In this very first episode of North East Business Heroes, we sit down with Naomi Longfield – founder, chocolatier, and pastry chef behind Studio 28 Patisserie, an artisan chocolate and pastry studio nestled in the heart of Newcastle’s Hoults Yard.

Trained alongside Michelin-star pastry chefs and having taken a bold step away from a maths degree at York University, Naomi poured her passion into building a patisserie unlike any other.

In this episode, Naomi shares:

• Her journey from a mathematician to a chocolatier
• What it really took – emotionally and financially – to open Studio 28
• The highs, lows, and weirdest days behind the scenes
• Work/life balance when your life is your work
• What it’s like being a woman in business
• Her thoughts on scaling a brand that’s both deeply personal and locally beloved

Whether you're dreaming of launching your own business, obsessed with desserts, or just here for an inspiring story – this one’s for you.

🍰 Warning: Listener discretion is advised – at some point, we go into mouth-watering detail about the flavours of Naomi’s creations. If you start drooling, we take no responsibility.

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Visit Studio 28 Patisserie

Hoults Yard, Walker Road,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

NE6 1AB