A customer at Loafi Bakehouse in Ramsbottom waited through a 4,700-mile trip to the US before tucking into a tray of four custard tarts.
The pastries were picked up by a regular customer called Ryan just before he travelled to the airport. According to the bakery, the tarts travelled with him more than 4,700 miles to Portland, Oregon, where they were eventually shared with friends.
Journey to Portland
Loafi Bakehouse wrote in a post on Instagram on Thursday (September 24): "Last week one of our ace regulars Ryan asked Stuart to box up four custard tarts for collection at 8.10am. A rather specific time but it turns out it was just before he got his taxi to the airport."
"Under Ryan's stewardship they arrived safely 4,741 miles away in Portland, Oregon and were later shared with friends. Mega!"
One person commented on the social media post: "That is self control beyond belief!"
About the bakery
Loafi is a micro-bakery on Square Street in Ramsbottom, which opened after chef Rich Sharples took over the former Levanter site. Rich spent a decade as executive chef of Gary Usher's Elite Bistros collection, overseeing kitchens including Hispi in Didsbury and Kala in Manchester city centre. He has also worked alongside chefs including Darren Rowe at The Bay Horse in Roughlee and Mary-Ellen McTague at Aumbrey in Prestwich.
Loafi's offerings include freshly baked bread, sandwiches, sweet treats and coffee, as well as their custard tarts. Loafi is on 10 Square Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9BE, and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8am to 2pm.
