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Sat, 06 Jun 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over

They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?
Councils are reviewing their policies due to concerns about the potential impact on high streets and competition for existing businesses. However, many cake shed owners argue that they provide a unique service, offering customers a chance to support local businesses and enjoy freshly baked goods. The trend of cake sheds is not limited to any particular region, with hundreds popping up across the country, often run by women who use them as a full-time job or side hustle. Danielle Edgington's Lavender Cake Shed in Birmingham brings in between £500 to £1,000 per week and has become so popular that she has quit her job as a catering manager to work on it full-time. Cake shed owners are urging councils to consider the benefits of these small businesses, including supporting local communities and providing jobs for women who may have been isolated during the pandemic.