cola (Original): Can of Coca-Cola - Coca-Cola (Diet): Can of Diet Coca-Cola - Vimto Can: Can of Vimto - San Pellegrino (Orange): Sparkling orange drink - San Pellegrino (Lemon): Sparkling lemon drink - Folkingtons Bottle: Premium Folkingtons fruit drink - Fruit Shoot: Kids' fruit drink - Mineral Water (Still): Still mineral water - Mineral Water (Sparkling): Sparkling mineral water - Milk (Glass): Glass of milk --- ## Cake Cabinet Wedges Bakery's cake cabinet rotates daily. The full range (26 items) baked at our Hockley Heath bakery and stocked at Dovehouse Parade: ### Slices & Wedges - Cake Wedge (Slice): Freshly cut slice of cake, ask for today's selection - Gateau (Slice): Gateau slice, ask for today's selection - Mini Gateau: Individual mini gateau - Cheesecake (Slice): Creamy cheesecake slice - Cherry Bakewell Slice: Almond frangipane with cherry topping - Custard Slice: Layers of puff pastry with vanilla custard - Hazelnut Chocolate Slice: Hazelnut and chocolate layered slice - Millionaire Slice: Shortbread, caramel, and chocolate ### Traybakes & Brownies - Chocolate Brownie: Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie - Chocolate Flapjack: Oaty flapjack with chocolate topping - Plain Flapjack: Classic golden oat flapjack - Cornflake Cake: Crunchy chocolate cornflake cake ### Pastries & Patisserie - Chocolate Eclair: Choux pastry filled with cream, topped with chocolate - Eccles Cake: Flaky pastry filled with currants - Danish Pastry: Flaky pastry with sweet filling - Fruit Tart: Pastry tart with fresh fruit - Citron Lemon Tart: Tangy lemon tart - Florentine: Caramelised nut and fruit biscuit with chocolate - Pineapple Cream: Light pineapple cream pastry - Rum Baba Cake: Rum-soaked sponge cake - Plain Croissant: Buttery, flaky French pastry - Pain au Chocolat: Buttery laminated pastry with a rich chocolate centre - Almond Croissant: Croissant filled with almond cream ### Scones, Muffins & Cookies - Cream Scone: Fruit scone served with jam and cream - Muffin: Choose from chocolate, fudge, or lemon - Cookie: Freshly baked cookie --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Visiting **Q: What are Wedges Bakery's opening hours?** A: Our Hockley Heath bakery is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 8:30am to 3:00pm. Our Dovehouse Parade shop in Solihull is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 9:30am to 3:00pm. Hours may vary on bank holidays. **Q: Where is the nearest bakery to Solihull town centre?** A: Our Dovehouse Parade shop at 387 Warwick Road, Solihull (B91 1BQ) is conveniently located just off the main road, easily accessible from Solihull town centre. Street parking is available directly outside. **Q: Is there parking at Wedges Bakery?** A: Yes. Our Hockley Heath bakery has free parking at the front and rear of the shop. Our Dovehouse Parade shop in Solihull has street parking available directly outside on Warwick Road. **Q: Do you take card payments?** A: Yes: both shops take cash, Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards, and contactless payments (including Apple Pay and Google Pay). There's no minimum spend on card. We don't currently accept American Express. **Q: Can I sit in and eat?** A: Yes. Our Hockley Heath bakery has indoor and outdoor seating, and our Dovehouse Parade café in Solihull has a small sit-in area too. Everything on our menu can be eaten in or taken away. **Q: Are dogs welcome at Wedges Bakery?** A: Well-behaved dogs on a lead are very welcome on our outdoor seating area at Hockley Heath. We'll happily bring a bowl of water out. For food-hygiene reasons, dogs aren't allowed inside either shop. Assistance dogs are of course welcome anywhere. **Q: Do you have a customer toilet?** A: Neither shop has a public customer toilet: we're both compact village/parade premises focused on the bakery counter and a small sit-in area. **Q: Do you have high chairs or baby-change facilities?** A: We have a high chair available at our Hockley Heath bakery for little ones eating in, just ask the team and we'll get it set up. We don't have baby-change facilities at either shop. **Q: Is there free Wi-Fi at Dovehouse Parade?** A: We don't currently offer customer Wi-Fi at our Dovehouse Parade café. Most customers find 4G/5G coverage on Warwick Road is plenty for a quick coffee stop. **Q: Is Wedges Bakery good for cyclists?** A: Our Hockley Heath bakery is a popular stop for cyclists riding the West Midlands canal towpaths and country lanes. We have outdoor seating, and our bacon sandwiches and coffee are the perfect mid-ride fuel. Cyclists are always welcome, muddy kit and all! ### Food & Allergens **Q: Where does Wedges do its baking?** A: Our team of bakers works at Hockley Heath each morning, making bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries for both shops. Dovehouse Parade receives fresh deliveries from the bakehouse daily, with sandwiches and drinks prepared in the shops. **Q: How can I get allergen information?** A: Please tell a member of staff about any food allergy, intolerance, coeliac disease or dietary requirement before ordering. They can check the current allergen information for the items you are considering and discuss how they are prepared. Ingredients can change, so please check each time you order. **Q: Do you have gluten-free or vegan options?