Bread Ahead
British bakery chain
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Bread Ahead is a chain of bakeries that also provide baking classes in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2013 by Matthew Jones[1] in London's Borough Market.[2] Under Jones' guidance as founder and head baker, it has specialised in[3] doughnuts,[4] using British sourced ingredients from traders in Borough Market and Chelmsford in Essex.[5] It also sells sourdough breads, cakes, pizza, coffees and pastries.[6]
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| Company type | Private limited company |
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| Industry | Bakery |
| Founded | 13 September 2012 |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Number of locations | 7 (2022) |
Key people |
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| Products | bread, doughnuts, sandwiches, soups, and cakes |
| Website | breadahead |
Locations
As of June 2023, there are seven outlets in London, one in Saudi Arabia and one in Dubai.[7][8][9][10][11] During the months between September 2021 and February 2022 Bread Ahead had a temporary residency at the Southwark Cathedral Cafe.[12]
| Year | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Borough Market | Open |
| 2023 | Bromley | Open |
| 2016 | Pavilion Road | Open |
| 2019 | Wembley | Open |
| 2022 | South Kensington | Open |
| 2023 | The Tea House | Open |
| 2022 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Open |
| 2022 | Dubai, UAE | Open |
| 2023 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Open |
| 2024 | Battersea Power Station | Open |
| 2025 | Philippines | Upcoming[13] |
Baking school
Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones founded Bread Ahead Bakery and Baking School,[3] after having spent 15 years working in Michelin-starred restaurants.[22]
In 2017 Jones published Baking School: The Bread Ahead Cookbook,[23] and in 2021 Jones published the book Bread Ahead: The Expert Home Baker: A Masterclass in Classic Baking.[24]
