Our Organic Promise in Hungerford

At Aston’s Bakehouse in Hungerford, West Berkshire, organic baking isn’t a marketing label, it’s our founding principle. As a fully certified Demeter GB-ORG-06 organic bakery, we go beyond flour to ensure that every single ingredient we use is organically sourced, biodynamically considered, and sustainably handled.

Whether you’re a café in Oxford, a farm shop in Wiltshire, or a London stockist looking to offer real, traceable food, our organic promise is the difference your customers will taste.

Why Choose Aston’s Bakehouse?

✔ 100% Organic Ingredients – Certified by Demeter, including grains, oils, seeds, and sweeteners.

✔ Stone-Milled In-House Flour – Gently processed on Austrian and French mills for maximum nutrition.

✔ Heritage Grain Use – Spelt, rye, and wheat bred for flavour, not yield.

✔ Handmade Every Day – No shortcuts, no artificial fermentation, no commercial additives.

✔ Zero-Waste Bakery – Bran reused, chaff sent to local pig farms, minimal packaging impact.

✔ Demeter GB-ORG-06 Certified – One of the most stringent organic certifications in Europe.

✔ Serving Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, London & Swindon – Trusted by top organic retailers and market shoppers.

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Ready to stock truly organic bread? Contact us now or call 01488 500425.

What Does “Fully Organic” Really Mean?

Unlike bakeries that claim organic status but still use non-organic additives, Aston’s Bakehouse is committed to true integrity in every recipe.

We’re proudly Demeter GB-ORG-06 certified, which means:

  • All ingredients must be certified organic

  • No synthetic preservatives, improvers or conditioners

  • Biodynamic farming and processing standards must be met

  • Audited supply chain transparency from field to flour

We Mill Our Own Flour – The Slow Way

Modern bakeries rely on roller-milled flour stripped of its natural oils and minerals. At Aston’s, we mill our grains slowly in-house using Austrian and French stone mills.

Why it matters:

  • Gentle, low-heat milling protects enzymes and nutrients

  • No need to add synthetic vitamins like calcium carbonate or thiamin

  • Zero waste – bran is reused, nothing is discarded

  • Bread retains its natural aroma, flavour, and structure

Heritage Grains for Better Bread

We bake using unadulterated spelt, rye, and wheat varieties grown specially for our bakery. These heritage grains:

  • Offer superior flavour profiles

  • Are easier to digest than modern wheat strains

  • Support biodiversity and regenerative agriculture

  • Align with our commitment to sustainable, slow food

Our spelt is sourced from Eastbrook Farm, renowned for organic and biodynamic agriculture.

Handmade Every Loaf, Every Day

Our baking methods have more in common with centuries-old village bakeries than modern food factories. That’s deliberate.

Here’s how we do it:

  • Ambient temperature fermentation – No chillers or accelerants

  • Hand shaping – Every loaf is unique

  • Slow proving and baking – Deep flavour, chewy crusts, perfect crumb

  • Natural preservation – No artificial shelf-life extenders

Each loaf is made for nutrition, flavour, and soul.

Visit Our Bakery to learn more about our facilities and baking process.

Sustainable Practices You Can Trust

Aston’s Bakehouse operates with low-impact baking values:

  • Zero-waste grain use (bran and chaff recycled)

  • Chaff used to feed animals at nearby farms

  • Minimalist packaging using recyclable or compostable materials

  • Low fossil-fuel dependency throughout milling and baking

  • Local sourcing and community-first supply chain

We believe organic baking should care for both people and planet.

Trust in Certification: Demeter Explained

Most bakeries stop at using organic flour.

Aston’s Bakehouse takes it further:

  • Fully Demeter GB-ORG-06 certified

  • Every ingredient, method, and supply process is audited annually

  • We follow biodynamic principles for sustainability and quality

  • Recognised by ethical food partners like Abel & Cole and Planet Organic

See our About Us page to learn how founder Syd Aston pioneered organic baking in the UK.

FAQs About Our Organic Promise

  • Many bakeries use organic flour but still include additives or non-organic ingredients. We don’t. Every single input is certified, verified, and natural.

  • Yes. Thanks to natural fermentation, stone milling, and additive-free methods, our bread is easier to digest, has more nutritional content, and is free from chemicals.

  • Yes, Aston’s Bakehouse is fully certified by Demeter GB-ORG-06, one of the strictest organic bodies in Europe.

  • We supply farmers’ markets and stockists across the South, including London, Oxford, Berkshire, and Wiltshire.

Explore Real Organic Baking

From our bakery in Inkpen, Hungerford, we bring real, organic, slow-made bread to customers and businesses who care about food that’s better for the body and the planet.

Become a Stockist
 If you’re a retailer, deli, café, or food hall looking for trusted organic supply, contact us now to receive our wholesale info pack.

See Our Products
 Browse our range of artisan breads, pastries, and organic flour.

Taste the Difference with True Organic Baking

Whether you’re looking to partner with a certified bakery or simply understand what real organic baking looks like, Aston’s Bakehouse is your go-to supplier. Trusted by independent retailers, celebrated by market shoppers, and shaped by tradition.

Demeter Certified | No Additives | Stone-Milled | Heritage Grains

Based in Hungerford, supplying London, Swindon, Oxford, and across the UK.

Call us directly: 01488 500425
Email: info@astonsbread.co.uk