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The couple began creating breads and other baked goods from local, seasonal ingredients for family, friends and neighbors. The enterprise was supported early on by [[Church Street Coffee & Books]], where Schlund was head baker. In [[2018]] the bakery won the top prize in [[REV Birmingham]]'s "Big Pitch" competition. | The couple began creating breads and other baked goods from local, seasonal ingredients for family, friends and neighbors. The enterprise was supported early on by [[Church Street Coffee & Books]], where Schlund was head baker. In [[2018]] the bakery won the top prize in [[REV Birmingham]]'s "Big Pitch" competition. | ||
Beehive Baking Co. sourced ingredients from the [[Eastaboga Bee Co.]], [[Deloach Farms]] in [[Vincent]], and Bois d'Arc Farm in Uniontown, Perry County. They took online orders for baked goods to be delivered to homes and businesses around the [[Birmingham area]], and also set up "Pop Up" stands at [[Cahaba Brewing Co.]], [[Thank You Books]], [[Dreamers Supply Co.]], [[Woodlawn Street Market]], and the [[Irondale Farmers and Makers Market]]. | Beehive Baking Co. sourced ingredients from the [[Eastaboga Bee Co.]], [[Deloach Farms]] in [[Vincent]], and Bois d'Arc Farm in Uniontown, Perry County. They took online orders for baked goods to be delivered to homes and businesses around the [[Birmingham area]], and also set up "Pop Up" stands at [[Cahaba Brewing Co.]], [[Thank You Books]], [[Dreamers Supply Co.]], [[Woodlawn Street Market]], and the [[Irondale Farmers and Makers Market]]. [[Filter Coffee Parlor]] also stocked their wares. | ||
In [[2020]] plans were underway for a bake shop on [[1st Avenue North (Irondale)|1st Avenue North]] in [[Irondale]]. | In [[2020]] plans were underway for a bake shop on [[1st Avenue North (Irondale)|1st Avenue North]] in [[Irondale]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 9 July 2024
Beehive Baking Co. was a home-based bakery business founded in 2017 by Caedan Oliver and Sarah Schlund.
The couple began creating breads and other baked goods from local, seasonal ingredients for family, friends and neighbors. The enterprise was supported early on by Church Street Coffee & Books, where Schlund was head baker. In 2018 the bakery won the top prize in REV Birmingham's "Big Pitch" competition.
Beehive Baking Co. sourced ingredients from the Eastaboga Bee Co., Deloach Farms in Vincent, and Bois d'Arc Farm in Uniontown, Perry County. They took online orders for baked goods to be delivered to homes and businesses around the Birmingham area, and also set up "Pop Up" stands at Cahaba Brewing Co., Thank You Books, Dreamers Supply Co., Woodlawn Street Market, and the Irondale Farmers and Makers Market. Filter Coffee Parlor also stocked their wares.
In 2020 plans were underway for a bake shop on 1st Avenue North in Irondale.
The business was interrupted when Schlund was badly injured in a vehicle collision in January 2021. Church Street and Yellowhammer Creative both contributed toward the costs of her hospitalization and the interruption of the business.
After the couple welcomed their first child in 2024, they decided to close the business. Oliver accepted the position of bakery manager at Birmingham Breadworks, where he plans to incorporate some of Beehive's best-selling products.
References
- Sanders, Chase (February 5, 2021) "Local businesses come together to support Beehive Baking Company after accident." Bham Now
- Jones, Ashleigh (July 8, 2024) "Bakery known for fresh bread, local markets, closing up shop." Birmingham Business Journal