We’re Sophie and Hetty – friends for over 20 years, brought together by a love of great food, good company, and the buzz of a busy kitchen.
Sophie studied Hotel and Hospitality Management in Cheltenham, kicked off her career at Le Petit Blanc, then travelled the world before helping launch a busy brasserie back in town.
Hetty started young – cooking in a care home kitchen at 13 – training under brilliant chefs before heading to Spain, where she ran a hotel. Then spending four sun-soaked years cooking on yachts in the Med.
Back in the UK, she juggled family life with co-founding Canapé to Cake (wedding catering), the buzzing food truck Boxfresh, and opening
The Larder restaurant in Cheltenham.
We met working in a lively local restaurant and haven’t stopped dreaming up food ideas together since. Now, we run The Old Bakery in beautiful Winchcombe – a place where all our passions have come together.
It’s warm, relaxed, and proudly locally sourced.
A proper Cotswolds spot for beautiful food, friendly faces, and four-legged VIPs - very important pups! 🐾
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"The cozy ambiance and delightful selection of wines at The Old Bakery make every visit a memorable experience."
Eleanor R.
"Visit the old bakery at least once a month. Always given a warm welcome but on Friday and Saturday evening it is best to book a table as it gets very busy. Food is really good and i mean REALLy good."
Tony B.
“The staff's hospitality and the quality of the tapas and wines exceeded all expectations. A gem in the heart of the Cotswolds!"
Sophie T.
“The tapas dishes are a culinary delight, perfectly paired with the exceptional wines. A must-visit in the Cotswolds!"
James M.
"The coffee is every bit as wonderful as the personable proprietor. If you ever find yourself in Winchcombe, you can do no better than to visit The Old Bakery."
Bill R.