Frequently Asked Questions

Hello!  My name is Kimberly Bratton.  I own and operate all aspects of the business from baking, to administration, to cashiering, to social media, and beyond.

My prices aren't high.  There's a lot more than just ingredients that go into the prices.  To name a few, I include things like the difference in my utility bill from before I started the business to after, equipment costs, as well as farmers' market setup supplies among other things.  Not to mention this is a for-profit business and I charge an hourly rate for my labor.  I have spent decades perfecting my craft, so I charge for my experience in the culinary field which includes my culinary school education.  All of this is divided into how much product I can produce within a set time frame.  The result is the price you see.

Instead of using butter, eggs, sugar, and such, I use ingredients like cashew butter, flax seed, raw sugar, plant-based chocolate chips, etc.  I've even made sure to use parchment paper instead of my standard wax paper when baking.  I love to learn more about vegan baking, so if you have tips and tricks, send me an email!

Email is the best way to get in contact with me.  Since I work in a laboratory Monday through Friday, I am unable to answer phone calls.  When I have downtime, I check my emails, DMs, and social media pages.  Sometimes, I don't have any downtime, so please be patient with me.  I'll respond as soon as I am able.

Yes!  Delivery is available in Little Rock and it's immediate surrounding areas.  There is a minimum purchase of $100 for free delivery.  $15 delivery fee applies for all purchases less than $100 in the Little Rock area.  Deliveries are on Saturdays only.  Pickup is free at local events.  Follow on Facebook and Instagram to see where we'll be (@batchlifebakery).

My unique palette and creativity is what sets BatchLife Bakery apart from the rest.  Culinary school helped me expand my palette and creativity.  Working at a beer bar for a few years pushed my palette even further.  I've taken all of those experiences and created a home-based bakery that pushes the norm when it comes to dessert flavor combinations.  With each new idea that strikes me, new product is created for the public to savor.

Unfortunately, no.  If the product you desire is no longer on the menu, I no longer have the ingredients for that product.  I used to accept custom orders often, but ended up with shelves full of ingredients no one else was custom ordering.  BatchLife Bakery invested a large amount of money into these ingredients for them to expire and be thrown out.  To avoid wasting money further, we have to stick to the menu.  The only exception is a custom 6" cake that starts at $210.