All About Us
Since starting from my parent’s kitchen in 2020, Immi’s Cakes and Bakes is hundreds of cakes, thousands of bakes and one shop further along. We are a team of 7 and we are not stopping here. Read on below to find out about our story.
Our Story
2005
I have loved to cook and bake ever since I could remember.
My Nan inspired me to start and encouraged me to keep going. She was the lady I looked up to and had a huge influence on where I am today.
2020
I baked a birthday cake for my mum and posted photos on Facebook.
The feedback was amazing and people started to ask me to make cakes for them. I was stunned and quickly took over my parent’s kitchen to bake.
2022
I studied Education Studies at university to become a primary school teacher and baked on the side.
When I handed in my final assignment, I knew that I would never see the inside of a classroom. Baking had become my passion and was too exciting for me not to pursue.
I didn’t lose my teaching skills though. Although I bake full time, I teach my staff how to pour as much love into creating your cakes and bakes as physically possible.
2023
I took the biggest leap of my life and some would say “risked it all” to open my very own shop in Newport, Shropshire.
I can now say it was the best thing I ever did.
I am living out my dream… No matter how many late nights or early mornings I have to work to keep the shop running and keep the bakes moving.
Today
It has by no means been all sunshine and rainbow sprinkles.
In the first week of business, my ceiling fell down.
I bought a freezer that had a chilling temperature of 30℃??
I got a van, had it beautifully wrapped in Immi’s Cakes and Bakes branding, and then the engine died.
I’ve had internet trolls try and tarnish my name.
I can’t even count how many times I’ve ran out of eggs.
However, through all the difficulty and whatever comes my way. There will always be treats on the counter come Friday morning. Because without that, and without you, Immi’s Cakes and Bakes wouldn’t exist.
Little did I know that a birthday cake would start a journey leading to me having my own shop, amazing staff and a long line of lovely customers.
I cannot thank everyone who has helped, bought and cheered enough for what you have helped to grow.
From me and the team at Immi’s Cakes and Bakes - Thank You 🩵
Our Team
It all started with one (me) and now we have grown to 7 lovely staff members (and my Dad) who work incredibly hard to provide you with your sweet fix 🍰
Without them, there would be no preparing, baking and serving your delicious cakes and bakes every week.
They are the real heroes of the shop.
You can show appreciation for them by coming in and saying Hi! Also, leave a review when you see their faces behind the counter. It helps massively!
Our Dream
From my parents kitchen, to pop up stalls, to shop front. Where will Immi’s Cakes And Bakes end up next?
My dream was to have my own shop in Newport. Now I’m here, I don’t want to stop. The goalposts have changed and expansion is on the horizon, so I can bring delicious bakes, treats and love to as many of you amazing people as possible.
Coming to a town near you (hopefully).