Business Details
11 Years
experience
Artisan Sweets & Custom Cakes Made with Local Ingredients
Hansel and Gretel Bakery was founded in 2015 by Craig and Claudia Storer, two culinary professionals with decades of combined experience in restaurants, bakeries, markets, and hotels. Claudia honed her pastry skills under Vancouver's top chefs, while Craig developed his management expertise through leadership roles in popular Vancouver restaurants. Our shared vision was to create a bakery where quality, creativity, and local ingredients take center stage in every artisan treat we produce. We specialize in handcrafted sweets inspired by seasonal and regional ingredients, from classic desserts to custom-designed celebration cakes. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operation, from ingredient sourcing to final presentation.We take pride in offering a diverse menu that caters to various dietary preferences, including gluten-friendly and vegan options. Our team approaches baking as both an art form and a science, ensuring consistent quality in every batch. Located in Maple Ridge, we serve both walk-in customers and clients requiring advance-ordered specialty creations. Our operating hours reflect our dedication to balancing community accessibility with artisan production demands. Through personalized consultations, we help clients bring their dessert visions to life for weddings, baby showers, and other special occasions.
Services
Custom Cakes
Wedding Cakes
Artisan Pastries
Seasonal Pies
Specialty Cookies
Loaf Cakes
Energy Bars
Mini Desserts
Beverage Service
Event Catering
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined experience in professional baking and hospitality management
- Our recipes use locally sourced ingredients for authentic, seasonal flavors
- We specialize in custom-designed celebration cakes for weddings and special events
- We provide advance-order options with 7-10 day notice for specialty creations
- Our menu includes dietary-conscious options like gluten-friendly and vegan treats
Services
Custom Cakes
We create bespoke celebration cakes for birthdays, weddings, and special events. Our team works closely with clients to transform design concepts into edible masterpieces using premium ingredients. Each cake combines artistic presentation with exceptional flavor profiles, available in multiple sizes and dietary adaptations.
Artisan Pastries
Our daily-baked artisan pastries feature seasonal and local ingredients. From classic crme brle to innovative flavor combinations, each item balances traditional techniques with modern creativity. We offer both standard favorites and rotating specialty items reflecting ingredient availability.
Seasonal Pies
We produce seasonal fruit pies using locally sourced ingredients. Our menu includes traditional favorites like apple and berry pies alongside contemporary variations. Each pie features handmade crusts and fillings that highlight natural flavors without artificial preservatives.
Dietary-Conscious Options
We offer gluten-friendly, vegan, and paleo-friendly dessert alternatives. Our dietary-conscious menu includes cookies, energy bars, and baked goods that maintain flavor and texture while accommodating specific dietary needs through careful ingredient selection.
Event Catering
We provide dessert catering services for weddings, baby showers, and corporate events. Our team creates customized dessert spreads featuring miniature versions of our popular items, ensuring variety and presentation quality that matches event themes and guest requirements.
People
Craig Storer
Co-Owner & Operations Manager
With extensive restaurant management experience, Craig oversees daily operations and business development. He brings 15+ years of hospitality industry expertise to ensure efficient production and exceptional customer service standards.
Claudia Storer
Co-Owner & Head Pastry Chef
Claudia leads our culinary creations with professional pastry training from Vancouver's top culinary institutions. She specializes in combining classical techniques with innovative flavor combinations, ensuring each product maintains both visual appeal and superior taste.
Questions
How far in advance should I order a custom cake?
We require 7-10 days notice for custom cake orders to ensure proper preparation and design execution.
Do you offer dietary-restricted dessert options?
Yes, we provide gluten-friendly, vegan, and paleo-friendly alternatives for many of our popular items.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept PayPal for online orders and cash/credit card payments at our Maple Ridge location.
Can I schedule a wedding cake consultation?
Yes, we offer personalized wedding cake consultations to discuss design concepts and flavor preferences.
Are your ingredients locally sourced?
We prioritize local ingredients whenever possible, particularly for seasonal fruits and specialty products.
Do you deliver orders to Vancouver?
We recommend picking up orders at our Maple Ridge location, but can discuss delivery options for large orders.
Reviews (4)
T. D.
Dec 28, 2021
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I picked up a cake a week ago for a birthday celebration. I was thoroughly disappointed with my overall experience. On the initial call the week prior I had ordered a strawberry and lemon inspired cake for 10-15 people. When I arrived on the saturday to pick it up I had to wait as it was clearly not ready. 15 minutes or so later when I finally got the cake to my surprise it was completely coated in almonds. Not once in their initial call did they mention almond coating on strawberry shortcake which should be an obvious comment or question considering allergies. Everyone was shocked that a strawberry
Rachel Jacob
Dec 20, 2021
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I have been going to this bakery since it opened and have tried many of their baked goods and have thoroughly enjoyed most of them. I have ordered several of their cakes for special events and every single one of them was exceptional (taste and presentation)! Their black forest cake is by far the best I've ever had!
Anna Sporton
Oct 24, 2021
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We had a fantastic experience with Hansel and Gretel Bakery, all the way from Australia. Hansel and Gretel bakery created special dinosaur themed cupcakes for our nephews birthday and delivered them directly to him. The cakes were fantastic and the customer service was 10/10. Would recommend to anybody! Thank you again!
Tina Muir
Oct 19, 2021
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All I can say is wow!!! Hansel and Gretel Bakery did an amazing job of creating a 50th wedding anniversary cake for us. Absolutely beautiful and one of the most delicious lemon cakes I have ever had. This will be my go to bakery from now on. Well done!