** A: Options vary by location and day. Please speak to a member of staff before ordering so they can discuss what is currently available, the relevant allergen information and how items are prepared. We do not make dietary or allergen-free guarantees on this website. **Q: Where can I see the full menu?** A: Our menu page lists sandwiches and toasties, breakfast, savoury bakes, jacket potatoes, cakes and pastries, breads, rolls and baps, and drinks. Availability can vary by location and day. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please speak to a member of staff before ordering so they can discuss current options and ingredients with you. ### Cakes **Q: Can I order a cake from Wedges Bakery?** A: We bake a wide selection of cakes, slices and pastries fresh every morning, displayed in the cabinets at both shops: pop in, choose what you fancy, and take it away or eat in. We don't take orders for custom or celebration cakes, but for catering platters (sandwich, savoury or sweet selections) please give us at least 2 days notice by phone or email. **Q: Do you make custom or wedding cakes?** A: No, we don't make bespoke, custom or wedding cakes to order. We focus on the freshly baked cabinet selection we sell every day at our Hockley Heath bakery and Dovehouse Parade café in Solihull. If you need something for a special occasion, our catering platters of sweet treats are a popular alternative. **Q: Can I order a birthday cake to collect?** A: We don't take orders for personalised birthday cakes. The cakes you'll find at Wedges are our daily-changing cabinet selection (gateau slices, brownies, traybakes, tarts, scones and more) perfect for sharing on the day. Call your nearest shop ahead of your visit and we'll let you know what's in today. **Q: What cakes do you have today?** A: Our cake cabinet changes daily depending on what our bakers have made that morning. You can usually expect classics like cake wedges, gateau slices, cheesecake, brownies, flapjacks, scones and pastries. Give your nearest shop a quick call before visiting if you have your heart set on something specific. ### Catering **Q: Does Wedges Bakery cater for events?** A: Yes, we offer catering for events, parties, office lunches and special occasions. We can prepare sandwich platters, buffets, savoury selections, cakes, pastries and additional fruit, salad, meat, cheese or bread platters on request. Please give us a minimum of 2 days notice and contact us to discuss your requirements and receive a tailored quote. **Q: How much notice do you need for catering?** A: We ask for a minimum of 2 days' notice on all catering orders so we can buy in fresh, prep and bake everything on the morning of your event. For larger orders or busy weeks (Christmas, Easter, school holidays), give us a week or more if you can. **Q: Do you deliver catering, or is it collection only?** A: Catering platters are collection only, from our Hockley Heath bakery. Most customers find this works well for an early-morning pickup en route to the event, and it keeps the food at its freshest. ### Delivery **Q: Does Wedges Bakery deliver?** A: Yes! Both of our shops deliver. Order from our Hockley Heath bakery on Uber Eats or Deliveroo, and from our Dovehouse Parade cafe in Solihull on Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat. Simply search for Wedges Bakery on your preferred platform and pick the shop nearest you. **Q: Which delivery apps can I order Wedges on?** A: Our Hockley Heath bakery is on Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Our Dovehouse Parade cafe in Solihull is on Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. Delivery areas are set by each app, so the shop you can order from will depend on your address. ### Other **Q: How old is Wedges Bakery?** A: Wedges traces its roots to the bakehouse founded by Edwin Dyer in Hockley Heath in 1850. The Heptinstall family has owned the bakery since 2013 and continues the tradition of fresh baking for the local community. **Q: Do you sell gift vouchers?** A: Yes: we sell paper gift vouchers in store at both shops. They can be spent on anything we sell at either location and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Pop in and ask at the counter about the available values. **Q: Are you hiring? How do I apply for a job?** A: We list our current openings on our careers page, but we're always keen to hear from friendly, hardworking people. Use the careers form with the role and location you are interested in, or email the relevant bakery directly with your CV and a short note. --- ## Blog Posts (full text) ### What Makes Our Sausage Rolls So Good? - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/what-makes-our-sausage-rolls-so-good/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Our giant sausage rolls are legendary in Solihull. Here is what goes into making them the best you will ever taste. If you have ever bitten into a Wedges sausage roll, you know the difference immediately. The pastry shatters into golden, buttery flakes. The filling is seasoned pork, packed tight, with real flavour and texture. There is nothing mass-produced