Twickenham, London

classes: Cookie Decorating

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Women-owned

Hello, I’m Carolina Leite, the creative mind (and hands!) behind Sweet Prelude. My journey into the world of cakes began long before I ever turned it into a business. As a child, I spent countless hours baking alongside my grandmother — those moments of creativity, patience, and joy sparked a lifelong love for the art of pastry.

After studying at Le Cordon Bleu and honing my skills in some of London’s most renowned hotels and cake shops, I launched Sweet Prelude Cakes in 2016. Since then, I’ve been creating elegant, bespoke cakes that combine flavour, artistry, and emotion — pieces that don’t just look stunning, but also tell a story.

Teaching has become a natural extension of that journey. There’s something magical about helping others discover the same excitement I feel when creating something beautiful from scratch. I love watching students’ confidence grow as they master new techniques — whether it’s achieving a flawless buttercream finish or crafting delicate sugar flowers.

My workshops are designed to be warm, inspiring, and hands-on — a space where creativity flourishes, mistakes are welcomed as part of the learning process, and everyone leaves with both new skills and a delicious masterpiece to share.

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to receive several awards for cake design, and my work has been featured across the UK’s wedding and celebration cake scene. But what I value most are the smiles and stories shared by those I’ve taught — from home bakers discovering a new passion to professionals refining their craft.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to design and decorate cakes that truly make people stop and stare (and then ask for seconds!), I’d love for you to join me at a Sweet Prelude Cake Workshop. Let’s create something beautiful together.

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