The Little Jack’s Story

Back in 2010, our founder, James, was in London, crafting top-notch pot pies. But the call of his beloved West Country was too strong to ignore. So, he packed up his kit and headed back home with a new mission: to make the ultimate sausage roll using the finest local ingredients from equally passionate West Country producers.

As circumstance would have it, Little Jack’s was dealt a wonderful twist of fate. James wanted a playful nod to the classic nursery rhyme and subsequently set up the bakery outside the village of Mells, 10 miles south of Bath—the very birthplace of the nursery rhyme itself. You couldn’t make this stuff up!

Since then, Little Jack’s has grown, but we’ve never lost our roots. We now have a dedicated team of brilliant sausage roll bakers, led by superstar manager Lucy, who ensures that every roll is handcrafted with care and attention.

We believe food is a connection, and nothing says "comfort" like a warm, flaky sausage roll... and we guarantee they taste better when made with local, free-range pork and chicken, and dairy from small, high-welfare farms in Somerset and Dorset.

Through thick and thin (including the wild times of 2020, when we turned our bakery into a community hub), we’ve always stayed true to our core values—wholesome food, responsibly sourced ingredients, and a generous spirit. Whether you're picking up a roll from your local farm shop or serving them at your coffee shop, we want every bite to bring comfort and joy, the way good food should.

Today, Little Jack’s continues to grow as a freshly baked sausage roll wholesale supplier, couriering directly to coffee shops, delis, caterers, farm shops, and bars from Cornwall to Scotland. With a focus on quality and a commitment to keeping our fresh ingredients as local as possible, we’re on a mission to be known as The Best in the South West. We’ve won numerous Great Taste and Taste of the West Awards, as well as regional small business awards in recognition of our achievements.

We’re more than just sausage rolls—we’re part of the fabric of the West Country’s rural economy, celebrating the region’s incredible food heritage with a nationwide community. We want you to be proud of us as your local sausage roll makers, no matter where your business is situated across the country.

Meet the Team

  • James Hughes Davies

    FOUNDER

    James is the heart behind Little Jack’s. After starting out making pot pies in the back of a pub and flogging them at markets across London, he felt the call to return home and bring his passion for local, high-quality food to life in his natural rural habitat in Somerset. In 2010, he set out to create the ultimate sausage roll. With a dedication to sourcing the finest local fresh ingredients and a commitment to supporting the rural economy, James has grown Little Jack’s into a much loved and award-winning name. You can still find James out catching up with customers at food festivals across the South West, and at national trade shows.

    Email James

  • Lucy Pears

    OFFICE & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

    Lucy joined Little Jack’s in June 2020 and quickly became the heartbeat of our operations. As Office and Distribution Manager, she’s the one making sure every freshly baked sausage roll reaches our customers without a hitch. From juggling trade orders and managing suppliers to coordinating couriers, Lucy takes on the logistical challenges like the pro she is!

    She’s the friendly face behind the scenes who keeps everything moving smoothly, with a sharp eye for detail, and a trusty cup of coffee in hand.

    Email Lucy

  • Matt, Leilani and Martin

    THE BAKERY TEAM

    The engine room! Matt, Leilani and Martin are the core baking crew at Little Jacks. Powered by a relentless soundtrack of power ballads and an industrial supply of ice creams in the freezer, our bakers are a brilliant, hardworking and friendly bunch who can often be heard singing along to Michael Bolton's biggest hits as they finish off a long days work.

Bolton, Bats, and Bells!

  • The OG Jack!

    Little Jack’s began as Little Jack Horner, inspired by the famous nursery rhyme from right here in Mells! This illustration taken from the original logo featured what James lovingly refers to as 'the little fat Victorian child'—probably the first kid in history to stick his thumb in a pie and wish it was a sausage roll!

  • Jim Morris-on

    James and his family love the world of Morris, a folk tradition where bells, sticks, and handkerchiefs come together in a flurry of footwork. James' wife Polly is a member of Selwood Bounds, an all-female Morris side with James on the sidelines Melodeon in hand. It may not be Rock n' Roll but it's full of heart, soul and sausage rolls!

  • Bolton Bangers

    Warning: Our sausage rolls may come with a side of power ballads. Turns out, nothing fuels the bakery team like How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?… Michael Bolton on repeat, rolls in the oven. Don't ask. It just works.

  • Bats, Bowls, Sausage Rolls!

    Our founder James loves his cricket so much, he’d probably turn up to the bakery in his whites if he could! When he’s not at Little Jack’s, you’ll find him at the crease—or winning over the team by bringing his famous sausage rolls for cricket tea. Sounds like his gunning for Captaincy if you ask us!

  • Where the Magic Happens!

    Tucked away in the beautiful village of Mells, our wooden barn might look quaint, but inside it’s a buzzing hub of sausage roll perfection!