This is the weekly-ish bulletin from Loaf in Stirchley, with our specials, lunches and cookery school classes.
🍞 Pre-order your Bread and Pastries 🥐
We’ll have plenty on the shelves all week, with lunches served from noon on weekdays.
Our opening hours are:
Wed-Fri: 12-6
Saturday: 8-1
Visit us at 1421 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2JL (map)
Sweets This Week
Coffee & Walnut Buns (Wednesday)
Coconut & Lime Buns (Thursday)
Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Vegan Cookies
Chocolate Tiffin
Peanut Butter Blondies
& more!
Saturday Sourdough Specials
Sundried Tomato & Caper
Batata Harra (spicy roast potato)
No reservations - first come first served.
This Week's Lunches
Wednesday
Tarka Daal w/ Sourdough (Ve)
Thursday
Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia Sandwich: Tomatoes, Cucumber, Caramelized Onions and Tapenade (Ve) optional w/ Feta
Friday
Curry: Kale, Cauliflower & Chickpeas w/ Sourdough (Ve)
Salt Beef /w Pickles + Mustard on Challah
Wed - Fri
Sourdough Pizza: Garlicy Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Mozzarella & Parmesan on a Tomato Base (V)
Wed - Fri
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Rocket Pesto & Cheese Croissant (V)
Wed – Sat:
Sausage Rolls
Vegetable Rolls (V)
Lunches are made fresh weekdays from 12 noon.
Our menu for the week — with ingredients and allergens — is on the website.
Cookery School Classes
Availability is running low for a lot of our upcoming classes so if you fancy learning some new skills in the kitchen we’d recommend booking soon before they sell out!
Saturday All-Day Classes with Availability:
🌾 Wholegrain Baking with Tom Baker 🌾
Saturday 6th September 2025 9am–4pm
As well as all the practical hand-skills needed to handle doughs with a higher proportion of wholemeal in, Tom Baker (one of the founders of Loaf) will help you to gain an understanding of the biology of grains (wheat, rye and spelt) and the value of using and eating whole grains in terms of both nutrition, economics and politics.
Weekday Evening Classes with Availability:
🫔 Dosa 🫔
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 6:30–9:30pm
During this workshop, Chef Haseen will teach you the secrets of this speciality - the right consistency of fermented ground rice for the dosa mixture, the secret flavours of the Kerala sambar, a potato masala filling, tomato and tamarind chutney, plus a fresh coconut, mint and coriander chutney and the techniques for the perfect dosa.
🥘 Thaali 🥘
Wednesday 23rd July 2025 6:30–9:30pm
Join Chef Haseen and learn the secrets of another Indian speciality - Thaali - popular in India, Nepal, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Singapore. A hands-on workshop where you can feast on all the dishes you make family-style, so arrive hungry!
🥟 Dumplings 🥟
Tuesday 16 September 2025 6:30–9:30pm
You’ll learn to make dumpling dough and fillings from scratch, including vegetarian, pork, Sichuan lamb wontons, and crispy fried dim sum-style wontons.
🍜 Ramen 🍜
Wednesday 17 September 2025 6:30–9:30pm
A workshop with Lap-fai Lee that dives deep into the art of broth, noodles, toppings, and seasoning. Expect rich flavours, smart technique, and the know‑how to recreate at home.
🔪 Knife Skills & Maintenance 🔪
Tuesday 23 September 2025 6:30–9:30pm
Learn how to prep with precision. Lap will guide you through essential knife grips, cutting techniques, sharpening, honing, and care—skills that elevate every kitchen routine.
🌶️ Thai 🌶️
Wednesday 24 September 2025 6:30–9:30pm
Explore Thai cuisine through authentic spice blends, curries and sauces. Hosted by Lap-fai Lee.
Coming Soon:
Baking with Heritage Grains - more dates will be released.
New Jams & Preserves making course - dates to be released soon!
Sausage & Charcuterie (with Lap-fai Lee): More dates will be released for autumn.
Seafood Masterclass (with Lap-Fei Lee): More dates will be released for autumn.
Booking Info:
All equipment, recipes, aprons & refreshments provided.
Please check the individual class restrictions for dietary requirements and allergies and get in touch with any queries.
Spaces are limited and booked on a first-come-first-served basis upon receipt of payment. We require 100% payment in advance for all of our courses.
CoCoMAD Festival returns to Cotteridge Park this weekend!!
Date & Time: Saturday, 2nd July 2025, 12pm – 7:30pm
Location: Cotteridge Park
What is CoCoMAD all about?
CoCoMAD is Cotteridge Park’s vibrant local festival, created by Friends of Cotteridge Park, bringing the community together through music, creativity, science, food, and more. Everyone is welcome—ticket-free, thanks to collective donations and local sponsorship.
Festival Highlights
Live Music & Showcases: throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CircusMASH: running aerial and circus workshops all day
CoCoMAD Scientists: interactive science experiments, ideal for curious kids
Community Stalls & Food Vendors: featuring some of Birmingham’s best makers, artists and artisans, as well as street food vendors and local breweries
Getting There
No parking on-site: please walk, cycle, or use public transport
Dr Bike from (our soon to be next door neighbour 😀) Birmingham Bike Foundry will be at the tennis courts offering basic repairs and adjustments for cyclists
How is CoCoMAD free?
CoCoMAD costs around £34,000 to stage; if every visitor donates just £3, it covers the full cost
You can donate via JustGiving beforehand or on the day — just look out for card readers and donation buckets
The festival is entirely run by volunteers so…
Get involved!
Volunteer: help with set-up, litter collection, or general festival spirit by signing up on the Cotteridge Park site
Shout‑outs from the stage: celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or say thanks—email your message to info@cotteridgepark.org.uk in advance
CoCoMAD is not just an event—it’s our local festival, celebrating creativity, sustainability, and togetherness.
Visit cotteridgepark.org.uk for the full programme and to find volunteer/donation links. Spread the word!
Give the Gift of Learning!
If you’re thinking of gifting one class but you are not sure which one would be preferred you could buy a gift voucher instead.
Our vouchers can be purchased in any value you like for redemption against future bookings. Vouchers purchased online will give you a downloadable pdf which can be emailed to the recipient directly, or to you for printing and giving to them by hand. Alternatively you can come to us and buy vouchers in the shop.
Thanks for all your Continued Support.
See you soon!
Dorit, Michael, Dave, Lee, Fliss, Neil, Molly, Zahrah, Mina, Rach, Pete, Andy & Kate
Address: 1421 Pershore Road, Stirchley, B30 2JL - map
Website: loaf.coop
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