Steven (Steve) Buchan from the Aberdeen-area vegan bakery Vegan Bay Baker sadly died suddenly at the age of 33 in mid‑2025.

What happened

  • Steve Buchan, co‑founder of Vegan Bay Baker with his wife Zoe, passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” at 33, as described in public statements and local news coverage.
  • The exact medical cause of death has not been publicly disclosed; reports simply describe it as a sudden loss, so any more specific explanation would be speculation.

Impact on the bakery

  • Vegan Bay Baker grew from a home operation (started in 2019) into a popular brand with a factory in Ellon and shops in Aberdeen, Peterhead, and Balmedie.
  • Following Steve’s death, Zoe announced that the business would cease trading, and local coverage later confirmed that the shops would be given up after his passing.

Community response

  • Zoe set up a fundraiser to give Steve “the funeral he deserves” and to support her and their three children, which quickly raised over £20,000 as donations and messages poured in.
  • Tributes from customers, friends, and other local businesses highlighted Steve as a talented baker and devoted husband and father who had a big positive presence in the north‑east food scene.

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