Holmes Bakery

Woodwin Catering Ltd was formed by Harold and Daphne Irwin in 1983. They acquired Holmes Bakery in 2009 although Holmes Bakery was established in 1937. They continue to own and manage the business today, along with their daughter Gillian.

The company manufactures and sells handmade bakery products under the Holmes Bakery brand to retail outlets across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, GB and further afield.

They manufacture the goods from a purpose-built site in Craigavon, Co Armagh. They have been handcrafting award winning bakery products using the very best ingredients and traditional methods.

The core product offering of traybakes, and biscuits have stood the test of time. This is testament to the ideals of the family that if it is not broken don’t fix it.

In 2017 they introduced an appetising Christmas range which instantly took off and has been a mainstay for the last 7 years. 2019 saw the start of a new chapter with the company acquiring a licensing deal for to be named “The Official Bakery of Santa Claus”. This new and exciting brand expanded our reach for Christmas and products now can be found in many parts of the world.

The company operates under the SALSA accreditation.

They have won several awards over the years, however worth mentioning the Blas Na Heireann accolades of the undisputed best biscuits in Ireland as they won the category four years in a row.