Summary
Own a thriving Maylands bakery with a restored 1920s wood-fired oven, 2,000+ loaves/week, loyal local clientele & rich history. Ideal for bakers or entrepreneurs. Call Michael Clay 0411 640 699.
Location Details
194 Whatley Crescent
Potential
The Woodfired Baker is a thriving small-batch bakery and café with a rich history, powered by a restored 1920s wood-fired oven built by Metlers Ltd. Rediscovered in 2010 and revived in 2011, it now produces 2,000+ loaves and gourmet pastries weekly. With strong ties to local cafés, restaurants, and markets, this is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneur or experienced baker to own a sustainable, artisan bakery with loyal clientele and room to grow.
Skills
Skills & Qualities to Succeed:
• A genuine passion for hospitality and exceptional customer service
• A strong desire to own and grow a successful business
• Vision to build on an already thriving operation and expand its potential
Hours
Open Tuesday - Sunday 6:30AM - 3PM MONDAYS CLOSED
About the Business
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or an experienced baker looking for a new venture? Look no further! The Woodfired Baker offers a rare chance to step into a thriving boutique, small-batch bakery and café with a rich history.
This bakery is powered by a century-old wood-fired oven, built by the renowned Australian company Metlers Ltd. Originally installed in the 1920s for German-born baker George Rossbech, this oven had been dormant for nearly 45 years before being rediscovered in December 2010. Andrew Ritchie found the disused oven in a back corner of an art gallery in Maylands and, seeing its potential, began the meticulous process of restoring it to its former glory.
In November 2011, The Woodfired Baker’s first batch of authentic, artisan sourdough bread was delivered to local restaurants, cafés, and farmers markets. Today, the iconic oven produces more than 2,000 loaves of freshly baked bread and gourmet pastries each week, serving the local community and beyond.
What makes this business special:
• Rich History: The restoration of a historic wood-fired oven with a story that connects the past to the present.
• Strong Customer Base: Established relationships with local restaurants, cafés, and markets that continue to grow.
• Sustainability: Small-batch, artisan products made with care and passion, appealing to customers who value quality.
Whether you're looking to continue a legacy of quality baked goods or bring your own fresh ideas to an already successful bakery, The Woodfired Baker offers an incredible opportunity to tap into the growing demand for artisan, sustainable food in a thriving community.
History
The Woodfired Baker centres around a 1920s wood-fired oven built by Metlers Ltd for German-born baker George Rossbech. Left unused for 45 years, it was rediscovered in 2010 by Andrew Ritchie in a Maylands art gallery. He restored the oven, and in 2011, The Woodfired Baker delivered its first batch of artisan sourdough to local cafés and markets. Today, it produces over 2,000 loaves and pastries weekly, blending tradition with thriving community demand.
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