An artisan Lancashire based cheesecake company has been bought out by a Yorkshire bakery.

Regal Food Products Group Plc has acquired Love Cheesecakes, which is based in Lancaster.

The company specialises in handcrafting over premium cheesecakes for wholesale, food services and the hospitality sector.

Focusing on single serve and canapé style cheesecakes, the bakery also sells directly to consumers through event catering, attending festivals and other large outdoor events.

In 2020 Love Cheesecakes appeared on the popular television show, Dragons’ Den. 

The buy out comes on the back of the acquisition of Just Desserts Yorkshire in 2022 and more recently Love Handmade Cakes. 

Founder of Love Cheesecakes, James Asquith, said: “This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for the Love Cheesecakes, promising tremendous growth and innovation. 

“I am confident that Regal Food Products Group’s expertise and resources will take the bakery to new heights, reaching even more customers and continuing to deliver the quality and values we as a business stand for.”

Chief executive of Regal Food Products Group, Younis Chaudhry, said: “The acquisition of Love Cheesecakes will further strengthen our chilled desserts portfolio allowing us to give customers a solid offer across all ranges and price points.”

“With a catalogue of over 100 products, there will be plenty of opportunities for new product developments, giving us the platform to bring a whole new range of exciting flavours and combinations to customers old and new.

“As a group we have the resources and infrastructure in place to bring Love Cheesecakes in line with our vision and family of dessert brands and look forward to integrating the bakery and its assets into one of our existing manufacturing sites.

“This strategic step will further strengthen our growth and open up opportunities in the chilled desserts category.”

The acquisition of Love Cheesecakes was advised by Mills & Reeve LLP.

Alex Kenworthy, Partner at Mills & Reeve LLP added: “It’s a real pleasure to be part of the Regal story in helping them grow with the acquisitions of Love Cheesecakes and Love Handmade Cakes. 

“You only have to follow them on social media to see the passion, pride and enthusiasm they have for their brands.

"Regal is a real gem in the Yorkshire food sector, and the food sector team at Mills & Reeve is delighted to be by their side.”