The owner of an independent business in High Wycombe said she was “taken aback” by the level of support she received following the relaunch of her shop.

Marie Hazelwood, who owns the Baked by Marie bakery, reopened her popular business at the White Hart Street entrance of the Eden Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 28, after a one‑month hiatus.

The relaunch of Baked By Marie took place on February 28 The relaunch of Baked By Marie took place on February 28 (Image: Ian Longthorne)

The Polish native had initially been based near the High Street entrance from her original launch in June until the end of January.

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Ms Hazelwood won a competition in the spring of 2025, organised by the shopping centre, which granted her the first six months of her tenancy free of charge.

She vacated her space at the end of January before launching Marie’s Cookie Cabin in February.

Customers young and old visited the relaunch of the bakery Customers young and old visited the relaunch of the bakery (Image: Ian Longthorne)

Her opening day saw her swamped by returning customers as well as new faces.

Speaking exclusively to the Free Press, she said: “The fact that we have been able to relaunch as a cabin is great.

“When I saw the hut, I was thinking about how it was going to work.

“But we as people have this ability to turn things into our home, and I think I have done that with the cabin.

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“It is great to be back, and it is very exciting.”

The opening took place on February 28 The opening took place on February 28 (Image: Ian Longthorne)

People, both young and old, visited the cabin, and hundreds of cookies and brownies were sold, with some customers even returning with stamp cards from the old shop.

The new base is one of several locations for Marie, who is also a regular trader at both Marlow and Beaconsfield markets.

Away from her sweet treats, she revealed she has big plans for the future.

She added: “Baked by Marie was always a concept for something bigger.

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“It is the concept of a café, which is something that is developing in the background, venturing into a brunch place, as I do think there is a gap in the market.

“There are many great places that do fine dining and many places where you can get great food in the area, but there is a desire and need for a brunch spot in town, especially with the rise of places like Megan’s.

“That is something along the lines I am thinking of expanding into a restaurant setting.

Marie Hazelwood sold hundreds of items on her relaunch day Marie Hazelwood sold hundreds of items on her relaunch day (Image: Ian Longthorne)

“It would be great to blend a little bit of Poland, Britain and a little bit of Mediterranean, as that is my favourite cuisine.

“There are several ideas in the background, but they will require a lot of time, money and resources. Even though it is not the best time to launch a new business due to the economic climate, with the support of my customers, I am sure I can make it happen.”

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Reflecting on the support she has received, the entrepreneur said: “I am forever grateful for the support in High Wycombe. I am amazed by it since the relocation.

“Some things needed to be worked out in the background, and I am very grateful to Eden for the continuous negotiations.

“This is a very busy shopping centre, and it is wonderful that they are supporting a local business.”

The bakery is only open on weekends.