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BABCO
Established · 12 signalsbaker
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BABCO

4.6(327 reviews on Google)

BABCO's journey began with Jeremy and Alice Hocquard's shared love for baking and cooking from scratch. 7th in the country, NZ Hot Cross Bun competition

“My fav bakery in Manawatu! BRILLIANT Customer service Stunning food!!! Superb coffee Pictured Almond n Strawberry Brioche. Holydoley-superb! Hubby n cuz had the Ham n Cheese toasties. Guys were…” — tam peters · “Good food and friendly staff. Will definitely come back again 😋” — Gary Liuvaie · “Good experience on all occasions visiting Babco. Go early to have a wide selection of the pastries and sandwiches on offer. The lines can sometimes look overwhelming but move relatively quickly.…” — Chazel Rufus

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Their Story

BABCO's journey began with Jeremy and Alice Hocquard's shared love for baking and cooking from scratch. Newly married and in a rental without an oven, Jeremy built a pizza oven in their backyard, sparking a passion for baking with fire. This led to Jeremy bidding on and winning two wood-fired pizza…

What They Make

Sourdough Breads (made with wheat and rye starters), Viennoiserie Pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, cruffins, pastry straws, pain au raisin, escargot au chocolat, babka, Pain au Chocolat and almond croissant union), Authentic German Pretzels (salted, chili cheddar, garlic & parmesan flavored), Specialty Breads (baguettes, brioche, bialy, bagels, focaccia, English muffins, vollkornbrot, challah, fougasse, panettone), Cakes & Sweet Treats (fudges, silky slices, decadent cakes, toffee caramels, glittery truffles), House-made Jams & Preserves (jams, sauces, pickles), Coffee (Mouthwater Coffee), Milkshakes, Soft Serve, Sandwiches, Toasties. Seasonal items include Hot Cross Buns.

Awards & Recognition

  • NZ Hot Cross Bun competition — 7th in the country

More from BABCO

CoffeeMilkshakesSoft ServeSandwichesToasties

How to Get Their Products

Direct Sales

3B/95 Albert Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4414, New Zealand

Physical store pick-up, Walk-ins, Pre-orders (for pick-up, and potentially seasonal delivery like Hot Cross Buns), Farmers Market (Feilding Farmers Market).

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