--- title: "Inside Salt by Flavia: A Peek Into My Colaba Bakery" description: "Get a behind-the-scenes look at how we bake at Salt. From sourcing at Crawford Market to our all-women kitchen team, see how your favourite cakes are made." canonical: https://mytribe.in/saltbyflavia/seasonal-holiday-specials/a-look-inside-the-bakery last_updated: 2026-01-25 --- # A Look Inside the Bakery Tribe Verified · Handmade by our all-women Colaba team. By [Salt by Flavia](https://mytribe.in/saltbyflavia) · Ships across India; Delivers in Mumbai & Pick up from Cuffe Parade · ₹2,500 per box (estimate) Part of [Seasonal & Holiday Specials](https://mytribe.in/saltbyflavia/seasonal-holiday-specials). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/saltbyflavia/seasonal-holiday-specials/gallery) Ever wonder what really goes into the cake you're eating? It’s not just flour and sugar. It’s 5 AM runs to Crawford Market, a lot of chaos, and a dedicated all-women team. Come see how we do it. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A day in my life when I'm not in the kitchen. Follow me on a sourcing trip to Crawford Market, a baker's paradise where I get my supplies from trusted vendors.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79e37dc3-e5ca-4a56-9abd-15b3b9c06e92) - [Video: Why is my bakery called Salt? Because salt makes sugar better. It adds that little pop that makes you want to go back for another bite.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/716bbc1b-a317-4759-8bac-b75bed768b95) - [Video: I get asked why I don't use gloves. The answer is simple: I wash my hands about 617 times a day. It's cleaner and creates less waste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82136cb5-009f-4eca-9922-1a31c77d0420) - ![A throwback to 2016 when my mum was sometimes my travelling sous chef. It's always been a family affair.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fabc69f7-5a46-4a3a-af6b-08f314f1387c) - ![I'm so grateful for these women. This is my team, and they are the ones who help make all the magic happen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84d9bfa1-c15d-438b-9d56-abd246ae7f05) - [Video: A look back at my journey from baking at home in 2021 to setting up a full-fledged commercial kitchen. It's been a crazy ride.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68ff187b-dc3c-4c52-aff0-0da90f707d3e) - [Video: A recap of 2024 at Salt. So many custom cakes, wedding cakes, new savouries, and milestones. Thank you for being a part of it.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5344d160-3025-4ee0-89e3-ce7aaeed3d9d) - [Video: This is the mood when you're a pastry chef and it's Christmas season. It's that time of the year.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d83ce3c5-33b0-495e-8975-678a67016e31) - [Video: December is decembering, Christmas is christmassing, and Salt is salting. All our sweets are rolled, shaped, and made by hand with a lot of care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57d3d63d-7883-4c66-b488-273fab236bc2) - [Video: I was so scared while making this order of 180 delicate gingerbread cookies with royal icing that I have zero behind-the-scenes shots. But they made it safely!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7706aa7-a67a-4a1d-b055-a117615ef68a) - ![A little behind-the-scenes look at our Christmas menu photoshoot. It takes a lot of work to make the goodies look as good as they taste.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/730300f5-ebce-4f51-8c74-ca4e286046ea) - ![Here's the view from the camera during our festive shoot. That sparkly pink background really sets the mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35bf0c7b-7f56-4dbf-bafd-4b76c44a9d68) - ![New look, new menu, same bad influence. Get ready for what's coming soon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b302b272-6397-4eae-85f7-d4577a8ba2a5) - ![I've cleared the slate and I'm back on my own, ready to bake for you. I'm listening to all your feedback, so tell me everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/762b8a98-acdc-4760-9f92-aa144ecf60f3) - ![Just letting you all know that the order sheet for December is open and the Christmas menu is coming soon. I am ready for you!](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/19e8324e-db61-40ca-9804-2d4eacf290db) ## About A Look Inside the Bakery People always ask why I don’t wear gloves while baking. The answer is simple: I wash my hands 617 times a day. It’s cleaner and creates less waste, and honestly, gloves just get in the way when you're shaping marzipan or packing a hamper. Everything you get from my kitchen is touched by a human, not a factory machine. Running a bakery in Mumbai isn't just about turning the oven on. It starts way before that. Every week, you’ll find me navigating the madness of Crawford Market, visiting Lobo for dry goods and Madina for packaging. It’s a baker's paradise, but also a total workout. If you bake in this city, you know the drill—scooters loaded with supplies, dodging traffic, and getting back to the kitchen to start the real work. My bakery is called Salt for a reason. I believe that sugar on its own can be one-dimensional and cloying. Salt provides that pop, the balance that makes you want to reach for a second bite. It’s a philosophy that applies to everything I make, from the brioche buns to the rich, booze-soaked plum cakes. The magic happens in my Colaba kitchen, where I’m backed by a team of incredible women. They’re the ones rolling marzipan, shaping cookies, and making sure the festive rush doesn't break us. We don’t use gloves because we wash our hands constantly throughout the day, ensuring everything is as clean as possible while remaining efficient. It’s a hands-on process in the truest sense. Whether it’s the Christmas season when we’re soaking fruits for months or Diwali when we’re prepping chai party boxes, every item is handled with care. I’ve gone from baking in a home kitchen in Goregaon to a commercial setup, and while the scale has changed, the personal touch hasn’t. You’re not getting factory-made sweets; you’re getting something that was shaped, sliced, and tasted by us. It’s a labour of love, and most days, I wouldn't trade it for anything. ## About Salt by Flavia Hi, I'm Flavia. Ten years ago, Salt started in my tiny Goregaon kitchen, and today, it’s a full-fledged commercial bakery in Colaba. I’m the one behind the menu, the sourcing, and the chaotic, salt-filled magic that leaves my oven every single day. 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