Buns
The Bun Run is coming to a workplace near you!
Powered by The Italian Bakehouse.
Hot Radio is hitting the road with a box of seriously tasty bakes from The Italian Bakehouse — and every Wednesday we’ll be surprising a local workplace with a seriously tasty treat.
Nominate your team, and we could roll up with the Hot Truck, the Hot Radio crew, and some treats turning an ordinary workday into a full-on sugar rush — because, we all need that on a Wednesday.
CLICK HERE to nominate your workplace

Get your hands on Sami’s buns
Sami K is the one out and about delivering the treats. If you want your workplace in the running, get your nomination in now.
What is The Bun Run?
The Bun Run is Hot Radio’s weekly workplace surprise.
You nominate your workplace, we choose a winner, and Sami K delivers a box of treats from The Italian Bakehouse.
How it works:
- You nominate your workplace using the form below
- We randomly select a workplace
- We arrive with the treats
- Your workplace gets the goodies, the shout-out, and a picture on our socials.
About our sponsors: The Italian Bakehouse
The Bun Run is proudly powered by The Italian Bakehouse — a Dorset favourite known for the smell of freshly baked bread and an incredible range of sweet and savoury bakes.
From their site: their bakers, cake makers and pastry chefs work overnight to create an array of patisserie — from artisan breads and savouries to cakes, biscuits and desserts, including Italian favourites like flavoured sourdoughs, focaccias and Sicilian lemon tarts.
Find The Italian Bakehouse:
- Wareham
- Swanage
- Broadstone - Brand new location!
Visit The Italian Bakehouse:
https://theitalianbakery.co.uk/
Nominate your workplace
Think your team deserves a treat?
CLICK HERE to nominate your workplace and you could be next.

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FAQ
What is The Bun Run?
The Bun Run is Hot Radio’s weekly workplace surprise. You nominate your workplace, and we could turn up with the Hot Truck and a box of tasty treats from The Italian Bakehouse.
How do I enter?
Fill in the nomination webform on this page with your workplace details and why your team deserves a Bun Run delivery.
Who can be nominated?
Any workplace in our broadcast area (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and surrounding areas). You can nominate your own workplace, a colleague’s workplace, or a team you think deserves a lift.
How is the winning workplace chosen?
We randomly pick a workplace from the nominations based on the story. (And yes — we love a great “why we deserve it”.)
When does The Bun Run happen?
The Bun Run happens every Wednesday.
Will you tell us before you arrive?
Nope :) It won't be a surprise if we tell you we're coming.
What will you bring?
A selection of bakes provided by The Italian Bakehouse. The exact mix can vary week to week.
Do we need to be happy to be on the radio / social media?
Yes. By entering, you confirm your workplace is happy to be mentioned on air and may be filmed/photographed for Hot Radio’s social channels.
What information do you need from us?
Workplace name and location, a contact name/number, and your reason for nominating.
Can we nominate more than once?
Yes — but please keep it genuine (and don’t spam it). A great nomination beats ten rushed ones.
Is The Italian Bakehouse part of the delivery?
The treats are provided by The Italian Bakehouse. The delivery is made by the Hot Radio team (with Sami K out on the road).
Where is The Italian Bakehouse based?
They currently have locations in Wareham and Swanage, with a new location open now in Broadstone.
Small print
By entering, you confirm your workplace is happy to receive a surprise delivery and be mentioned on air and on Hot Radio’s social channels.
The Bun Run treats are supplied by The Italian Bakehouse. Products may contain or come into contact with allergens including (but not limited to) nuts, peanuts, milk/dairy, eggs, gluten/wheat, soya and sesame. Hot Radio cannot guarantee that any item is allergen-free and we are not responsible for individual dietary requirements. If you have allergies or dietary needs, please tell us when you enter — and always check before consuming.

