OUR STORY
Originating in a little island in the Atlantic, Benita is a family establishment named after our Grandmother, a feisty and bold woman born next to an old chocolate factory in 1912. Benita was known for her family values, zeal for life, and magnificent home-cooking. These qualities extend beyond her legacy. During the Spanish Civil War, Benita’s father, in defiance of the
authorities, baked bread with white flour at a time when it was illegal. He distributed these loaves and other treats amongst the village to keep morale up during a time of great hardship.
Drawing on our Grandmother’s bold spirit and love of baking, I chose to relocate with my family to London, one of the largest and most challenging cities in the world. It was a far cry from the small village we had grown up in, but we decided to set up our lives here and bring joy to people in the way our wonderful grandmother had all those years ago.
Carrying on the family tradition, we still use many of my grandmother’s recipes today. Our fresh breads and pastries, baked in-house everyday, may well be in a very different setting to the sleepy wood ovens of Gran Canaria, but we still embrace that generous family mantra; that with good food and great company you can overcome any adversity.
At Benita bakery, we believe in the value of sharing tradition and culture with friends and family, and that you should never compromise on ingredients!