It started, as indeed most good things do, with cake...

I've always enjoyed a bit of cooking. However, prior to my second year at Durham reading Law I had never actually had to cook properly. It had always been a cheeky cake or some baked beans or perhaps even an egg but never anything more. So when I realised that I was going to be living out I thought it sensible to start to keep some kind of record so that I could successfully repeat recipes that worked and improve upon those that needed work. Thus, I started BarkingBaking.com. 

It was, therefore, just supposed to be my own place for recipes that I knew I could trust to work. However, it has now grown into something more, with lots of people using the recipes. 


I've been a finalist in the Durham Blueprint Enterprise Challenge, as well as being shortlisted in the Virgin "New Things" Competition (which is on-going - watch this space!) with Barking Baking Bundles, packs of just the right ingredients for our recipes.

If you have something you think we should try - I am always on the look out for funky new stuff - please submit it and I'll try it! This is your recipe book too.

We now have a column on The Bubble and The National Student, as well as having featured in The Palatinate. Watch out world, Barking Baking is coming!

The Barking Baker, an artist's impression

Who is the Barking Baker?

Aloha! My name is Hugo, I am 19 and I am reading Law at Durham University. I am a keen pianist so please check out some of my music. I like a good game of hockey and I have recently taken up a bit of rowing, which I am thoroughly enjoying. 

Cooking has always been about having a laugh. As my housemates will testify, I am always willing to try something a bit mad, a bit (wait for it...) barking, but I guess that's how you learn. 

If you want to get in touch, please email me at [email protected]. I am always up for a chat.

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