The idea for our family bakery started with a vision to follow our hearts and to create something from scratch that we could pour our love into. That vision took us to Stratford, Ontario where we purchased our home and began to outfit, what used to be a heritage grocery store in the early 1900s, into what has now become our bakery.
We are a family owned and operated business which began as a husband and wife team. We have grown to include our children and a few amazing employees.
Derek, co-owner, Red Seal chef and our head baker, brings a background in fine dining and baking and has worked in a variety of restaurants and establishments throughout his career.
His passion for creating fine artisan breads has drawn him into establishing his own style and honing his craft which you can find here at Vann’s.
Elissa, co-owner, has a background in holistic nutrition and you’ll find that our bakery places emphasis on sourcing natural, local and organic ingredients that you can place your trust in — and it’s also why we know the importance of offering inclusive options for those with food sensitivities.
We’re so excited to share with you our passion for fine baking. Our hope is that our traditionally made bread finds its place as a staple at your family table, as it has ours.
OUR MISSION
If there is one thing you should be able to trust, it is the food you eat. Food is fundamental to life and health. We hand select our ingredients from the best sources we can find, with an emphasis on organic, natural and local. We want you to be able to trust the food you take home to your family.
Our fine, artisanal breads are made using traditional methods with the simplest ingredients — only flour, water and salt, utilizing the leavening power of natural fermentation to make flavourful bread that is easier to digest. Additional organic, natural and local ingredients are carefully selected to create unique and delicious flavour combinations.
It is our mission to always provide you with the most nutritious, delicious and freshest bread, mixed in small batches, shaped by hand, and baked daily.