This Week's Selection
Discover Fern & Fleur Bakery’s rotating selection of seasonal bakes, made in small batches each week in Kinsale. Expect crusty sourdough and hearty soda loaves, flaky butter pastries, home-made jams and special cakes inspired by produce from the local market and West Cork suppliers. Everything is hand-finished using traditional techniques and the best fresh ingredients; items are available while they last and the lineup changes with the seasons. Pop in to see what’s hot from today’s oven, or give us a bell to reserve your favourites.
Crust & Crumb: Rustic Loaves
Slow-fermented sourdough and hearty breads
Our loaves are made with time-honoured methods and a long overnight ferment for depth of flavour. Look out for classic sourdough with a glossy, blistered crust; brown soda bread with buttermilk and toasted oats; and seeded wheat loaves studded with pumpkin and sunflower seeds. We often finish loaves with a sprinkle of West Cork sea salt or locally milled flour from nearby mills, reflecting the season’s best grains.
Flaky & Golden: Pastries
Buttery croissants, filled danishes and seasonal tarts
Expect a small batch of laminated pastries each day, all made with high-fat butter from local dairies. Croissants and pain au chocolat come out crisp and layered; almond croissants are finished with toasted flaked almonds and a dusting of icing sugar. Seasonal danishes and tarts showcase market fruit — think strawberry and elderflower in early summer or spiced apple and pear in autumn — all baked to order while supplies last.
Jams & Preserves
Fruit-forward spreads made from Kinsale market produce
Our preserves are cooked in small batches to capture bright, honest flavour. You might find strawberry conserve made with berries from nearby growers, tangy lemon curd using free-range eggs, or a rhubarb and ginger jam to lift your morning toast. These jars are perfect with our loaves or as gifts — limited runs only, so pick one up when you see it on the shelf.
Weekly Specials & Celebration Cakes
Rotating bakes for birthdays, teapots and treat times
Each week we feature a special cake or traybake inspired by local producers — examples include a sea-salted caramel sponge made with West Cork cream, an orchard apple traybake using nearby apples, or a lemon and elderflower layer cake in season. We also accept bespoke orders for celebration cakes; please contact us in advance to discuss flavours and availability, as these bakes are crafted to order and limited by our small-batch approach.
Gallery of Bakes
Browse a gallery capturing the textures and colours of our weekly offerings at Fern & Fleur Bakery in Kinsale, County Cork. From glossy tarts and flaky croissants to crusty sourdough loaves and jars of house-made jam, each photograph highlights provenance, finishing touches and simple serving ideas — so you can see exactly what to expect before you order. Images show details such as the sheen on a lemon tart, the layers in a croissant, the open crumb of a sourdough boule and the handwritten label on a jam jar, plus suggestions for pairing with tea, cheese or a picnic by the harbour. Use the gallery to choose your favourites to pre-order for collection or to pop in and pick up from our shop in Kinsale. We update the selection weekly, so keep an eye out for seasonal specials and local ingredients showcased in every shot.
Pre-order & Pick-up
Reserve your favourites — collect with ease from our Kinsale bakery
Use our presales page to reserve breads, pastries and celebration cakes so you won’t miss out. Pre-orders open at the start of each week (Monday) and list every item available for that week. When you place an order you will choose a collection day and time from Fern & Fleur Bakery in Kinsale; these options are clearly shown on the presales page and again in your confirmation email.
Collection is from our Kinsale bakery and you can choose the pick-up slot that suits you. On arrival, please quote your order reference at the counter or let us know if you prefer kerbside contactless collection and we will bring your order to your car. Collection windows are confirmed in your order email — if you think you’ll be late, call us and we’ll do our best to hold your order. Allergen and ingredient details for each product are listed on the presales page and included with your order confirmation, so you can check what’s inside before you collect.
Storage tips and special requests: for crusty breads, keep in a paper bag at room temperature and refresh in a hot oven for a few minutes; for cakes, store in a cool place or refrigerate if decorated with cream or fresh fruit and bring to room temperature before serving. Pastries are best eaten the same day but can be refreshed in the oven. If you have dietary requirements or need a bespoke order — gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or any other preference — please note these when ordering on the presales page or add a message at checkout. We will confirm any adjustments and advise on ingredient swaps or cross-contamination risk so your order is exactly as you need.