NEWS RELEASE

11 December 2020

HASTINGS FOODIES BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO GREAT BAKERY
Following the success of its pop up kiosk on Hastings Pier this summer, award-winningFrankonia Bakeryhas taken overThe Old Custom House, the iconic building in Hastings Old Town. The former restaurant has been turned into a bakery and cafe - news that is delighting Hastings Foodies. Now open, it is seeing tremendous business and already has a strong, regular local customer base.

"We had a great few months with our kiosk on the pier this summer." says Frankonia's owner, local resident Birgit Gunz,  "The feedback we received from our fast-growing band of regular customers demonstrated a clear opportunity to expand our business here. We jumped at this chance to move into a more permanent home in the most beautiful building in town. "
 
 With a prominent position on the seafront, The Old Custom House is a local landmark in a prime spot on the seafront, and has views out to the English Channel. 

In addition to the range of artisan bread, sourdoughs and pretzels that were so popular over the summer at the kiosk, Frankonia is introducing fine patisserie.  "We will be selling seasonal ranges of products too, including for Christmas our stollen, mince pies, gingerbread ‘folk' and Christmas biscuits." She adds.

As well as the bakery shop, the Frankonia Café will open Wednesday to Sunday from 8-4 (4.30 Fridays and Saturdays) serving hot drinks, and snacks to eat in or take away.  There will also be some outdoor seating and adherence to Covid-19 safety measures will be in place.  There are plans for the menu to be expanded in the spring to include a cooked brunch.

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Editors' note:

Frankonia Bakery is an independent, traditional, wholesale artisan bakery based in Surbiton, Surrey.  It boasts an incredible customer list - one that includes five-star hotels such as The Ritz & The Savoy.  Supplying to Fortnum & Mason, Harrods & Selfridges as well as a plethora of high end, exclusive restaurants like The Goring, it is also proud to supply iconic institutions such as the Houses of Parliament & The Orient Express.Nationwide delivery is available, and in addition, deliveries are made by its own delivery fleet on a daily basis to establishments throughout London and across the SE of England.  The company also supplies Planters Garden Centre in Hurst Green.

For further information, additional and high res images or to review the products or the café please contact Alison Jee on 020 8744 0744 alison@alisonjee.co.uk