About Battle Born & Bread
Battle Born & Bread is a small artisan sourdough bakery based in Battle, East Sussex, where bread is made with patience, skill, and a strong respect for traditional baking methods.
Founded by Kate Barlow, the bakery was built around a simple idea: great bread comes from time, quality ingredients, and careful fermentation rather than shortcuts or mass production. Each loaf is handcrafted in small batches to ensure consistency, freshness, and depth of flavour.
The bakery specialises in naturally fermented sourdough, made using simple, clean ingredients and long proving times that develop its distinctive texture, crust, and taste. Seasonal bakes are also produced in limited batches depending on availability.
Production remains intentionally small scale, allowing full attention to detail at every stage of the baking process. This approach ensures that every loaf reflects the same level of care, from mixing and fermentation through to shaping and baking.
Deliveries are supported locally across East Sussex, helping customers receive freshly baked sourdough with minimal delay from oven to table.
As part of YILD’s producer network, Battle Born & Bread represents a return to honest, craft-led baking, where quality is prioritised over volume and every product is made with clear intention and care.
