Thought I would make something a little different in the vanilla pod kitchen today - bread! Came out deliciously tasty, maybe I future avenue for vanilla pod to explore! But not yet my first love is still the cupcakes.
We are settling in nicely at our new kitchen unit in central Cheltenham, and I have to say I absolutely love it. It's small but perfectly formed, we now have 3 ovens and lots of surface space which I am very excited about! Click here for photos of Kitchen by Sabrina Sarl.
We are still currently baking cupcakes to order, but hope in time to sell cupcakes direct from the kitchen as well, as we are only a 5 minute walk from the Promenade. In the mean time keep your eyes peeled for Vanilla Pod cucpakes appearing in a coffee shop near you!* At Cheltenham's twice monthly farmers markets, the new monthly produce market and all the other events we are attending over the spring and summer months. Check our facebook events page for more details.
*Want to stock Vanilla Pod's delicious cupcakes? Then get in touch with Pia either by phone on 0871 288 0934 or email and we'll be happy to set up a meeting.
We are still currently baking cupcakes to order, but hope in time to sell cupcakes direct from the kitchen as well, as we are only a 5 minute walk from the Promenade. In the mean time keep your eyes peeled for Vanilla Pod cucpakes appearing in a coffee shop near you!* At Cheltenham's twice monthly farmers markets, the new monthly produce market and all the other events we are attending over the spring and summer months. Check our facebook events page for more details.
*Want to stock Vanilla Pod's delicious cupcakes? Then get in touch with Pia either by phone on 0871 288 0934 or email and we'll be happy to set up a meeting.
Wow, what a mad couple of the months The Vanilla Pod Bakery has had! Been so busy haven't had time to blog! But have just worked out how to blog from my mobile so the Vanilla Pod page will be updated a lot more.
So what has been happening over these last few months.....
**WE HAVE MOVED! Yes, that is right we now have our very own brand new shinny HQ. Located in the courtyard of Formal House, St George;s Place, Cheltenham we have a small but perfectly formed kitchen to bake from. We are currently still only baking to order, but watch this space as we are constantly updating where we are selling our fabulous cakes from.
**EMPLOYEES! With the big move we are now looking for one part-time bakery assistant to help with the baking of delicious cupcakes and other bakery treats.
**WHERE TO FIND US/HOW TO ORDER. Vanilla Pod has a regular stall at the twice monthly Cheltenham Farmers Market location on the promande. We are opposite Whitards and Crew Clothing, why not pop by for a visit and of course purchase a fabulous cupcake. For more information visit our facebook page.
If you need a cupcake fix more than twice a month then please visit out website, we take orders via the phone 0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 8932 and through email.
**WEDDING SEASON. The wedding season is fully underway, and I want to say a big congratulations to all the brides and grooms tying the knot this year.
Did you have a Vanilla Pod wedding cake? Why not share your photos on facebook :)
Want a Vanilla Pod wedding cupcake tower? Then visit us at one of our wedding fayres or call direct to book a free no obligation consultation and tasting session (0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 89 32)
**WE WERE NOMINATED for a Women In Gloucestershire 'New Business of the Year' award. Although we didn't win, it felt such an achievement just to be recognised as a runner up. We had a lovely afternoon at the Daffodil and I want to say a big congratulations to all the winners.
**STOCK OUR CUCPAKES! Would you like to stock Vanilla Pod's delicious cupcakes? With a hugh variety of flavours and the ability to custom cupcakes of all designs, decorations and flavours Vanilla Pod's cupcakes are an ideal offering for your menu.
For more information on customer orders and pricing please contact Pia on 0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 89 32.
So what has been happening over these last few months.....
**WE HAVE MOVED! Yes, that is right we now have our very own brand new shinny HQ. Located in the courtyard of Formal House, St George;s Place, Cheltenham we have a small but perfectly formed kitchen to bake from. We are currently still only baking to order, but watch this space as we are constantly updating where we are selling our fabulous cakes from.**EMPLOYEES! With the big move we are now looking for one part-time bakery assistant to help with the baking of delicious cupcakes and other bakery treats.
If you need a cupcake fix more than twice a month then please visit out website, we take orders via the phone 0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 8932 and through email.
Did you have a Vanilla Pod wedding cake? Why not share your photos on facebook :)
Want a Vanilla Pod wedding cupcake tower? Then visit us at one of our wedding fayres or call direct to book a free no obligation consultation and tasting session (0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 89 32)
**WE WERE NOMINATED for a Women In Gloucestershire 'New Business of the Year' award. Although we didn't win, it felt such an achievement just to be recognised as a runner up. We had a lovely afternoon at the Daffodil and I want to say a big congratulations to all the winners.
**STOCK OUR CUCPAKES! Would you like to stock Vanilla Pod's delicious cupcakes? With a hugh variety of flavours and the ability to custom cupcakes of all designs, decorations and flavours Vanilla Pod's cupcakes are an ideal offering for your menu.
For more information on customer orders and pricing please contact Pia on 0871 288 0934 / 07828 66 89 32.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wow, I cannot believe it is 2010 already! Doesn't seem 5 minutes ago that we were all celebrating the start of a new century!
The Vanilla Pod Bakery is very excited about the forthcoming year, as we have lots of new ventures planned and can’t wait to get started!
