#BakingNicole
✨ Meet Nicole: Our Founder and Head Baker
Welcome to Nicole’s Bakery! Our story is rooted in a passion for creating exceptional bakes and a commitment to sharing that joy with others.
At the heart of it all is Nicole, an experienced and classically trained chef whose journey in baking is defined by skill, quality, and a decade of dedication.
🎓 A Foundation in Excellence
Nicole’s culinary path began with rigorous training at a famous, esteemed school in London, where she honed her skills across classic and contemporary techniques. This world-class education gave her the technical mastery to transform simple ingredients into extraordinary delicious bakes. Her training instilled a deep appreciation for precision, flavor balance, and the art of professional patisserie.
👩🍳 Ten Years of Passion
For the past 10 years, Nicole has been fully immersed in the world of baking and culinary instruction. This extensive experience isn’t just measured in time, but in the countless batches perfected, the innovative recipes developed (including our signature healthy baking items and celebrated vegan bakes), and the hundreds of students she has mentored.
Nicole’s dual role as a baker and a teacher allows her to approach every creation with expert knowledge, while also fostering a warm, collaborative environment in her kitchen and classrooms.
💖 Our Promise to You
Every loaf, cake, and cookie that leaves our bakery is a direct reflection of Nicole’s commitment to quality. We use the finest ingredients to ensure you receive a truly delicious product every time.
Whether you’re shopping our latest collection of healthy baking items, indulging in our decadent treats, or joining us for a hands-on culinary class, you are experiencing the expertise and passion of a chef who has dedicated her career to the art of baking.
⭐ 1. Chef Amelia Hart — Head Pastry Chef
Experience: 18 years in artisanal baking & pastry arts
Specialties: French patisserie, laminated doughs, luxury dessert styling
Biography
Amelia Hart leads the culinary vision at Nicole’s Bakery with nearly two decades of experience in the pastry world. Trained in Paris at the École Gastronomique Lumière, she mastered classic French techniques before returning home to inspire a new generation of bakers.
Amelia is known for her calm precision, artistic sensibility, and passion for turning simple ingredients into expressive, elegant desserts. She believes every pastry should tell a story, and her creations often reflect themes from art, nature, and travel.
Signature Creations
Caramelized Almond Croissant Crown
Lavender-Honey Mille-Feuille
Blood Orange Crème Tartlets
Vanilla-Rose Wedding Cake Tiers
⭐ 2. Chef Mateo Ruiz — Artisan Bread Specialist
Experience: 14 years specializing in sourdough and rustic European loaves
Specialties: Naturally leavened breads, fermentation science, whole-grain baking
Biography
Mateo grew up in a small Spanish coastal town where the morning smell of fresh bread shaped his lifelong passion. After training at the Barcelona School of Artisan Baking, he traveled across Europe learning ancient grain techniques and fermentation methods.
Today at Nicole’s Bakery, Mateo oversees the bread program, crafting loaves with exceptional crust, flavor depth, and character. His mindful approach to fermentation gives each bread a personality of its own.
Signature Creations
72-Hour Aged Rustic Sourdough
Rosemary–Sea Salt Country Boule
Charcoal Multigrain Batard
Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Ciabatta
⭐ 3. Chef Priya Malhotra — Cake Artist & Decor Master
Experience: 12 years in luxury cake design
Specialties: Fondant sculpting, sugar flowers, thematic celebration cakes
Biography
Priya is the creative soul behind the bakery’s stunning celebration cakes. From intricate sugar-petal bouquets to whimsical character-themed creations, her imagination knows no bounds.
Educated at the Royal Institute of Cake Arts in London, Priya blends traditional craftsmanship with modern artistry. Clients rely on her not just for cakes, but for edible centerpieces that become the highlight of their events.
Signature Creations
Hand-painted Peony & Gold Leaf Cake Series
3D Carousel Birthday Cake
Coconut-Mango Fusion Cake
Edible Watercolor Garden Cake