about it. #### It Starts With the Pastry Our bakers make the pastry from scratch every morning at our Hockley Heath bakery. Real butter, real flour, hand-rolled and folded to create those layers of flaky perfection. No palm oil shortcuts here. The lamination process takes time and patience. Each batch is rolled, folded, chilled, and rolled again. It is the same technique used in croissant-making, and it is what gives our pastry that incredible shatter when you bite through it. #### The Filling We use quality pork sausage meat, seasoned with our own blend of herbs and spices. The recipe has been refined over decades, and every batch is hand-mixed and hand-rolled by our team. > "Some things are worth doing properly. Sausage rolls are one of them." (The Wedges baking team) #### Giant Means Giant The giant sausage roll is exactly that: giant. It is a proper meal in itself, not a snack. At around three pounds sixty, it is one of the best value lunches in Solihull. Pair it with a coffee and you are set for the afternoon. We bake them fresh throughout the morning, so whenever you visit, they are warm from the oven. That is the advantage of having a proper bakery with real ovens on-site, something that sets Wedges apart from the high-street chains. Next time you are in Hockley Heath or visiting our Dovehouse Parade shop in Solihull, ask for a giant sausage roll. Once you have had one, you will understand why people drive from across the West Midlands just for these. [Plan your visit to our Hockley Heath bakery](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) [Browse our full savouries and menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu) --- ### A Brief History of Baking in Hockley Heath - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/history-of-baking-in-hockley-heath/ - Date: 2026-02-20 - Read time: 4 min read From a Victorian bakehouse to a modern artisan bakery, the story of bread-making in this Solihull village spans over 175 years. Hockley Heath might be a small village on the edge of Solihull, but it has a baking heritage that rivals towns many times its size. For over 175 years, bread has been baked on the same site on School Road, making it one of the longest-running bakeries in the West Midlands. #### The First Bakehouse It all started in 1850, when Edwin Dyer built a bakehouse behind his home on School Lane. In those days, bread was baked in a wood-fired oven and sold to the local farming community. The lane eventually became known as Dyers Lane, a name that persists to this day. #### Through Two World Wars Through the early twentieth century, the bakery passed to Mr F. Allcott, who kept it running through the upheaval of the First World War and the rationing that followed. Bread was a staple, and the village bakery was a lifeline for the community. #### The Wedge Era The name Wedges arrived in 1943, when Jim Wedge, a baker since the age of twelve, took over the business. Jim brought new energy and recipes while respecting the traditions that made the bakery special. Under his stewardship, Wedges became a household name in the area. > "Jim Wedge was a baker since the age of twelve. He brought new energy and recipes while respecting the traditions that made the bakery special." #### A Family Legacy In the early 1970s, Tom Griffiths purchased the bakery and, with his family, ran it for over forty years. The Griffiths era saw the bakery evolve with the times while maintaining its commitment to fresh, handmade baking. Today, Wedges is owned by the Heptinstall family, who continue to invest in the bakery and its people. The ovens still fire up before dawn, the bakers still arrive in the early hours, and the bread is still baked fresh every single morning. Some things, thankfully, never change. If you are ever passing through Hockley Heath, whether by car, bike, canal boat, or on foot, stop by and experience a bakery that has been at the heart of this community for over 175 years. [Visit our Hockley Heath bakery, baking on-site since 1850](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### Best Cycling Cafe Stops Near Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-cycling-cafe-stops-near-solihull/ - Date: 2026-06-24 - Read time: 3 min read Planning a ride through the West Midlands countryside? Here are the best places to refuel, including our own Hockley Heath bakery. The countryside around Solihull and the wider West Midlands offers some fantastic cycling routes, from gentle canal towpath rides to more challenging road loops through Warwickshire. And what makes a great ride even better? A brilliant cafe stop. Here is our guide to the best cycling-friendly cafes near Solihull, starting with our own Hockley Heath bakery, of course. #### Wedges Bakery, Hockley Heath Right on the route for cyclists riding the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal towpath or exploring the lanes around Hockley Heath and Lapworth. We have outdoor seating, a warm welcome for muddy cyclists, and the kind of food that properly refuels you. There is plenty of space to lean or lock up your bike out front, and the team are well used to a group of riders piling in for coffee and cake on a Sunday morning. - Bacon sandwiches on fresh bread - Giant sausage rolls, warm from the oven - Proper coffee — flat whites, lattes, and cappuccinos - Freshly baked cakes and flapjacks - Open from 8am weekdays, 8:30am Sundays #### What to Refuel With There is a reason cyclists love a good bakery. A flapjack or a slice of cake is the perfect hit of quick energy mid-ride, while a sausage roll or bacon sandwich gives you something more substantial for a longer day in the saddle. Pair it with a strong coffee and you have the classic cyclist’s refuel. If you are riding on, we are happy to wrap something up to take with you for later in the route. #### The Best Routes The area around Solihull is blessed with quiet country lanes that are perfect for road cycling. Head south towards Henley-in-Arden and you are into proper Warwickshire countryside, with rolling hills and very little traffic. Loop out towards Lapworth, Baddesley Clinton, and Packwood for a scenic ride past National Trust houses and pretty villages, or push on to Henley-in-Arden and back for a satisfying morning’s distance. If you prefer to stay off the roads, the canal towpaths offer flat, traffic-free riding that is ideal for families and casual riders. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal runs right through Hockley Heath, so you can join the towpath just minutes from our door and ride as far as you like in either direction. > "Whether you are a seasoned road cyclist or a family out for a gentle towpath ride, Hockley Heath is the perfect halfway point." So next time you are planning a ride through the West Midlands, put Wedges Bakery on your route. Your legs, and your stomach, will thank you. [Get directions and opening hours for our Hockley Heath bakery](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### The Art of a Proper Breakfast Roll - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/the-art-of-a-proper-breakfast-roll/ - Date: 2026-03-01 - Read time: 3 min read What separates a great breakfast roll from a mediocre one? Fresh bread, quality ingredients, and people who care about getting it right. A breakfast roll might seem simple. Bread, filling, maybe some sauce. But anyone who has eaten enough of them knows there is a world of difference between a good one and a great one. At Wedges, we take breakfast seriously. #### The Bread Matters Most It starts with the roll itself. Ours are baked fresh every morning, right here in our Hockley Heath bakery. They come out of the oven soft, warm, and with just enough crust to hold everything together without falling apart in your hands. A stale roll, a cold roll, a roll that has been sitting wrapped in plastic since yesterday — you can taste the difference immediately. Freshness is not a luxury, it is the baseline. #### Quality Bacon, Proper Sausages We use quality back bacon and sausages from trusted suppliers. The bacon is cooked until the edges crisp but the centre stays tender. The sausages are meaty, well-seasoned, and never rubbery. - Back bacon — crispy edges, tender centre - Pork sausages — meaty, well-seasoned, never rubbery - Free-range eggs — cooked to order - Black pudding — for the full experience - Hash browns — golden and crispy #### The Details Then there are the details. Butter on the roll while it is still warm so it melts into the bread. A good squeeze of brown sauce or ketchup if you want it. Wrapped properly so it stays hot until you get to eat it. > "A breakfast roll is not just food. It is the thing that sets up your entire morning. We think it is worth getting right." We start serving breakfast from 8am at Hockley Heath and 8:30am at Dovehouse. The queue at the counter on a Saturday morning tells you everything you need to know — people come back because they know what they are getting. If you have not tried a Wedges breakfast roll yet, this weekend might be the time to fix that. [See our full breakfast and food menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu) [Find us at Hockley Heath or Dovehouse Parade](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### Easter at Wedges: Hot Cross Buns & More - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/easter-at-wedges-hot-cross-buns-and-more/ - Date: 2026-03-20 - Read time: 4 min read Our Easter range is here. From traditional hot cross buns to chocolate brownies and simnel cake, here is everything you need for the long weekend. Easter is one of our favourite times of year at Wedges. The bakery fills with the warm spice of hot cross buns, the shop counters are stacked with chocolate treats, and the whole team gets excited about the seasonal specials. #### Our Hot Cross Buns We bake our hot cross buns fresh every day throughout the Easter season. They are soft, spiced with cinnamon and mixed spice, and packed with juicy sultanas and mixed peel. The glaze gives them that beautiful shine and slight stickiness that makes them irresistible. We keep it traditional — no chocolate chip versions or trendy flavour twists. Just a proper hot cross bun the way it should be made. Toast it, butter it, and enjoy it with a cup of tea. > "A proper hot cross bun needs nothing more than a toasting and a generous spread of butter." #### The Easter Range Beyond the hot cross buns, we have put together a range of Easter treats that are perfect for the long weekend: - Mini eggs rocky road — loaded with chocolate, marshmallow, and Cadbury mini eggs - Easter biscuits — lightly spiced with currants, hand-decorated - Simnel cake — a traditional fruit cake with marzipan, made to our own recipe - Chocolate brownies — rich, fudgy, and topped with Easter decorations - Lamb-shaped shortbread — hand-iced and perfect as a gift #### Easter Opening Hours We will be open throughout the Easter weekend with slightly adjusted hours. Good Friday and Easter Saturday will be normal hours. