Gloucestershire bakery Four Anjels shortlisted for Bakery Manufacturer of the Year

Artisan bakery Four Anjels, based just north of Cheltenham, has been named a finalist at the Baking Industry Awards 2026.

Andrea Stevens, Commercial Director at Four Anjels, said: "This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication that every single one of our team brings to our delicious bakes that we make every day. Being shortlisted among the best in the industry doesn't happen by accident, it's the result of the quality, consistency, and passion we all put into our products and our customers.”

Now in its 39th year, the Baking Industry Awards celebrates the very best in British baking. Fifteen awards are up for grabs at the final on Wednesday 25 November at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Four Anjels is hoping to take home the trophy for Bakery Manufacturer of the Year, a title reserved for businesses that are driving growth and producing quality products at scale, whilst remaining conscientious about its people and the environment.

Based at its purpose-built 25,000 sq ft bakery in Bishops Cleeve, Four Anjels bakes a range of indulgent sweet treats for some of the UK's best-known names in retail, foodservice and luxury hamper markets. Its primary partner is M&S, for which it supplies a large range of brownies, bars and biscuits.

Julie Painting, Technical & Operations Director, adds: “This nomination reflects the strong growth the company is currently experiencing. As a result, we are looking to recruit team members who share their passion for baking indulgent, high-quality treats, and welcome enquiries from anyone interested in joining the team.”

In a marketplace increasingly dominated by automated, high-output manufacturing, Four Anjels occupies a distinctive position - an artisan bakery operating at commercial scale. Every product across its range of brownies, biscuits, bars and flapjacks is made the artisan way: using store-cupboard ingredients, minimal processes, and no unnecessary complexity.

Judges praised the 'outstanding quality' of Four Anjels' products, and added it was 'great to see no corners being taken' in the manufacturing process.

The business has come a long way since its humble beginnings: founded in 2010 by five people with one oven and one mixing bowl, Four Anjels now produces around 2 million units per month. Since moving to Bishop's Cleeve in 2022, the bakery has enjoyed a sustained period of growth amid rising demand for its artisan sweet treats. In 2025, food and beverage investment company Olidor Group acquired a majority stake in the business, providing further backing to support the bakery’s next phase of growth.

 

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