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Welcome to Cakes Direct from The Lodge!


Paul

We have been baking the fruit cakes for ten years now and mastered the Yorkshire Parkin back in 2012. The parkin was inspired by my Father-in-law's quest to buy traditional Homemade Yorkshire Parkin that was as oaty and moist as his mother used to bake. We have successfully used her recipe (dating back to the early 1900's) to create a firm favourite!
Annette started the business back in 2012, but now Paul has taken over baking responsibilities and has added a range of chocolate products that are gaining popularity.


Latest News


As spring approaches, the Lodge kitchen has sprung into life ready for our events in 2023. We are exhibiting at more events this year, and will start at the Living North Live event in Newcastle in May. Next we will return to the Congleton Food and Drink Festival on Sunday 11th June. The range of chocolate bars now extends to 20 bars and soon there will be Nutella truffles!

Check out the shop for the new flavours.

Where it's made:


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Our kitchen where we started 'Cakes Direct...from The Lodge' in October 2012 with the support and encouragement of friends, colleagues and every member of our family.

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Smith House Lodge is part of the Smith House estate with some buildings dating back to the 1400's! Situated in Lightcliffe near Halifax, the Lodge has been our family home for 15 years.

Events in 2023:

Living North Live


19th - 21st May, Newcastle Racecourse

Find out more here.

Congleton Food and Drink Festival


Sunday 11th June, Congleton Town Centre

Find out more here.

Hooton Pagnell Summer Fete


Sunday 2nd July

Find out more here.

Living North Christmas Fair


26th - 29th October, Newcastle Racecourse

Find out more here.

Living North Christmas Fair


9th - 12th November, York Racecourse

Find out more here.

Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair


30th November - 3rd December, Hall 1, The Great Yorkshire Showground

Find out more here.

Telephone: 01484 720 761

© James Burnham 2023