A customer at Loafi Bakehouse in Ramsbottom waited until the end of a 4,700-mile journey to the US before eating a tray of four custard tarts. The pastries were collected by a regular customer named Ryan shortly before he travelled to the airport, and were later shared with friends in Portland, Oregon.
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."
The post continued: "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 famous custard tarts. The bakery is at 10 Square Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9BE, and is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8am to 2pm.
