Mamoosh Bakery began the way many good food stories do - at home, with a love of traditional bread.

The Mamoosh Journey

Founded in Newhaven and run by husband-and-wife team Einat and Gary Chalmers, Mamoosh is a family business built on a love of real food, made slowly and shared generously. Today, we’re best known for our handmade artisan pittas, baked fresh every day and supplied both locally and nationally — but our roots are firmly in simple beginnings.

Back in 2015, Einat started baking for friends and family, experimenting, learning and perfecting her pitta bread. What began as a passion project quickly grew into something more as word spread and demand followed. Before long, Mamoosh moved from the home kitchen into a small unit by Newhaven Port, with pitta bread naturally becoming the heart of the bakery.

Mamoosh Early Years

We spent our early days selling at local farmers’ markets, meeting customers face to face, sharing stories, and getting instant feedback on every bake. From there, we grew into wholesale, supplying cafés, restaurants and food businesses across Sussex and beyond, always staying true to our traditional methods, long fermentation processes and quality ingredients.

In 2020, with the support of an EU grant from East Sussex County Council, we took a big step forward and moved into our current bakery at Eastside Business Park. Our modern, purpose-built space has allowed us to grow without losing the hands-on craft that defines Mamoosh.

Hand-crafted Middle Eastern Dips

As our community grew, so did our menu. Alongside our pittas, we introduced Middle Eastern pastries, dips and salads, and opened a small on-site shop so customers could buy fresh from the bakery itself warm bread, vibrant flavours and food made to be shared.

That success paved the way for a long-held dream. In June 2024, we opened Mamoosh Riverside, our Middle Eastern café and deli overlooking Newhaven Harbour. Set on the banks of the River Ouse, it’s a relaxed, welcoming space for great coffee, lunch with friends, and plates filled with the food we love to make. Customers drop by for take-aways and our deli is stocked with freshly baked goods, salads and our vibrant tasting dips and salads.

Mamoosh Riverside Deli & Cafe

The success of our Middle Eastern pastries and dips paved the way for a long-held dream. In June 2024, we opened Mamoosh Riverside, our Middle Eastern café and deli overlooking Newhaven Harbour. Set on the banks of the River Ouse, it’s a relaxed, welcoming space for great coffee, lunch with friends, and plates filled with the food we love to make. Customers drop by for take-aways and our deli is stocked with freshly baked goods, salads and our vibrant tasting dips and salads.

Meet the team

Today, Mamoosh is powered by a team of around 30 local people across both the bakery and Mamoosh Riverside. From bakers and chefs to baristas, front-of-house and admin, our team brings skill, care and personality to everything we do.

Einat Chalmers

Einat Chalmers

CEO & Founder

Einat and Gary Chalmers

Einat and Gary Chalmers

Directors

Oz Tuncay

Oz Tuncay

Front of House Manager

Mamoosh Today

Community matters deeply to us. We support local food banks and charities, sponsor sports clubs, and work closely with local suppliers wherever possible. We invest in our team through training, development and wellbeing, and we’re proud to create spaces where people from all walks of life feel welcome.

People, place and a genuine love of food

From pittas at home to a growing bakery and riverside café and deli, Mamoosh has always been about people, place and proper food. Working with local suppliers, supporting regional growth while remaining true to our roots, we’re excited for what comes next.

Mamoosh Riverside

Marine Workshops, Railway Approach, Newhaven BN9 0ER

Tuesday -Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday, 9am - 3pm