Small-Batch Baking, Done Right
What We Do
Pastry Trays for Meetings & Events
$75.00 -$95.00
Pastry trays are a popular option for office meetings, team gatherings, and small events. Each tray includes an assortment of fresh, small-batch baked goods arranged for easy serving - (serves 10-12)
Typical trays may include combinations of:
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Scones
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Cookies
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Small cake squares
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Seasonal baked items
Trays can be tailored depending on the occasion and the number of people being served. Ideal for morning meetings, midday breaks, or small office celebrations. Advance notice is recommended.
Baked Goods
Starting at $15.00
The Reluctant Baker prepares a rotating selection of baked goods that are ideal for breakfast, coffee gatherings, or small desserts.
Examples include:
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Blueberry Buckle
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Sourdough Bread
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Lemon Tea Loaves
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Irish soda bread and other seasonal specialties
These items are often included in pastry trays or can be ordered individually depending on availability.
Cakes & Pies
Starting at $30.00
The Reluctant Baker offers small-batch cakes and pies for celebrations, gatherings, and everyday occasions. Each dessert is prepared using classic recipes, quality ingredients, and careful attention to detail.
Typical offerings include:
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Chocolate cakes (including Guinness chocolate cake)
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Confetti celebration cakes
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Seasonal fruit cakes
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Classic fruit pies and seasonal pies
Sizes can be tailored depending on the occasion - from a small dessert for a family dinner to a cake for a celebration.
Pastries
$3.00 - $6.00 each
The Reluctant Baker prepares pastries and that are ideal for gatherings and parties.
Examples include:
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Scones
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Quick breads
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Cookies and bars
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Cupcakes/Muffins
These items are often included in pastry trays or can be ordered individually depending on availability.
About The Reluctant Baker
The Reluctant Baker began simply enough—baking for family, friends, and the occasional gathering. What started as a hobby gradually became something more, as people began asking for “just one more cake,” or “a tray of those scones you made last time.”
The Reluctant Baker is not a formally trained pastry chef. Instead, he is a careful home baker who loves classic recipes, high-quality ingredients, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from making something well. Many of the recipes he uses come from trusted sources like Smitten Kitchen, America’s Test Kitchen, and other bakers whose work he admires—often adapted through plenty of trial, error, and tasting. Everything from The Reluctant Baker is made in small batches from his kitchen in New York City. The goal is simple: thoughtful, well-made baked goods that feel homemade in the best possible way.
Sometimes the best baking begins a little reluctantly.