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday we will open a little later — check our contact page or social media for the exact times closer to the date. If you are planning a gathering over the long weekend, remember that we also do platters and catering. Give us a ring at least two days in advance and we will sort you out. [Browse our full range of cakes and seasonal bakes](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/cakes) [Enquire about catering for your Easter gathering](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/catering) --- ### Stratford Canal Walks from Hockley Heath - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/walking-the-stratford-canal-from-hockley-heath/ - Date: 2026-06-24 - Read time: 4 min read One of the prettiest canal walks in the West Midlands starts right on our doorstep. Here is everything you need to know about the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. If you have never walked the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, you are missing one of the West Midlands’ hidden gems. The towpath passes right through Hockley Heath, making our bakery the perfect starting point or mid-walk pitstop. Whether you want a gentle half-hour stroll or a proper half-day ramble, the canal has a route to suit you — and it is all right on your doorstep. #### The Route The canal runs from King’s Norton in Birmingham all the way down to Stratford-upon-Avon, and the stretch through Hockley Heath is one of the most scenic sections. From the village, you can walk north towards Lapworth and the junction with the Grand Union Canal, or south towards Wootton Wawen and beyond. The towpath is flat and well-maintained, making it accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs along most sections. In spring and summer, the hedgerows are alive with wildflowers, and you will often spot kingfishers, herons, and the occasional otter. #### Before You Set Off There is free parking at the front and rear of the bakery, so you can leave the car with us and walk straight down to the water — the nearest access point is only a couple of minutes away on foot. The towpath surface is mostly firm and level, but it can get muddy after heavy rain, so sturdy shoes or wellies are a good idea in the wetter months. Bring a bottle of water, and remember there are few shops once you are out on the towpath, so it is worth stocking up before you go. #### Our Favourite Walks - Hockley Heath to Lapworth (3 miles) — a gentle walk along the canal to the pretty lock flight at Lapworth. Allow 1.5 hours each way. - Hockley Heath to Lowsonford (2 miles) — south along the canal to the village of Lowsonford, famous for its barrel-roofed lock cottages. - The full loop (5 miles) — walk the canal to Lapworth, then return via the quiet country lanes through Packwood. About 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace. #### History on the Towpath The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal opened in stages in the early 1800s to carry coal, lime, and timber through the Warwickshire countryside. Today the working boats are long gone, but the heritage is everywhere you look: hand-operated lock gates, cast-iron split bridges that once let tow ropes pass through, and the famous barrel-roofed lock cottages around Lowsonford. The flight of locks at Lapworth, where the Stratford Canal meets the Grand Union, is one of the prettiest spots on the whole network and well worth the walk. #### Refuel at Wedges Whether you are setting off or finishing up, our bakery is right here on School Road, just a couple of minutes from the canal. Grab a coffee and a sausage roll before you start, or reward yourself with a slice of cake when you finish. If you are heading out for the day, we can wrap up a takeaway picnic — freshly made sandwiches, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, and flapjacks — so you can stop and eat by the water whenever the mood takes you. > "There is nothing quite like earning your cake with a good walk. We are happy to help with both." Dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating area, and we always have fresh water bowls out for four-legged visitors. The canal towpath is one of the best dog walks in the area, so you will be in good company. [Plan your visit to Wedges Bakery, Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### How We Make Our Sourdough - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/how-we-make-our-sourdough/ - Date: 2026-01-25 - Read time: 4 min read Real sourdough takes time, patience, and a living starter. Here is how we make ours, from feeding the culture to pulling the loaves from the oven. Sourdough