One of the best bakeries in London right now is Quince, not far from our shop in Islington. It’s an elite bakery with a diverse range of pastries that showcase the team’s amazing skillset. The team use a mix of interesting grains, so there’s always something new to try. Its founder Anna Higham is one of the best in the field. I love the savoury scones and seasonal hand pies – you can thank me later for that one. 

If I had to choose my top three, alongside Quince I’d pick Fortitude Bakehouse in town and Tarn Bakery in Highgate. Fortitude is down a little cobbled street near Russell Square and serves excellent coffee too. Cakes, pastries, stuffed buns, school dinner-style cake with sprinkles – you name it, it has it. It also does the tastiest shortbread tarts with toppings like cherry cheong and pistachio, as well as a pretty perfect pain au chocolat. Over at Tarn, you have to try the summer berry tart. 

For sourdough or a great loaf of bread, I go to The Dusty Knuckle, which has various sites around London. The potato sourdough is top notch, as is the egg chilli cheese focaccia, which is a breakfast of champs. Plus, the sandwiches are about as good as you’re going to get. Imagine corn fritter sarnies, meatball subs and cheese and tomato toasties.