The enticing aroma of freshly baked bread drifting into the crisp autumn air, the satisfying crunch of hot buttered toast alongside a steaming mug of tea, the comforting warmth of bread dipped into a bowl of hearty soup—autumn is truly one of our favourite seasons.
Nature’s autumn harvest brings a wealth of seasonal ingredients, offering the perfect opportunity to experiment with new flavours while revisiting nostalgic childhood classics. Our chefs have been hard at work, blending bold and comforting tastes with sustainable, local ingredients, staying true to our ethos of delivering naturally good food that’s both wholesome and delicious.
This month, indulge in our Blackberry Tarts, bursting with juicy, ripe fruit; Pistachio Choux with a luscious green craquelin topping; and our beloved Three Chocolate Mousse Cake, guaranteed to lift the spirits on even the darkest of days.
Nourishing soups will return to our autumn bakery menu later this month, alongside fresh new savoury delights such as our flavour-rich pumpkin hummus and savoury kale vegan sandwich; and a mouthwatering French Comte, coupled with homemade red pesto, spinach and savoury granola on focaccia. Yes, focaccia is back in our sandwich section!
For the child in all of us, we’re introducing Ace Doughnuts on weekends, baked to fluffy perfection by a local family business. These delicious treats will be delivered fresh to our shops every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—make sure to grab them before they’re gone! And don’t miss the return of our indulgent cream cornet: a crisp, buttery cone filled with velvety custard cream.
Pop into our shops and indulge you taste buds with our new bakery menu.
Time to reconnect with friends and family
As the days grow shorter and nights longer, it’s the perfect season to gather around the kitchen table with loved ones. Whether it’s a casual evening or a special celebration, the warmth of good company paired with good food brings a glow to the season.
To help you plan your autumn gatherings, we’re offering 10% off all orders placed online throughout October. Head to our website to browse our catering menus and let us manage the food so that you can focus your attention on enjoying the occasion. Use the promo code OCTOBER10 when placing your order.
For a cosy meal at home, why not try our classic French Onion soup recipe [see below] served with chunks of our signature Chewy Brown bread? Deliciously rich and filling – and a wonderful way to use up any leftover baguette! Or simpler still, pair cheese, chutney and charcuterie with a selection of our rustic breads for the ultimate autumn comfort meal.
Baby, it's cold outside
If the weather’s too chilly to venture out, remember you can order all your favourite treats via Deliveroo and have them delivered straight to your door. [Click here to find out more]
Real Patisserie Classic French Onion Soup - available frequently in our shops all through autumn and winter
Serves 4
Approx time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
4 onions (peeled and chopped)
1 tbsp olive oil
50g of butter
1 tbsp plain flour
25cl of white wine
1 litre of water
8 slices of baguette
100g of Comte cheese (or other hard cheese)
Method
Heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan and gently sauté the onions until soft.
Sprinkle with flour, then add the wine, water and season.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Grill or toast the bread and put two slices side by side in the bottom of each serving bowl.
Sprinkle with cheese and ladle the soup over the top.
Sprinkle some more grated cheese into each bowl and place under the grill until golden and melted.
Serve immediately