Bakes by Bear in Locks Heath

Bakes by Bear operates from a home kitchen in Locks Heath, within the Hamble Valley area between Southampton and the coast. It is an independent online bakery producing brownies, cookies and original hand-made celebration cakes, with orders available both locally and nationwide.

The business was founded in 2024 by Claire, a former teacher based in Southampton, who left the classroom to bake full-time from home. After years of balancing teaching with family life, she wanted more time with her children and the chance to turn a lifelong interest in baking into a small business.

Everything is made in small batches in the Hampshire kitchen. The core range covers chocolate brownies in several flavours, a selection of cookies and blondies, plus celebration cakes tailored for birthdays, baby showers and other occasions for customers in Southampton and the surrounding area.

Orders for the brownies, cookies and blondies are placed online and can be sent across the UK.

Free delivery applies on orders over £25, and each box includes a handwritten gift message. Celebration cakes are arranged by enquiry for those in the local area.

Bakes by Bear provides a practical local option for treats or gifts without needing a shop visit. The products can be ordered ahead for delivery to a holiday let or address in the wider area, or arranged as a celebration cake for an event while in the region. The kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

The business remains small-scale and family-run, focused on the quality of the bakes rather than retail premises. Details of the current range, ordering and cake enquiries are available on the website.