has become fashionable, but for us at Wedges it is simply part of what we do. Real sourdough is made with just three ingredients: flour, water, and salt. No commercial yeast, no improvers, no shortcuts. The magic comes from the wild yeast and bacteria in the starter culture. #### Our Starter Every sourdough begins with a starter — a living culture of wild yeast and lactobacillus bacteria that ferments the dough. Ours is fed twice daily with a mix of strong white and wholemeal flour. It lives in the bakery, and our bakers treat it like a member of the team. A healthy starter smells pleasantly tangy, like ripe fruit or mild vinegar. It should be bubbly and active, doubling in size within a few hours of feeding. If it looks sluggish, we give it extra feeds until it is back to full strength. #### The Process - Evening: Mix the dough — flour, water, salt, and a portion of active starter - Night: The dough ferments slowly in the cool bakery. This long, slow rise develops the complex flavours that quick-rise bread cannot match. - Early morning: Shape the loaves and place them in proving baskets - Dawn: Score the tops and bake in a hot oven with steam for a blistered, crackling crust - Morning: The finished loaves cool on racks before going out to the shop #### Why It Tastes Better The long fermentation does more than develop flavour. It also breaks down the phytic acid in the flour, which can make bread harder to digest. Many people who struggle with regular bread find that genuine sourdough is much gentler on their stomachs. > "Real sourdough cannot be rushed. The long, slow fermentation is what gives it that depth of flavour and chewy, open crumb." The crust should crackle when you squeeze the loaf. The crumb should be open and airy, with an irregular pattern of holes. The flavour should be mildly tangy, complex, and deeply satisfying. That is what we aim for with every bake. Our sourdough is available daily at the Hockley Heath shop. It tends to sell out by mid-morning, so come early if you want to grab a loaf. [See our full bread and bakery menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu) [Visit our Hockley Heath bakery, where our sourdough is made](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### What’s New This Spring at Wedges - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/whats-new-this-spring/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Lighter days, lighter bites. Here is what we have been adding to the menu as the weather warms up. As the clocks go forward and the days stretch out, our menu shifts with the season. We have been working on some new additions that we think you are going to love, alongside the favourites that are not going anywhere. Spring is a genuinely exciting time in the bakery — the first British produce of the year starts arriving, and lighter, fresher flavours find their way onto the counter. #### New on the Menu Spring is the time for lighter flavours and fresher ingredients. Here is what we have been adding: - Coronation chicken sandwich — a classic British filling with mango chutney, mild spice, and crisp lettuce on fresh bread - Asparagus and goat’s cheese quiche — seasonal British asparagus with creamy goat’s cheese in our handmade pastry - Lemon drizzle cake — sharp, sweet, and properly moist. A spring staple. - Iced coffee — now available as the weather warms up, made with our regular espresso over ice We try to cook with the seasons wherever we can. British asparagus has one of the shortest growing windows of any vegetable, usually just a few weeks from late April, so our asparagus quiche is a true seasonal treat while it lasts. The lemon drizzle, meanwhile, is the cake we reach for the moment the sun comes out — sharp, light, and made fresh in our own kitchen. #### Spring Bakes and Celebrations Spring is full of occasions, and the bakery fills up accordingly. Mother’s Day brings a run on our celebration cakes and afternoon-tea treats, and as Easter approaches the ovens turn out trays of spiced hot cross buns, simnel cake, and chocolate goodies. If you are planning ahead for a gathering, it is always worth ordering celebration cakes and platters a few days in advance so we can make exactly what you need. #### The Classics Stay Do not worry — the giant sausage rolls, the bacon sandwiches, and the scotch eggs are not going anywhere. They are year-round favourites for a reason. We are just adding to the lineup, not replacing anything, so your usual order is always safe with us. #### Outdoor Seating With the warmer weather, our outdoor seating at both locations comes into its own. At Hockley Heath, you can sit out the front and watch the world go by on School Road. At Dovehouse Parade, the pavement tables are perfect for a coffee in the sunshine. Both spots are dog-friendly, so your four-legged companion is welcome to join you while you enjoy the first warm days of the year. > "Spring at the bakery means outdoor tables, lighter bites, and the first iced coffees of the year. We look forward to it every time." Pop in and try something new, or stick with your usual — either way, we are glad to see you. [View our current seasonal menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu) [Visit us