THE HUNT FOR THE CRUMB. THE HEART OF THE GATHER.
In a world that’s moving too fast, I’m here for the slow-pour, the perfect rise, and the quiet magic of the kitchen bench.
I’m Dane McGregor, the face, the hands, and the appetite behind Baker Gatherer.
Based in Hamilton, New Zealand, I’ve spent the last decade navigating the intersection of my two biggest passions: design and the nostalgia of Kiwi baking. What started in 2015 as a “lone journey” has evolved into a mission to provide my fellow Gatherers with the tools, the inspiration, and the recipes to feed their own tribes.
BEYOND THE RECIPE
My background is in Graphic Design and ECE, but my heart is on the kitchen bench. Baker Gatherer was born from a play on our primal “Hunter Gatherer” instincts. While our ancestors hunted for survival, I believe we gather for soul.
I’m not just about sugar; I’m about the structure. I’m about the aesthetic. My style is curated and intentionally “slow” because I believe beautiful food deserves to be documented with the same care it was baked with.
JOIN THE TRIBE
Whether you’re here to master a technical bake or just looking for a measurement swap mid-recipe, I’m glad you’ve found your way to the bench.
Baking is an instinct. Let’s feed it.
Dane McGregor Baker. Gatherer. Storyteller.
BEYOND THE BENCH
The heart of Baker Gatherer is the community we build around the oven. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my recipes and the ‘United We Bake’ philosophy with some of New Zealand’s most-loved publications and brands.
Bite.co.nz – Lemon Meringue Cupcake for the SPCA Annual Cupcake Day
Stuff.co.nz – Five perfect desserts to match with coffee.
Metropol Magazine – Sure to Rise: Q&A. See original article here.
Stuff.co.nz – Article, Boozy desserts to make this Christmas very merry.
Stuff.co.nz – Article, Food bloggers change the way you eat.
NZ Herald – Article, Four kiwi food bloggers you need to know about.
Stuff.co.nz – Article and front page of Hamilton Press.
If you’d like to work together, and be apart of the Tribe, send me and email.