About The Bean House
We're a small team who care a great deal about flour, time and temperature. Nothing leaves the bakery that we wouldn't take home ourselves.
Baking since 1998
Joe trained in Lyon before coming home to Devon. The starter we use today is the same one he brought back, fed every morning for over twenty years.
The people behind the counter
A small team who care a great deal about flour, time and temperature.
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Joe Hartley
Head baker & founder
Up at four most mornings; still feeds the original sourdough starter by hand.
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Sam Okafor
Pastry chef
Three-day croissants and the cinnamon buns people queue for.
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Aisha Rahman
Cake decorator
Turns a quick chat about an occasion into a cake people remember.
Good to know
Do you do gluten-free?
We bake a gluten-free loaf on Fridays, but our kitchen handles wheat, so we can't guarantee no cross-contact.
Can I order ahead?
Yes — message us on WhatsApp or call the shop. Celebration cakes need three days.
Do you cater events?
We do platters and grazing boards for local events. Get in touch and we'll talk it through.