at Dovehouse Parade, Solihull](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/dovehouse) --- ### The Best Bakery Near Solihull Town Centre - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-bakery-near-solihull/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Fresh baking from Hockley Heath, sandwiches and coffee at our Dovehouse Parade café and deli. Find Wedges on Warwick Road, Solihull. Looking for a bakery near Solihull? Find Wedges on Dovehouse Parade, Warwick Road. Our café and deli brings fresh baking from Hockley Heath to the neighbourhood, alongside sandwiches and coffee. #### Why Wedges? Wedges is a family-run bakery with roots in Hockley Heath dating back to 1850. Our bakers make bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries there each morning, with fresh deliveries to Dovehouse Parade daily. It is the same bakehouse tradition, with a neighbourhood café welcome. - Giant sausage rolls, baked fresh every morning - Handmade scotch eggs with seasoned pork and crispy breadcrumb coating - Freshly made sandwiches with generous fillings on bread baked that day - A full range of cakes, pastries, and sweet treats - Proper coffee — flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos - Sourdough, bloomer, and artisan breads available daily #### Where to Find Us Our Dovehouse Parade shop is at 387 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1BQ. There is street parking directly outside, and we are a short walk from Olton railway station. We are open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 9:30am to 3:00pm. If you are closer to Hockley Heath or out exploring the countryside, our original bakery at 495 School Road is where all the baking happens on-site. Both locations serve the same menu of freshly baked goods. #### Delivery Too Cannot make it in? Both of our shops deliver. Search for Wedges Bakery on Uber Eats, Deliveroo or Just Eat, pick the shop nearest you, and get your favourites delivered to your door. > "There are no shortcuts to good food, made fresh. That is what Wedges has stood for since 1850." Whether you are popping in for a morning coffee, picking up bread on the way home, or ordering a catering platter for the office, Wedges Bakery is the best bakery near Solihull for a reason. Come and find out for yourself. [Get directions to our Dovehouse Parade shop in Solihull](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/dovehouse) [Order catering platters for your next event](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/catering) --- ### Where to Get Breakfast in Hockley Heath - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/where-to-get-breakfast-in-hockley-heath/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Early starts, fresh bread, and the best bacon sandwich in the village. Here is why Wedges is the breakfast spot in Hockley Heath. If you live in Hockley Heath or you are passing through on a morning ride or walk, you need to know where to get a proper breakfast. The answer, as any local will tell you, is Wedges Bakery on School Road. We have been baking on this site since 1850, and a morning here starts the way every good day should — with fresh bread, a hot bacon sandwich, and a proper cup of coffee. #### What We Serve for Breakfast We start serving from 8am Monday to Saturday, and 8:30am on Sundays. Our bakers start before dawn making fresh bread rolls, ready for breakfast sandwiches and bacon cooked to order. There is a real difference between a sandwich built on a roll baked an hour ago and one that has been sitting wrapped in plastic since yesterday, and you can taste it in every bite. - Bacon sandwich — crispy back bacon on a freshly baked roll, with your choice of sauce - Sausage sandwich — proper pork sausages on fresh bread - Egg roll — free-range eggs cooked to order - Full breakfast roll — bacon, sausage, and egg together - Hash brown and black pudding options available - Vegetarian breakfast options with veggie sausage Everything is made to order, so if you like your bacon extra crispy or your egg with a soft yolk, just say the word. We are happy to build your breakfast the way you like it, and there is always something for younger visitors and lighter appetites too. #### The Coffee A good breakfast needs good coffee. We serve proper espresso-based drinks: flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos. Strong, smooth, and made fresh by our team. Oat and soya milk are available if you prefer them, and if coffee is not your thing, we do a proper pot of tea and a rich hot chocolate too. #### When to Visit Weekday mornings are the quietest, ideal if you want to sit in with a paper and take your time. Saturday mornings are our busiest — the queue at the counter is part of the village routine — but it moves quickly and the buzz is half the charm. If you are short on time, everything is available to take away, wrapped to keep it hot until you get where you are going. #### Perfect for Cyclists and Walkers Hockley Heath sits right on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, and our bakery is a popular stop for cyclists riding the canal towpath and country lanes around Lapworth and Henley-in-Arden. Lock up your bike, grab a bacon sandwich and a flat white, and sit at our outdoor tables before hitting the road again. