I’m Mel, a mother of two (14,10), with a passion for helping my clients visions come to light in way of sweet treats, custom cakes, catering, events etc.
My career started 20 years ago when I trained as a chef in Hawkes bay, qualifying with a London city & guilds diploma in professional culinary arts. Over the years I’ve worked in many cafes, a la carte restaurants and catered weddings & functions, as well as competed in chef competitions in both Auckland & Wellington, my passion has always been more the patisserie side.
My career started 20 years ago when I trained as a chef in Hawkes bay, qualifying with a London city & guilds diploma in professional culinary arts. Over the years I’ve worked in many cafes, a la carte restaurants and catered weddings & functions, as well as competed in chef competitions in both Auckland & Wellington, my passion has always been more the patisserie side.
It’s in the name
A small home based bakery specialising in delicious handmade fudge bars in a variety of flavours, custom cakes, slices, cookies,as well as other sweets & treats.
Also offering contract baking, catering, staff and client gifts,for your business and more.
Also offering contract baking, catering, staff and client gifts,for your business and more.
The lady of the house
When my daughter was 1 I started a small cake decorating business from home but when life got busier and my full time work and kids took priority cake decorating took a back seat.
13 years later it’s still where my heart lies so I decided to start from scratch and create a business, I have a purpose built seperate registered kitchen at home where I create handmade fudge bars in a variety of flavours, custom cakes, catering and contract baking for cafes & coffee bars.
Both my children are foodies as well and love seeing what I get up to. I love being able to work around my kids and partner as we also own and Earthworks Business and am excited to share all my goodies with you.
Both my children are foodies as well and love seeing what I get up to. I love being able to work around my kids and partner as we also own and Earthworks Business and am excited to share all my goodies with you.
Baker Mel Chrystal