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The beginning of your course is not far away, and we're really excited for you to officially join us at London South Bank University (LSBU). If you're looking for ideas of things to do over the summer related to your degree, our academic team have given some suggestions of things you might be interested in reading, watching, listening to, doing, and following.  These activities will give you a deeper insight into the history of baking and technology, a better understanding of a career as a baker, and help you to prepare for your studies.

These are all friendly recommendations - it's completely up to you how much (or little) you decide to do!

See & Do

There are some great things to do.

Fortitude Bakehouse, Bloomsbury
Fortitude Bakehouse

The Dusty Knuckle, Dalston

The Dusty Knuckle is a bakery and cafe located in London's Dalston and Harringay neighbourhoods.

Crumbs and Doilie, Soho

Founded by Cupcake Jemma in 2006 we make amazing cakes, cupcakes, cookies and brownies. You can find us in the heart of Soho at our shop in Kingly Court every day of the week.

Bunhead Bakery, Herne Hill

Discover Bunhead Bakery , created by Sara.

Arome Bakery, Covent Garden

French pattiserie techniques with Asian flavours!

Read

Books with an asterisk will be available to borrow from the LSBU library once you become a student.

Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen *

Advanced Bread & Pastry: A Professional Approach” by Michel Suas *

How Baking Works, Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science by Paula Figoni *

Turtle Bread  A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting in and the Power of Friendship by Kim-Joy. A heart-felt tale about overcoming social anxiety through baking, with harming manga-style art.

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A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by  T. Kingfisher. A quirky  YA fantasy where a teen bread-wizard uses animated ginger bread to defend her city- magical, light hearted and adventure filled story.

Sourdough by Robin Sloan A magical-realism novel about a software engineer turned baker—quirky and techy, blending modern life with artisanal bread-making

Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Multi-character fiction centered around a baking prodigy—rich, warm, and food-focused without being technical)

Camille’s Bread by Amanda Lohrey A literary novel set around a bakery and family tension—domestic, thoughtful, and beautifully written

Crumble by Meredith McClaren A graphic memoir exploring grief and healing through baking; heartfelt and artful without focusing on recipes

Watch & Listen

Follow & Join

  • Stay up-to-date with the The British Society of Baking
  • @nationalbakeryschool (Instagram and TikTok)
  • @cristelar66 (Instagram)
  • @kieran_baking (Instagram
  • @jakescakes1 (Instagram)
  • LSBU National Bakery School (LinkedIn)
  • Worshipful Company of Bakers (LinkedIn)
  • IFST (LinkedIn)
  • CBS Craft Bakers Association (LinkedIn)
  • ABST Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (LinkedIn)