Our Story
Three generations of baking, one Savannah kitchen
Meet the Baker
Elena Marchetti
Elena Marchetti grew up in her grandmother Lucia's kitchen in southern Italy, learning the feel of dough before she could read recipes. Those early mornings — flour-dusted aprons, the warmth of a wood-fired oven, the smell of bread rising in the dark — shaped everything she would become.
After culinary school, Elena spent three years training under master pâtissiers in Lyon, France, perfecting croissant lamination and sourdough fermentation. She studied the science behind the craft, but never lost the soul her grandmother taught her.
In 2019, Elena brought those old-world techniques home to the South, opening Flour & Ember in a sun-drenched Savannah storefront. “Baking isn't just a craft,” she says. “It's how my family has always said 'I love you.'”
Today, Flour & Ember serves thousands of customers weekly, but every loaf is still shaped by hand, every pastry folded with the same care Lucia taught Elena decades ago.
Our Philosophy
What We Stand For
Every decision we make starts with these four principles.
Quality First
We never cut corners. Real butter, stone-milled flour, fresh eggs from local farms.
Time-Honored Technique
Slow fermentation, hand lamination, traditional methods that can't be rushed.
Community Roots
We source locally, hire locally, and give back to Savannah's food community.
Sustainability
Minimal waste baking practices, compostable packaging, and partnerships with local food banks.
By the Numbers
Flour & Ember at a Glance
Years in Savannah
Original Recipes
Happy Customers
Wedding Cakes
Where We Serve
Proudly Serving the Lowcountry
From our Savannah bakehouse, we deliver fresh bread, pastries, and custom cakes across the coastal Georgia and South Carolina Lowcountry. Our catering and wedding cake services extend throughout the region, so no celebration is too far.
Come Say Hello
Ready to Taste the Difference?
Visit our Savannah bakehouse or explore our full menu online. Whether you need your morning loaf or a five-tier wedding cake, we're here for you.