A cold, snowy day in Turku, Finland.
Our Story
Nord Bakes began long before the first order was ever placed.
After moving from Finland to the United Kingdom, I found myself missing the flavours I had grown up with, especially the traditional bakes that made Christmas feel like home. Unable to find quite what I was looking for, I started baking them myself.
What began as a way to reconnect with home soon became a family tradition. Each year, relatives would ask if I'd be making the same breads, pastries and festive treats again. Before long, friends and neighbours were asking too.
That quiet tradition eventually became Nord Bakes.
A Finnish Christmas in the UK. Gingerbread, Cinnamon Buns, Quark Buns & Glögi!
Thoughtfully Made
Today, every loaf, pastry and celebration cake is still made by hand in small batches from our kitchen in Market Harborough. While our menu has grown beyond the recipes that started it all, the philosophy remains unchanged:
Exceptional baking takes time, carefully chosen ingredients and an uncompromising attention to detail.
We bake with intention rather than haste. Dough is given the time it needs to develop flavour, pastries are made from scratch, and every cake is finished by hand.
Producing in small batches allows us to focus on quality instead of quantity, creating bakes that are as enjoyable to share as they are to eat.
Traditional Finnish cottage at Christmas time.
From Our Kitchen
Nord Bakes remains an independent bakery, with every order prepared by the same hands from start to finish. It's a personal approach that lets us give every bake the care and attention it deserves.
Whether you're collecting fresh pastries for the weekend, ordering a celebration cake, or discovering a taste of Finland for the first time, we're delighted to welcome you.