A bakery that enables all abilities
CJ’s is s a new not-for-profit bakery that doesn’t only make delicious bread, cakes and other goodies but also offers meaningful work for adults with a learning disability.
Based in Finchley, it was launched this year by Sian Chadwick and her son CJ – Chef James – a 22-year-old who has Down’s Syndrome. Their aim is to create real, relevant employment and training for adults with learning disabilities.
They currently work with nine regular chefs who have a range of disabilities. Many more are keen to join the team to learn baking skills, make friends and enjoy the positive atmosphere in the kitchen.
The bakery, which has a five-star hygiene rating, produces tasty sourdough loaves and quiches as well as sweet and savoury buns, brownies, cookies and cakes. There are gluten-free and vegan options, too.
Feedback from customers has been amazing. Just check the Instagram page, @cjs_bakery_ to read the reviews.
To see the full range and place an order, visit cjsbakery.org.uk with home deliveries on Thursdays and Fridays to local postcodes (N2, N3, N10, N11, N12), or collection from the bakery in Finchley Central. A selection of CJ’s cakes can also be found at the Wave Café at The United Reformed Church, Muswell Hill, N10 3NU every Thursday.