Our story
Humble origins
Vienna Bakery was founded in 1961 by Bob & Peggy Dodge when they leased a traditional bakery in Georgetown originally designed by Henri Ori, a well-known local French baker. Bob’s early years were spent living and working along the South Bank of the River Thames. Bob was apprenticed to Joseph Lyons & Co and he studied at the National Bakery School, both at Elephant & Castle.
Refining his craft
In addition to being a master confectioner and baker, he was skilled in the art of Vienna Goods, the sophisticated baking process developed in Vienna dating back to the 17th century. This expertise in creating croissants, rolls and Danish pastries is what eventually inspired the name “Vienna Bakery”.
New horizons
After developing his skills in Sri Lanka, Bob came to Jersey in the 1950s to manage Orviss’ Bakery in Beresford Street, St Helier. He and his wife Peggy later established their own business, Vienna Bakery, and the rest is history…
Bob & Peggy's legacy
Today, the Dodge family continues Bob & Peggy’s legacy with the help of a dedicated team from Jersey, France, Portugal, Ireland, Poland, Romania & the Philippines. Together, we uphold the cherished traditions of our founders, blending the best of traditional European and British baking.
So join us in celebrating decades of baking excellent, one delicious bite at a time!
Meet the team
The heart of our bakery
Our team is at the core of everything we do. They are skilled bakers and dedicated craftspeople who take pride in every loaf, pastry, and cake that comes out of our ovens. Many have been with us for decades, honing their craft and keeping traditional baking techniques alive. Their expertise and hard work ensure that every product reflects the quality and care we stand for. Vienna Bakery wouldn’t be what it is without them, and we’re proud to have such a talented and dedicated team behind everything we make.
Rise & shine
The main bakehouse comes alive before midnight, when our team of artisans begin crafting fresh bread and pastries for Jersey’s hotels, cafes, pubs, supermarkets, stores, and our Central Market shop.
Leading the operation are our small management team, Sarah Dodge, Eilish Barraud, Dercio de Abreu, Duarte Castro and Hilario Camacho.
At the market
Our Market team is led by Paul Cauvain and Eileen Beattie, familiar faces to many of our customers. With years of experience in our Market Shop, they’ve become a part of the Vienna Bakery family, always ready with a warm welcome and expert knowledge of our products. Whether you’re picking up your daily bread, choosing a cake, or just stopping by for a chat, Paul, Eileen, and the team are here to help, making sure every visit is as enjoyable as the treats we bake.
We bake fresh every day