Meet the owner

Five minute tea break with owner Pia Cato.

Why did you start the Vanilla Pod Bakery:

In May 2008 whilst at university I entered a business plan competition, my idea, cupcakes...and amazingly I won! This achievement gave me the push I needed to go forth and set the business up.

When did you start baking:

Its hard to say as I think I have always had a passion for it, but I can vividly remember making scones in my parents Aga from the age of about 7.

Future aspirations:

I would absolutely love to have my own Vanilla Pod tea rooms one day

Favorite type of cake:

Umm, that is easy the Classic Victoria sponge, simple, timeless and mouth wateringly tasty.