Although Baroque Bake's is based here in the UK my story began in South Africa, where I lived for 18 years and worked within the Life Assurance industry as a Broker Consultant.

I returned to my roots in the UK 24 years ago - and with that return came the opportunity to rediscover something that had always been part of me: cooking.

I have alsways been a possionate cook and over time that passion began to lean more and more towards baking - and then, quite naturally, into cake decorating.

This is where I found my true creative joy. There is something magical about transforming sugar, icing, colour and texture into fine detail; creating pieces that are as beautiful as they are delicious and I absolutely love it.

I am married and together we have three gown up children, plus grandchildren who bring endless inspiration, celebration and sweetness into our lives.

One of my favourite parts of my work is meeting wedding couples, hearing all about their plans, their colours, the style they imagine, and the details that make their day uniquely theirs.

Being able to take those ideas and translate them into a wedding cake, to create something personal, meaningful and visually exqisite for such a significant moment - feels like the most rewarding part of all.