The Vanilla Pod Bakery is very excited about the forthcoming year, as we have lots of new ventures planned and can’t wait to get started!
Quick look at the year ahead….
· BESPOKE ORDERS – It’s what we specialise in! Delicious and unique, cupcakes are perfect for birthday parties, as a gift, for a launch event or simply as a treat for yourself? Either call me on 0871 288 0934 for a chat about your requirements or send an email to info@vanillapodbakery.com
· QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER - We will be rolling out a brand new quarterly newsletter which will you help keep you up to date with Vanilla Pod’s entire cupcake goings on (click here to sign up and send us your name and email address).
· MARKETS - We will be continuing to sell our yummy cupcakes at the fortnightly Cheltenham Farmers Market, but keep your eye out for us at other farmers markets around Gloucestershire.
· WEDDING FAYRES - Getting married? Then come visit us at one of the various wedding fayres we will be exhibiting at up and down the country. Keep checking the events tab on our facebook fan page for more details of where we will be or email me direct
· CUPCAKE DECORATING PARTIES – Imagine cupcakes, coloured icing and edible glitter! Plus piping bags, cut out shapes and sprinkles! Is your imagination running wild? Cupcake decorating parties, are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers and hen parties. You provide the location...we'll provide the fun! For more information drop me a quick email or call me 0871 288 0934.
· CUPCAKES @ YOUR DESK – Need a montly cupcake fix but don't have time to leave you office? Worry no more! The Vanilla Pod Bakery will bring them to you! ....a bit like the sandwich man! Set up a monthly date for us to drop by or call us the day before you need/want them, and we will magically appear at your place of work with a selection of delicious cupcakes for you to purchase. Please email for more details.
· FREE CUPCAKES! – Yes that’s is right, we will be holding monthly cupcake competitions to WIN a free box of 6 regular cupcakes**. Simply email us your name, address and telephone number. Click here to enter this month’s draw.
**T&C 2010: The cupcake flavours will be the choice of The Vanilla Pod Bakery. Cupcakes to be collected either from The Vanilla Pod Bakery’s premises or at the Cheltenham Farmers Market. Winners will be picked at random on the last day of every month.
· WATCH THIS SPACE! – Keep checking back here for more updates!
Well, that is quite a year we have got planned - here is to 2010!
"There is always a reason for a cupcake"
The Vanilla Pod Bakery would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy new year.
See you in 2010!
x x
We are very excited at Vanilla Pod HQ as we are going to be on the radio! BBC Gloucestershire to be precise! The programme will be aired the week after Christmas and is about how businesses in Gloucestershire have grown from ideas around the kitchen table.
The lovely Faye from the BBC popped by this afternoon to interview me and we had a good old chat over gluten free cupcakes...and endless cups of tea. I told Faye all about how I started the business, to couping with the current recession, to the future of the business. Can't wait to hear it.
Listen out for The Vanilla Pod Bakery interview on the radio after Christmas on BBC Gloucestershire or catch up on iplayer.
The lovely Faye from the BBC popped by this afternoon to interview me and we had a good old chat over gluten free cupcakes...and endless cups of tea. I told Faye all about how I started the business, to couping with the current recession, to the future of the business. Can't wait to hear it.
Listen out for The Vanilla Pod Bakery interview on the radio after Christmas on BBC Gloucestershire or catch up on iplayer.
The Vanilla Pod Bakery will be taking a stall at the first ever Bath Road Christmas Craft Fair in Cheltenham this Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December 2009). Located in a huge marquee in the Exmouth Arms, Vanilla Pod will be selling a wide range of Christmas inspired cupcakes as well as launching their new Christmas gift box range. Cupcakes will be able to be purchased individually or as ‘pick-your-own’ selection boxes. Tempting flavours on offer include Vanilla and Brandy Butter, Mince pie flavour, Chocolate Orange, and Chestnut, as well as favourites Double Chocolate and Classic Vanilla. Alternatively customers will be able to purchase beautifully packaged Christmas cake cupcake gift box.
“The Vanilla Pod Bakery is very excited to be involved with the first Bath Road Christmas Craft Fair and we hope it will become annual event. Vanilla Pod is going to have lots of Christmas inspired cupcakes on sale to get everyone in the festive mood”, says Owner Pia Cato “This will be a great event and we can’t wait to see you all there!”
The Christmas Craft Fair will showcase over 30 local craftspeople and is the perfect event for purchasing unique Christmas gifts. There will also be a grotto with Santa visiting between 2-4pm on the Saturday and Sunday, a treasure hunt for children and lots of festive bunting, mulled wine, a variety of live entertainment and a large Christmas tree to get everybody in the mood!
Organised by local community group Cheltenham Connect the aim is for this to become an annual event, that will bring people from all over Cheltenham and beyond, and will be promote the idea of 'Buy Local for Christmas' as widely as possible.
The Vanilla Pod Bakery provides cupcakes for all occasions – Vanilla Pod’s cupcakes make the perfect unique Christmas gift. Please visit www.vanillapodbakery.com for more pictures of Vanilla Pod’s cupcakes, keep up to date with the latest news on the Facebook fan page www.facebook.com/vanillapodbakery or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/vanillapodchelt.
