About us

We are a tiny kitchen that makes hand-made sourdough starters, in Brighton, East Sussex, England.

Like most good things, this was a hobby that turned into a business as we love making bread, and want to help others become better bakers too.

Our goal is to get people eating more healthy bread, and we believe that making your own starter is a great way to do so.

There are so many other benefits to making sourdough! Wellbeing, mindfulness, relaxation, and being aware of what goes into your body.

Jim and Fiona (pictured) have shared their love of their starters with customers at local markets and craft fairs, as well as online marketplaces. So far we have sent starters to over 19 23 countries.

We’re dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service, so it’s no surprise that we have 5 star reviews on Etsy. We also provide support and guidance for all of our customers, so you don’t have to worry about going it alone when it comes time to make your starter.

With our starters, you’ll be able to make delicious loaves at home any time you want—and yes, they’re easy! You don’t need any special equipment or ingredients; just follow the instructions included in each package, and you’ll be baking sourdough loaves in no time!

All our products are natural and free from synthetic fragrances, preservatives, parabens, GMOs, and mineral oils. We never test on animals.

Your yeast starter in hand packed into food grade BPA free packaging. We aim to dispatch the same or next day, so will reach you in perfect condition and ready to use!.

From delicious pizzas, pancakes, muffins and mouth watering bread – it is all possible with Sourdough by the Sea starters.

We hope we can share what we have learnt along the way with you!