# Wedges Bakery > Wedges Bakery is a family-run bakery, cafe, and deli in Solihull, West Midlands, England. Established in 1850, the bakery has been operating continuously for over 175 years across four families. Wedges has two locations: the original bakery in Hockley Heath and a cafe on Dovehouse Parade in Solihull town centre. ## About Wedges Bakery was founded in 1850 when Edwin Dyer built a small bakehouse behind his home on School Lane in Hockley Heath. Over 175 years and four families later, the bakery is still going strong, serving freshly baked breads, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, cakes, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast items, and proper coffee every day. All baking takes place on-premises at the Hockley Heath location, where the team of bakers arrives before dawn each morning. The Dovehouse Parade shop in Solihull receives fresh deliveries from Hockley Heath daily. Wedges is known for its handmade sausage rolls, scotch eggs, fresh sandwiches, artisan breads, cakes, and coffee. The bakery also offers catering platters for events, parties, and office lunches across the Solihull area. ## Locations ### Hockley Heath (Original Bakery) - **Address**: 495 School Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands, B94 6RP - **Phone**: 01564 702 542 - **Email**: hockley@wedgesbakery.co.uk - **Hours**: Monday–Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm, Sunday 8:30am–3:00pm - **Parking**: Free parking at front and rear - **Features**: On-site bakery, deli counter, outdoor seating, popular with cyclists near the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo - **Google Rating**: 4.6 stars (312+ reviews) ### Dovehouse Parade, Solihull - **Address**: 387 Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 1BQ - **Phone**: 0121 704 3848 - **Email**: dovehouse@wedgesbakery.co.uk - **Hours**: Monday–Saturday 8:30am–4:00pm, Sunday 9:30am–3:00pm - **Parking**: Street parking available outside - **Features**: Cafe seating, delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat - **Google Rating**: 4.5 stars (198+ reviews) ## Menu Highlights Wedges Bakery offers a full menu of freshly prepared food and baked goods: - **Sandwiches & Toasties**: Build your own, BLT, Chicken & Bacon Club, Prawn Marie Rose, and more - **Breakfast**: Bacon sandwiches, sausage rolls, breakfast wraps (served all day) - **Savoury Bakes**: Famous handmade sausage rolls, scotch eggs, pasties, quiche - **Cakes & Pastries**: Fresh scones, Victoria sponge, chocolate brownies, Danish pastries - **Breads & Rolls**: Artisan loaves baked daily including sourdough, wholemeal, and seeded varieties - **Hot Drinks**: Proper coffee, teas, hot chocolate Vegetarian (V), vegan (VG), and gluten-free (GF) options are clearly marked on the menu. ## Catering Wedges provides catering platters for events, parties, office lunches, and special occasions across the Solihull area (within approx. 20km). Platters include: - Sandwich Platters - Savoury Selections (sausage rolls, scotch eggs, pasties, quiche) - Cake & Pastry Platters - Mixed Afternoon Selections - Bread Selections Minimum 2 days notice required. Contact either location to place an order. ## Frequently Asked Questions - **What are Wedges Bakery's opening hours?** Hockley Heath: Mon–Sat 8:00am–4:00pm, Sun 8:30am–3:00pm. Dovehouse: Mon–Sat 8:30am–4:00pm, Sun 9:30am–3:00pm. Hours may vary on bank holidays. - **Does Wedges Bakery deliver?** Yes, both shops deliver. Hockley Heath is on Uber Eats and Deliveroo; Dovehouse is on Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. - **Is everything baked fresh?** Yes, all breads, sausage rolls, scotch eggs, cakes, and pastries are baked fresh on-premises at Hockley Heath every morning. - **Does Wedges cater for events?** Yes, catering platters for events, parties, and office lunches with minimum 2 days notice. - **How old is Wedges Bakery?** Established in 1850, over 175 years old, operated by four families. - **Is there parking?** Hockley Heath has free parking. Dovehouse has street parking on Warwick Road. - **Do you cater for dietary requirements?** Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available with items clearly marked. ## Contact - **Website**: https://wedgesbakery.co.uk - **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/wedgesbakery/ - **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/WedgesBakery/ - **TripAdvisor**: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187061-d9861374-Reviews-Wedges_Bakery-Solihull_West_Midlands_England.html ## Pages - [Home](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/) - [Menu](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/menu/) - [Cakes](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/cakes/) - [Hockley Heath Location](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/hockley-heath/) - [Dovehouse Parade Location](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/dovehouse/) - [Our Story](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/our-story/) - [Catering](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/catering/) - [Reviews](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/reviews/) - [FAQ](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/faq/) - [Careers](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/careers/) - [Contact](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/contact/) - [Privacy Policy](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/privacy/) - [Blog](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/) - [Wedges near Earlswood](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/earlswood/) - [Wedges near Shelly Farm](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/shelly-farm/) ## Blog Articles - [What Makes Our Sausage Rolls So Good](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/what-makes-our-sausage-rolls-so-good/) - [History of Baking in Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/history-of-baking-in-hockley-heath/) - [Best Cycling Cafe Stops Near Solihull](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-cycling-cafe-stops-near-solihull/) - [The Art of a Proper Breakfast Roll](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/the-art-of-a-proper-breakfast-roll/) - [Easter at Wedges: Hot Cross Buns and More](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/easter-at-wedges-hot-cross-buns-and-more/) - [Walking the Stratford Canal from Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/walking-the-stratford-canal-from-hockley-heath/) - [How We Make Our Sourdough](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/how-we-make-our-sourdough/) - [What's New This Spring](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/whats-new-this-spring/) - [Best Bakery Near Solihull](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-bakery-near-solihull/) - [Where to Get Breakfast in Hockley Heath](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/where-to-get-breakfast-in-hockley-heath/) - [Best Coffee Near Stratford Canal](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/best-coffee-near-stratford-canal/) - [Office Lunch Catering Solihull](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/blog/office-lunch-catering-solihull/) ## Additional Resources For AI agents and crawlers that want richer content, the following machine-readable resources are available: - [Full AI content map with BLUF summaries, FAQs, menu, cakes, locations, and blog excerpts](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/llms-full.txt) - [XML sitemap with all public URLs and freshness signals](https://wedgesbakery.co.uk/sitemap.xml)