Posted on Leave a comment

Serving up our first café

Pipp & Co are thrilled to announce our first café in Bristol!

At Pipp & Co, we are excited to share the next big step: opening our very first café in Bristol!

Our Swindon factory currently produces over 20,000 doughnuts each week, and we’re investing in a new café at College Green, Bristol. 

Since acquiring Pipp & Co in 2015, Mario and Betina Evangelista have transformed the business from a small bakery serving mainly farmers’ markets into a thriving company employing 40 plus people. This new café will add another eight roles to our growing team.

Every doughnut is freshly made at our Swindon bakery, using the finest raw ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible. We take pride in ensuring that our products contain no artificial colours, flavourings, or additives. Our doughnuts are to be enjoyed on the day of purchase.

Reflecting on our journey, Betina said, “When we bought Pipp & Co, it was a very different business. It was founded by two patisserie chefs who sold primarily at farmers’ markets. We continue to sell at these markets and cherish the loyal customer base we have built over the years. There’s something special about the atmosphere at these markets that we love.”

“We have since expanded, and now our products are available at numerous stockists, including farm shops and cafes. A significant part of our business also involves selling to corporates through regular pop-up shops and stocking staff restaurants. We remain true to the original founders’ passion for quality products made from quality ingredients, with nothing artificial,” she added.

Mario shared, “Betina and I have a background in the food industry from our younger days when we ran a small restaurant. Our passion for good food never waned, and as our children grew older, we sought a new opportunity. We stumbled upon a doughnut business at a farmers’ market, and after seeing the massive queue, we knew we had to try those doughnuts. We bought the business, and the rest is history.”

From producing 2,500 doughnuts a week in 2015, we now average 20,000 weekly, and our product range has expanded to include cinnamon rolls and cruffins (a croissant/muffin hybrid). In 2022, we moved to a larger facility in Swindon, which has allowed us to scale up and introduce new product lines, thanks to significant investments in equipment and fittings.

Our Bristol café will serve a variety of Pipp & Co’s freshly made doughnuts, alongside a selection of new sweet and savoury pastries. We look forward to receiving feedback on these new savoury menu additions.

Photo: Martin Booth for bristol247.com

Find directions to Pipp & Co Cafe here:

Address: 35 College Green, Bristol, BS1 5SP

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to grow and bring our delicious doughnuts to new locations!

Sporting, corporate, private events and more

Get a coffee and doughnut van for your event!​

We’ve recently launched a coffee and doughnut van to serve you at business parks, corporate events, weddings, and sports fixtures. Chat to one of our service orientanted team members for any information you need.

Posted on Leave a comment

National Doughnut Week’s chai-flavoured twist!

Celebrate National Doughnut Week with a delicious chai-flavoured twist!

Introducing our limited edition chai-cinnamon doughnut: A National Doughnut Week special!

National Doughnut Week is just around the corner, and we at Pipp & Co have a special treat in store for you! We’re thrilled to announce our latest creation, crafted in collaboration with the renowned chai producers Henny & Joe’s. Our new chai-flavoured, filled cinnamon doughnut will make its debut on May 18th, and we can’t wait for you to try it.

A Flavourful Collaboration

At Pipp & Co, we pride ourselves on baking with the finest natural ingredients and no additives or preservatives. Our commitment to quality aligns perfectly with Henny & Joe’s, a company known for its pure and flavourful chai concentrates. Co-founded by Lottie Heynen and Ash Bailey, Henny & Joe’s was born out of a desire to offer a chai blend free from artificial additives and excess sugar. Their products are now a favourite in independent coffee shops and retailers.

When it came time to craft a special doughnut for National Doughnut Week, we knew Henny & Joe’s was the perfect partner. “We reached out to Henny & Joe’s because we love the chai products they make,” says Betina Evangelista, who co-owns Pipp & Co with her husband Mario. “They have the same ethos as we do, producing a quality product using only natural ingredients. We thought a chai-flavoured, filled doughnut would be a great addition to our range.”

The Chai-Cinnamon Doughnut

Our new chai-cinnamon doughnut features a delightful blend of chai spices infused into a rich, cinnamon-filled doughnut. Each bite offers a warm, comforting flavour experience that’s perfect for celebrating National Doughnut Week.

Available at the farmers’ markets we visit and through our online store, this limited-edition doughnut will be on sale from May 18th. And if it proves popular, we’re excited about the possibility of making it a regular part of our range!

Supporting a Great Cause

In the spirit of giving, we’re also pleased to support The Children’s Trust, the charity backed by National Doughnut Week. This organisation supports children with brain injuries, and we’ll be making a donation at the end of the week to contribute to their important work.

Where to Buy your Chai-Cinnamon Doughnuts

Pipp & Co doughnuts are available through a variety of stockists from Reading to Oxford and Stroud to Bristol. Don’t miss your chance to try our new chai-cinnamon doughnut!

This doughnut will be available on our website shop or available from a stockist near you.

We look forward to celebrating National Doughnut Week with you and hope you enjoy this special new addition to our doughnut lineup. Here’s to sweet moments and supporting a wonderful cause!

Stay tuned for more updates and follow us on instagram for the latest markets and pop-up business park visits. 

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for our doughnuts!

Doughnut and coffee van parked at business park

Sporting, corporate, private events and more

Get a coffee and doughnut van for your event!​

We’ve recently launched a coffee and doughnut van to serve you at business parks, corporate events, weddings, and sports fixtures. Chat to one of our service orientainted team members for any information you need.