At the heart of everything we do is a simple mission: bringing people together. It’s a thread that runs through our culture, our proudly low staff turnover, and our family-led vision for Haywood & Padgett.
Ours is a story of people, purpose, and plenty of scones — so read on to meet the team, discover our whimsical cast of characters, and learn how we’re giving back.
In 1987, our founders Wayne Padgett and David Haywood could be found in a small, rented kitchen hand-rolling 100 scones a day to sell on a market stall in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. After noticing a scone-sized gap on supermarket shelves, they sent their samples to retailers.
Over 35 years later, Haywood & Padgett Ltd is now the UK’s largest scone manufacturer producing around 6 million scones a week and employing more than 200 people. The company is now solely owned by the Padgett family, with Wayne Padgett as Managing Director.
The second generation of the Padgett family, Rebecca, Charlotte, Luke and Natasha have all joined the bakery and are committed to ensuring that the family business continues to expand, and most importantly of all, that we continue to produce the delicious baked goods that our customers know and love.
At Haywood & Padgett, we have the privilege of marrying a culturally significant product that has influenced togetherness for centuries, with a delicious reimagination of English Heritage in a new age.
Stick the kettle on and have a read — there’s more to the story than you’d think!
Tradition & Togetherness
Warm, welcoming, and slightly eccentric, Hattie the Hare has been hosting afternoon teas for centuries. Always pedalling through the clouds on her vintage bicycle, she gathers the finest cherries from her garden, preparing for her legendary picnics...
Innovation & Quality
With a top hat tilted just so and a glass of wine in hand, Felix the Fox is the embodiment of refined adventure. Floating effortlessly in his flying teacup, he scours the world for the finest ingredients and most exciting flavours to bring back to the bakery...
High-Quality Ingredients & Craftsmanship
Effortlessly elegant and endlessly assured, Daisy the Cow drifts through the skies in her hot air balloon, feather boa fluttering in the breeze.
Expansion & Global Reach
Always on the move, Jack the Russell (our trusty terrier!) speeds across lands far and wide in his golden race car with scone wheels.
For years, we’ve been passionate about supporting our community—whether it’s sponsoring SuperJam Tea Parties for the elderly or hosting ‘Beat the Boss’ bowling competitions to raise money for local charities. Click below to discover more about our fundraising efforts.
Whether you’re a fellow scone enthusiast, a retailer looking to stock our award-winning bakes, or just keen to learn more about the world of Haywood & Padgett – we’d be delighted to hear from you. After all, the best conversations start with a scone. test