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, and we keep fresh water bowls out for four-legged visitors. > "A Wedges breakfast roll and a flat white is the best mid-ride fuel in the West Midlands. Our cycling regulars would agree." We are at 495 School Road, Hockley Heath, B94 6RP, just off the A3400. There is free parking at the front and rear, so it is an easy stop whether you are on two wheels, four, or on foot. Open seven days a week, so there is no excuse not to pop in. [Find us: Wedges Bakery, Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) [View our full breakfast and food menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu) --- ### Best Coffee Near the Stratford Canal - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-coffee-near-stratford-canal/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Walking or cycling the canal? Wedges Bakery in Hockley Heath is your perfect pit stop for coffee, cake, and a warm welcome. The Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is one of the prettiest waterways in the West Midlands, winding through countryside and villages between Birmingham and Stratford. And if you are walking, cycling, or boating along it, you will need somewhere good to stop for coffee. Wedges Bakery in Hockley Heath is just a couple of minutes from the canal towpath, making us the ideal refuelling stop on your journey. #### Our Coffee We take our coffee seriously. Properly extracted espresso forms the base of all our drinks, and our baristas know how to make a flat white that will put a spring in your step for the next few miles. - Flat white — velvety, strong, and perfectly balanced - Latte — smooth and milky, available with oat or soya milk - Cappuccino — classic Italian style with a thick foam cap - Americano — long black coffee, hot or iced - Hot chocolate — rich and warming on cold canal-side days - Tea — because sometimes only a proper brew will do #### More Than Just Coffee Of course, we are a bakery first. So alongside your coffee, you can grab a freshly baked sausage roll, a slice of cake, a sandwich, or one of our legendary scotch eggs. Our bakers work at Hockley Heath each morning, making fresh bread, savoury bakes, cakes and pastries for both shops. #### How to Find Us from the Canal We are closest to Bridge 25 on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. From the towpath, walk up to School Road and you will see our bakery on the left. The walk takes about two minutes. Dogs are welcome in our outdoor seating area, and we keep fresh water bowls out for four-legged visitors. > "Whether you are mid-walk, mid-ride, or mid-boat trip, there is always time for a proper coffee and a sausage roll at Wedges." So next time you are on the Stratford Canal near Hockley Heath, make a detour to Wedges. Your taste buds, and your tired legs, will thank you. [Plan your stop at Wedges Bakery, Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath) --- ### Office Lunch Catering in Solihull - URL: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/office-lunch-catering-solihull/ - Date: 2026-09-07 - Read time: 3 min read Need to feed the team? Our catering platters are prepared fresh on the morning of your event and ready for collection from our Hockley Heath bakery. Planning a team lunch, a client meeting, or an office celebration? Wedges Bakery provides fresh catering platters for businesses across Solihull and the surrounding area. Our team prepares the food at Hockley Heath for collection from the bakery, with the selection, quote and collection details agreed in advance. #### Our Office Catering Options We offer a range of platters designed to make office lunches easy and impressive. No soggy supermarket sandwiches here — just proper, freshly made food from a bakery with over 175 years of experience. - Sandwich platters — a generous selection of freshly made sandwiches with mixed fillings, sliced and arranged for sharing - Savoury selections — our famous sausage rolls, scotch eggs, pasties, and quiche slices - Cake and pastry platters — freshly baked cakes, pastries, and sweet treats for afternoon meetings - Mixed afternoon selections — a combination of savoury and sweet, ideal for team events - Bread selections — assorted freshly baked loaves and rolls for buffets #### How to Order Ordering is simple. Call or email us with the date, number of people, and your budget. We will come back to you with a quote and confirm everything. We ask for a minimum of two days notice so we can prepare everything fresh. Collection is available from our Hockley Heath bakery at 495 School Road. > "A proper office lunch makes a real difference. Fresh food, made that morning, shows your team and clients that you care about the details." If you are looking for office lunch catering in Solihull that is a step above the usual, get in touch with Wedges. We have been feeding the community since 1850, and we would love to feed your team too. [Learn more about our catering service](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/catering) [Get in touch to arrange your office catering](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/contact)