Exciting Expansion: New Production/Retail Outlet

by breadandbanjo in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Total raised £6,509

£20,000 target 27 days left
32% 24 supporters
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 18th May 2025 at 11:03am

We are seeking funding to secure a larger retail unit that will allow us to expand production and meet growing customer demand.

by breadandbanjo in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

1742118923_img-20240928-wa0006.jpgBread & Banjo Bakery first opened its doors in 2011 with a mission to bring artisan breads to Northern Ireland at a time when locally sourced sourdough was virtually unavailable. Through hard work, determination, and continuous refinement of our recipes and methods, we have built a strong reputation in the bakery industry across Ireland and the UK. Not just for our sourdoughs but for our croissants, bagels, and unique yeasted breads. The results we have achieved: exceptional breads with outstanding flavour, setting us apart form store-bought alternatives.

Our bakers are passionate about their craft and committed to carrying on our tradition—baking every loaf with the same love and attention that has defined us from the beginning. 

Due to increasing demand from our loyal customers and wholesale inquiries from local retailers, we are seeking funding to expand our operations. Our current bakery setup limits production capacity, preventing us from fulfilling large orders.

Bread & Banjo Bakery is seeking funding to secure a larger retail unit that will allow us to expand production and meet growing customer demand. Our current space limits our ability to scale, and a new, larger unit will enable us to increase output while maintaining the artisan quality that defines our brand.

With this expansion, we plan to equip our bakery with essential professional-grade equipment, including a deck oven, a large dough mixer, and a dough sheeter and rounder. These upgrades will streamline production, improve efficiency, and allow us to consistently produce our most popular items at a higher volume.

By increasing our production capacity, we will not only better serve our loyal retail customers but also strengthen our ability to provide bespoke bread offerings to local businesses, cafés, delis, and restaurants. This investment will help us bring more unique, high-quality baked goods to the community while supporting the growth of our business partnerships.

We are committed to creating exceptional artisan bread and pastries, and this expansion is a crucial step in fulfilling that mission. We can’t wait to better serve both our existing community and our new community with the help of this campaign.

For years, our customers have asked us to offer baking classes. Now, we’re making it happen—with your help.

To support this project, we’ve created a reward scheme for donations, offering incentives that make perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or Christmas. Take a look at what’s on offer—we hope you’ll be tempted

Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated, and we are extremely grateful for your contribution.

If it’s not in your budget at the moment, please consider spreading the word to help us reach others who may be able to contribute and help us reach our goal.

Should you have any questions or inquiries regarding this exciting development, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

The Bread & Banjo Team

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£10 or more

"A Toast to You"

A thank-you message on social media + a digital coupon for a free pastry.

£15 or more

"Sweet Gratitude"

A keepsake, thank you card designed by a local artist + a free coffee and specialty cookie or pastry.

£20 or more

5 of 100 claimed

"Bread & Banjo Buddy"

A limited-edition tote bag with a custom Bread & Banjo design + a free loaf of sourdough.

£30 or more

1 of 100 claimed

"The Rising Dough"

A £15 bakery gift card + an exclusive Bread & Banjo recipe card.

£50 or more

3 of 50 claimed

"Banjo Brunch Box"

A curated box with a fresh loaf, 2 sweet pastries, and a jar of homemade jam or specialty spread.

£100 or more

2 of 20 claimed

"Bake bread With Us"

A small-group hands-on bread-making class where backers learn to make a classic sourdough loaf.

£200 or more

0 of 20 claimed

"Create with Us"

A small-group hands-on pizza-making class where backers learn how to create a classic pizza Napolitana, and one of Banjo's original salads.

£200 or more

1 of 20 claimed

"Master the Croissant"

A croissant-making masterclass, where backers learn lamination techniques and leave with their own buttery pastries.

£250 or more

0 of 20 claimed

"Behind-the-Banjo VIP Tasting"

An exclusive pre-launch tasting of new or seasonal baked goods with a Q&A session with the team, and take home a selection of your favourites.

£500 or more

0 of 5 claimed

"A Loaf Named After You"

One loaf a week for 6 months of a limited-run bread named after the backer, with their story featured in the bakery and on social media.

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