Peter’s Yard are producers of a range of award-winning sourdough crispbreads & crackers which provide the perfect pairing for cheese, charcuterie & much more. We caught up with Communications Manager, Alex Kortland, to find out more about their story & products.

Tell us a brief history of the company
Peter’s Yard began when our two Co-Founders, Ian and Wendy, left their corporate jobs to pursue their own ambition of introducing a Swedish-inspired bakery to the UK. On a research trip to Sweden, they heard about Peter from another baker and knew they had to meet him. At his bakery, they were captivated by the trays of warm crusty loaves, bags of stoneground flour and jars of bubbling sourdough starter. They also discovered the most delicious crispbread (knäckebröd) they had ever eaten. 

While sharing an evening together at Peter’s home near Ystad, Wendy and Ian told Peter they thought his crispbread was simply too good to remain confined to one small bakery. They had the passion and experience to make this delicious crispbread into a brand that could be sold across the UK and further afield. And so, Peter’s Yard crispbread was born – inspired by Peter, his lovely home and his yard with a wooden gate on the edge of the beautiful Swedish countryside.

Why are Peter’s Yard crackers & crispbreads different?
Unlike other alternatives on the market, our recipes use the very best British ingredients – including Shipton Mill flour, Halen Môn Sea Salt and Hill Farm Oils Rapeseed oil. Everything begins with our 45-year-old sourdough starter, fermented for 16 hours before each batch is baked – everything is made in small batches without shortcuts or artificial ingredients for award-winning flavour and crunch.

What tips do you have for the best way to serve your crackers & crispbreads?
Our range of sourdough crackers are designed to complement a range of artisan cheeses – we have a very handy cheese and cracker pairing wheel on our website which has lots of great suggestions if you need a bit of inspiration. We also have our sourdough crispbreads, which provide a lighter alternative to bread – we like to top these with cream cheese, smoked salmon, pâté or avocado.

What is your favourite product in your range?
For me it has to be our Original Sourdough Crackers topped with Goatsbridge Trout pate, sliced pickled cucumbers and a pinch of fresh dill.

If you had to eat just one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
It would have to be the Almond Croissants from Pinkmans bakery in Bristol, they are honestly incredible – I probably wouldn’t last very long, but at least my tastebuds would be happy!

Peter’s Yard’s range are available for both Retail & Deli and Foodservice – see page 67 & 68 of our 2021 Retail & Deli Brochure and page 40 of our 2021 Foodservice Brochure for full product information.