Sisters Susana López and Yolanda López have run the Delikatessen bakery in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda near Barcelona since 1999, waking at 3:30 a.m. each morning to prepare handcrafted sourdough bread and fresh pastries. The founders gained experience working in several local bakeries before opening their own business combining traditional baking with modern recipes.
To deliver fresh goods daily, the bakery team prepares dough ahead of time and uses cold fermentation before baking overnight. Susana López said their core motto is learning continuously so they can pass that knowledge on to others.
The business prioritizes healthy ingredients and sourdough without using industrial preservatives. The catalog includes spelt, rye, and carrot breads, along with lemon tartlets, pistachio croissants, and bacon with cheddar cheese croissants. Susana López described sourdough as their star item that never goes out of style.
Business restructuring and operational changes
Before the 2020 health crisis, Delikatessen had expanded to three locations with 18 employees. During the pandemic lockdown, the sisters refined their culinary techniques and decided to restructure the company.
The owners consolidated operations into a single location with six employees to ensure efficient management. They also changed their business schedule to close at 16:00 instead of 20:00.
Family legacy and digital reach
Family members Nuria and Gerard work in the workshop alongside their mothers, establishing generational succession at the bakery. Susana López said that making work too rigid removes enjoyment, which customers would notice when eating the food.
The bakery has built a digital following of nearly 300,000 supporters on social platforms, drawing 70 percent of its customers from other towns. The team creates audiovisual content, conducts professional training courses, and openly shares baking techniques while maintaining their artisanal focus.
Susana López said the most important goal is making sure visiting customers feel their affection. She added that the bakery preserves its original traditional roots while adapting to younger generations.
