Bernie’s Bakehouse

02/02/2026

A very special moment 💜

Featured in Good Housekeeping magazine, sharing how my side hustle became my career.

I moved back from Sydney to the UK almost 6 years ago to be with my mum when she wasn’t well — and this magazine was one of her favourites. This one feels full-circle.

So grateful to the team and everyone who’s supported me on this journey 🙏💫

12/05/2025

Do you ever feel the need to exhale, slow down, and reconnect with you?

Join us for the Revive & Rise Retreat — a soul-nourishing weekend (June 13th-15th) designed to help you pause, replenish, and step back into life feeling clear, grounded, and inspired.

Why the name Revive & Rise? Glad you asked…

This retreat is all about honouring the rhythm we often forget: you need to revive before you can rise.

Each of us is bringing something to help guide that process:

I’ll be sharing the magic of sourdough baking and cooking wholesome meals—because tending to something slowly and with love (like a bubbling starter or a nourishing soup) reminds us to care for ourselves in the same way.

Claire () will hold powerful coaching sessions to support shifts and transformations—perfect if you’re feeling stuck, burnt out or just in need of a fresh perspective.

Sasha () will be leading beautiful, grounding yoga classes to bring you back into your body and breath, gently reawakening your energy.

You’re invited to join as much or as little as you like. Walks in the English countryside, dips in the pool, reading in the gardens or by the fire in one of the manor’s cosy corners—it’s all here for you. Nothing is compulsory. Everything is yours to choose.

It’s your time to Revive & Rise.

DM for more info or to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited.

22/04/2025

Been loving the catering vibes lately—here’s a little roundup of what’s been coming out of the kitchen these past few weeks.

Lots of fresh spring ingredients showing up—wild garlic, asparagus, herbs, crunchy greens. Everything is vegetarian and plant-based, with a good mix of colour, texture, and all the nourishing stuff that feels good to eat.

Of course, Bernie’s Bakehouse sourdough always makes an appearance—can’t help it 😊

Thanks to everyone who’s had me cook for their gatherings recently—it’s been such a joy.

06/04/2025

14/10/2024

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of catering a beautiful 50th birthday celebration, right in the heart of a garden marquee! It was such a joy to create a bespoke, family-style dining experience for this lovely occasion.

We started with pre-dinner canapés in the house and then moved up to the marquee for a feast of shared platters, followed by cake and cheese platters.

Here’s a peek at the delicious menu we served:

**Canapés**
- Chilled gazpacho shots topped with sourdough croutons and diced cucumber
- Blinis with aged macadamia nut ‘cheese’ and fresh figs
- Tandoori paneer cubes with minted yogurt and turmeric coconut

**Main Feast**
- Bruschetta on Bernie’s Bakehouse sourdough toast topped with homemade pesto
- Feta & summer greens filo triangles
- Miso roasted aubergine on sesame & spring onion rice
- Bernie’s Bakehouse focaccia (olive & rosemary / tomato & caramelized onions)
- Roasted cauliflower steaks with caper sauce on a bed of red pepper & almond romesco sauce
- Leafy green salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, radish, & picked red onions
- Spinach & ricotta lasagne for the little ones

**Dessert**
- Birthday cake
- Cheese platter with Bernie’s Bakehouse sourdough & seeded crackers

I received a beautiful review from the lovely host.
“Dear Nicole, Thank you for the best evening! Your food was out of this world, we loved it all, and our guests said the same. I could not have done it without you, thank you, thank you. I do hope you will agree to come back and cater for us again - we’ve just got to find an excuse to do it again soon!!”

Reviews like this make my heart sing 💛 I absolutely love creating special memories with food!

01/08/2024

Finally we have some summer vibes here in London, which calls for delicious & nutritious lunches in the garden and BBQ evenings
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Scroll across for a peek into some of my recent healthy outdoor feasts:

1. **Creamy Roast Beetroot Hummous** topped with crispy beetroot, fresh mint & a drizzle of olive oil
2. **Spanish Omelette**: pan fried new potatoes & onion & eggs, topped with fresh dill
3. **Tomato Sourdough Bruschetta**: topped with homemade pesto, feta & fresh basil
4. **Bernie’s Bakehouse Sourdough Focaccia**: topped with olives, feta & rosemary
5. **Roast Aubergine on a bed of Hummous**: topped with pickled cucumbers, fresh coriander & smoked paprika (a combo inspired by the lovely
6. **Seasonal Tomato & fresh Basil Salad**: topped with Dijon vinaigrette
7. **Spanikopita**: Spinach & Feta Filo Triangles (my personal fav 😋)
8. ** Leafy Green Summer Salad**: with Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Radish & Charred Asparagus with tangy lemony dressing
9. **Chilled Gazpacho Soup**: topped with sourdough croutons & crunchy diced veg
10. **Summer Rice Paper Rolls**: vermicelli noodles, crunchy veg, smoked tofu & avocado, with a peanut & tamari dipping sauce

Eating outdoors makes everything taste better! Cheers to health, happiness and the simple pleasures of summer. 🌸🌿


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