1. What first made you fall in love with baking?

I first remember falling in love with baking as a child, I must have been about 6 or 7 and I remember creating jam tarts with my Dad, scones with my Grandma and meringues with mum on the weekends…. Though not all at the same time! The second time I remember falling in love with it, was when I was teenager, when I was 13 I got ME, so I had to stop everything, but I remember as I was getting better in my late teenage years my love of baking started to take shape again, and baking, when I felt well enough, was pure joy for me.

2. What made you decide to become a professional cake maker within the Wedding industry?

When I first started my business, I was making ‘everyday cakes’ and selling them on farmers market stands and into cafes. Then one of my customers approached me to make a cupcake tower for their wedding, (this would have been about 2008/09) and the rest, as they say, is history. I fell in love with the wedding world and the wonderful happiness of the occasion.

3. How would you describe your style of Cakes?

I would say our true Vanilla Pod Bakery style is relaxed yet elegant cakes. I really do love the wild florals and understated glamour.

4. What is your favourite part or parts of a Wedding Day?

The cutting of the cake of course! It is such a special moment, steeped in history and one of the first moments a couple shares once they have married.

5. Could you explain a little about what Couples can expect when they book you?

Prior to booking: Couples can choose to have an initial free phone consultation with myself (Pia Cato) and order a delicious tasting box, which can be ordered and purchased directly from our website.

Save the Date: Once a couple knows they would love to commission us for their special day, we send a Save The Date form and deposit invoice.