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Oasis legend Noel Gallagher praises Glasgow bakery

Oasis legend Noel Gallagher praises Glasgow bakery

Glasgow Times4 days ago
Bavarian Bakehouse, which was crowned Wholesale Baker of the Year in 2023, has been serving the city for decades with its selection of freshly baked goods, and the former Oasis songwriter is a huge fan.
It's not just the public who are fans of the Glasgow bakery, however, as former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has praised their "soup rolls".
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He reportedly declared Bavarian's sourdough rolls were the best he'd ever tasted at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Kathleen McShane, managing director of Bavarian Bakehouse, said"During the dinner, Noel kept asking for more of our soup rolls.
"He said they were the best he had ever tasted, and the chefs even gave him some to take home with him in a doggy bag."
The Bavarian Bakehouse has come a long way since its inception in 1984.
Established by German master baker and merchant seaman Karl Wichman, the business was later purchased by former accountant Kathleen McShane more than 14 years ago.
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She relocated the factory from Kirkintilloch to its current 4000 square feet premises in 2017, establishing it as a multi-million pound turnover business with a team of 30 skilled staff members.
Despite its growth, the bakery has maintained its commitment to traditional baking methods, providing Glasgow and beyond with sourdough, pretzels, cakes, pastries, and traybakes.
The bakery has become a popular choice for supplying high-profile events like the Commonwealth Games, the Open Golf at Royal Troon, and even the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
Every week, the bakery produces over 35,000 items using its starter sourdough, which is as old as the bakery itself.
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Reflecting on the bakery's success, Kathleen said: "It's been incredible to watch how the bakery has grown from humble beginnings to supplying some of Glasgow's most renowned venues.
"We've stayed true to the original principles of using traditional, handcrafted techniques, and that's resonated with our clients.
"The reason we're still around is because we've never stopped evolving. There's a growing appetite for food made properly, and I think people are becoming wise to how bad supermarket bread really is for you.
"We need more space so we can continue to give the same care and attention we've always given to our products as demand grows."
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