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The Kitchen Front Unique 1940s' inspired experience. Professional Illustration and hand painted ceramics and fabrics; OPEN: WED-SAT 10am-5pm We look forward to seeing you soon.

Designs illustrated by Clair Roberts in Cornwall, especially for your kitchen. ranges of fabrics, tea towels, aprons, art and ceramics all inspired by 1940's and 1950's Britain. We offer creative workshops in ceramics, clock making, lino print, fabric and textile courses, home garlands and book binding, year round. Birthday, Hen and private group parties can been booked at times to suit you. All include creative session followed by afternoon tea and cake in our gorgeous vintage surroundings. On high days and holidays we turn our studio into a fabulous 1940s pop up tea room with tradition Ration book menu with the wonderful atmosphere of a Lyons Tea House in times gone by. Look out for other 1940s events and re-enactment events that we get involved in.... tea dances with live bands; bringing history here such as the Enigma code breaker; talks and exhibitions. This little shop is busy as there is always something going on in here. The shops is adorned with historical project work and original vintage furniture. In the community, we are happy to work with schools, WI groups, youth groups, Senior citizens at special rates.

06/10/2026

HALF TERM SOON! We are open Monday-Saturday

Just a quick note from our very own Daisy Doodles about half term. My goodness we laughed so much. She is brilliant!

All our workshops are bookable online www.thekitchenfront.co.uk or call us on 01288 350107

🤩 Family pottery painting every morning
🤩 Bude social history talk WWII Tue eve
🤩 Fabric Block print on Wednesdays
🤩 Ceramic kitchenware design every afternoon
🤩 Book binding on Thursdays
🤩 Ladies wot Lunch daily
🤩 Pop up tea room every afternoon

Then after half term a whole new programme including illustration course, lampshades and embroidery/applique.😁

See you all soon. Big love, Clair, Sarah, Nay, Lizzie and Daisy

26/09/2026

Hope to see you all soon.
Half term dates and workshops will be out next week.
And a brand new programme for the winter inc lampshade making with print and applique; illustration courses; and the sisters are coming...
TTFN!

23/09/2026

Hello you beauties!

I have been away on the best 10 days of my life.

I was invited to be part of an intense SOE finishing school. Myself, Robyn and Lindsay cooked WWII food for all participants as part of the NAAFI.

It was an incredible experience where candidates took part in skills as if being dropped behind enemy lines in 1944. Sabotage, code breaking, agent in the field, using original WWII tactics and equipment. There were participants from some 26 countries. It was such an incredible privilege.

During my time, I lived, breathed and acted in 1944. I found that in the very core of me is both of my grandmothers who survived WWII and taught me so much about rationing and not wasting food.

It is the great generation that is the golden thread that runs through my business, the foundation of all I hold dear. I nearly lost that passion and all my confidence a three years ago, but I am pleased to say that it is safe and well.😍

There are so many people to thank, the entire crew of Open The Box. You were so kind, such fun and welcomed us in to your exceptional circle. I walked beside giants, experts in their field. I watched in awe as they went about teaching their incredible skills and knowledge. What an absolute privilege and honour to stand next to these people. Thank you is a bit of an understatement.
🥰
And HUGE thanks to Lindsay and Robyn, who both said yes when asked to be a NAAFI Girl. What a team. It was very hard work. I laughed and cried in equal measures and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Those people gave me so much more than an experience. I have had life breathed back into my heart and soul.

Thank you. Hope to see everyone again. We are planning some fun stuff at the Kitchen Front.

TTFN, Clair x

10/09/2026

📣 We’re really sorry for any inconvenience, but due to an urgent personal matter, we’ve had to temporarily close the shop for today.

For any enquiries in the meantime, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding and patience ❤️

Happy Summer Holidays everyone. 😍🥰😃 Whoop whoop!WISHING EVERYONE GOOD SURF, HAPPY DAYS, LOVELY CUSTOMERS, LOTS OF SMILES...
21/07/2026

Happy Summer Holidays everyone. 😍🥰😃 Whoop whoop!

WISHING EVERYONE GOOD SURF, HAPPY DAYS, LOVELY CUSTOMERS, LOTS OF SMILES AND LAUGHTER.

We are here 6 days MON-FRI 10am -5pm. (Plus evenings on request)

Tel 01288 350107
Or on line www.thekitchenfront.co.uk

See you on the other side. 😃

17/07/2026

Summer holidays is here!

Huge thanks to all of you as we raised £174 for the RMA during Armed Forces Week, Chunky was really chuffed. So were we!

Also huge thanks to our work experience student from Budehaven, Chris, who put this fantastic video together for us. He did just great.

We have a packed summer programme so look forward to seeing you soon. Our full programme is on our website www.thekitchenfront.co.uk or we have good old fashioned leaflets in the shop. 🥰

23/06/2026

Daisy has a message for you!

Alright everyone. *Waves hello*This week is Armed Forces week. So we are doing a fundraiser in the form of tea, coffee, ...
22/06/2026

Alright everyone. *Waves hello*

This week is Armed Forces week. So we are doing a fundraiser in the form of tea, coffee, cake and scones with all funds going directly to the RMA-The Royal Marines Charity .

Chunky has dropped off a huge green bucket for all donations. If you can pay by cash, we would be grateful. Every penny goes straight into the green beret bucket.

In addition to our normal workshops and sessions, we are serving original WWII recipe cakes from 11am to 4pm, with pots of tea or coffee. We can only seat 6 people. Just pop in, have a brew, make a donation which says thank you to all our armed forces who keep us free and safe. If we can raise a hundred quid, then that would be great!

See you in the week!

Clair, Nay, Sarah and Daisy.

Ps. If you want to support but have special dietary needs, just call us on 01288 350107 the day before. We can provide GF, DF and vegan cakes on request.

😍

10/06/2026

NEW SIGNS AFTER OAR CRASH - A God Lesson

We love what we do, even when we have to make new signs for the oars! That was the lesson. Refresh yourselves!

Thanks to Quick Drill Sam for putting them up.

Our oars are from the Great Mates surf boat and funnily enough that says it all about the people I work with.

Our heart is always Community First and we will never stop helping others, working with young people to be the best that they can be, and in particular Daisy, who is smashing it.

Love you all, 🥰

My goodness, Dad's are the best. Whoever your dad is or to which ever top bloke you want to say a little thanks for bein...
08/06/2026

My goodness, Dad's are the best. Whoever your dad is or to which ever top bloke you want to say a little thanks for being there.

A top bloke can be your dad, is your hero, the fun guy, your sports coach, your mentor, your ski buddy, still got the moves, just not quite as good as he thinks he was, makes you laugh, your first phonecall when you are stuck, gives the best hugs, your protector, is always there for you. Always.

We do wonderful children prints on a wide range of useful ceramic items that will be forever gifts. From £10. Coasters, tiles, shed signs, mugs, plates, bowls.

Believe me when we say we can turn a hand or footprint into anything.... A tractor, a fish, owl, butterfly.... Dinosaur.

And your own words or personal message.

Or simply come and make your own.

Last creative day is Thursday 18th June. See you all soon.

Damn I miss my Dad.

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Lower Wharf
Bude
EX238LG

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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