PLANET CAKE INTERSTATE UPDATE 24.11.09

It feels like only yesterday that held our first Melbourne workshop, but this weekend we wrapped up our final Melbourne classes for 2009 with yet another fabulous group of students. With so much interest in Melbourne we knew we would find some amazing students down there and so far we haven’t been disappointed!

Over the Summer we will be involved in some renovations at the Kew Masonic Centre, extreme make-over style! We will be replacing the old flooring, installing stainless steel benches and giving the place a general spruce up.

I think it goes without saying that Melbourne has been a huge success and I would like to take a moment now to thank each and ever person who has been involved in its success over the year. In particular a big thank you to Fran and Rouvelee, and all the students who have patiently awaited our arrival. We have had an amazing time and can’t wait to see you all again in a few months time.

This week Handi and Paris head to Brisbane for our first ever workshops at the Bread House, so stay tuned for all our Brissie news!

Thea x

Planet Cake Update 16th November 2009

Hi All,

We often get asked here at Planet Cake, which cakes are our favourites to make. While it’s always great to see those really HUGE cakes go out, or that jaw-droppingly beautiful wedding cake, the cakes we really love to do are those with a story behind them. This week, our standouts by far were two unique wedding cakes which come with a story. Anna Maria created this amazing cake for two Scrabble fans who personalised the cake with their own special words

Meanwhile Handi created this stunning Mt. Fuji for a bride who’s groom popped the big question while on holiday in Japan.

Once again in the spirit of the Silly Season, we created this gorgeous cake to help Lingerie brand Treasure Couture celebrate their new season launch party

This week we are very excited as Handi heads to Melbourne for the final time for 2009, before at last making our way north to Brissie!!!! Watch this space over the coming days for all the latest news on our interstate classes.

Planet Cake Update 6th November 2009

What a fortnight we’ve had here at Planet Cake! Classes, parties, the Melbourne Cup!

For the first time in quite a while we have had our entire crew planted firmly in Sydney for an entire week, before our final interstate classes for the year.

Well we may not have won big, but Planet Cake was definitely taken over by Melbourne Cup fever this week, if only our tips were as hot as the weather. We were lucky enough however to have a visit from the man himself, Bart Cummings who stopped by for tea and a piece of cake while perusing the form guide.
All our spring brides out there are possible already aware, but Bride To Be Magazine celebrates it’s 150th anniversary issue this months, after over forty years in print. Planet Cake were delighted to create this gorgeous cake to help celebrate. Be sure to check out Chantelle Delaney’s stunning PC cake in the issue which hit the shelves this week.

Last week we helped the gals at Cleo surprise the Nova team….ah tough day at the office boys…

Meanwhile, Ritzy whipped up this amazing cake in honour of St. Germain’s launch in Australia. I’m not sure which was yummier the St. Germain cocktails or our cake!

Oh, and here are just a couple of things we whipped up in between…

We would like to extend a big congratulations to our final Foundation class of 2009, there was some amazing talent there and PC would like to wish them all the very best with their decorating.

And speaking of classes, here is some very exciting news…drum roll if you please… In association with our good friends at Cakes N More we are happy to announce that we are offering the chance for one lucky person to win a Planet Cake course voucher to the value of $500!!! For more details on how to enter check out Nicole from Cakes N More’s fab blog:

http://www.cakesandmore.org/blog/2009/11/win-a-class-at-planet-cake/


Stay tuned for all the news coming up later this month from our very first Brisbane classes, and all the usual excitement and goss here at PC. See you next week!

Thea x

Planet Cake Interstate Update

This week we have certainly lived up to the “Planet” in Planet Cake with our crew once again zipping all over the country. With world domination firmly in our sights, cue evil laugh…. we began with Melbourne as I mentioned last week.
I would like to extend a big thank you to all the warm wishes we have received from our Melbourne students, and trust us the pleasure was ALL ours! We don’t know where you’ve all been hiding but we’re glad you’re out! Fran, Rouvelee and Jess encountered some truly talented students in Melbourne once again and we can barely contain our excitement about returning next year. On that note be sure to watch this space regarding venues, things are only going to get more exciting.

Those of you who have attended our Christmas charity drives or are familiar with the , charities we sponsor will know that we always try to do our bit at Planet Cake, and this year Paris joined forces with the Baking Industry Association to host a Pink Ribbon Morning Tea at the Bread House in Brisbane. All over the country, annual Pink Ribbon events are held to help raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and PC were proud to help such a valuable charity this year. Jessica and Paris donned their pink and gave a knock out demo, have a look at this little-something Jess LITERALLY just whipped up

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who attended the event, it was really special for us to meet all of you and we hope to see you all again VERY soon, when we head up next month. It seems like only yesterday we announced our Brisbane school, and now it’s only a matter of weeks before we’ll be there. It’s been a long time in the making, and we can’t wait to get up there and check out all the talent at last. Until then here’s a sneak peak inside the Bread House where we will be holding our workshops.

Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest Sydney news here on the one and only Planet Cake...

Cakes, Cakes...oh and more Cakes!

What exactly is the collective noun for cakes? During my research this week I have come across an “obsessive” of collective nouns (yes there is a collective noun for collective nouns) and not one of them concerning cake! While you can have a hand of banana (cake?) a batch of bread and a gluttony of chocolate it seems that no one has yet coined one for our namesake. One explanation I came across suggested that cake has never had a chance to gather into a group large enough to warrant one at all! Call it what you will, but this week I present to you a (Planet) ‘Cake-ophany’ of cakes!

We have been busy, busy, busy here at Planet and it’s beginning to feel a little like Santa’s Workshop with many busy hands and the smell of sugar thick in the air…ah another tough day at the office.

Now for some reason, I’ve been humming John Paul Young’s classic signature hit all week, hmmm I wonder why that could be?!

While love is definitely in the air here in Sydney, we would like to pay tribute to the Spice Girls in Melbourne with some serious Girl Power happening as our Jessica joins forces with Fran and Rouvelee on our third Melbourne trip this year. Those of you lucky enough to have nabbed a place in our October workshops are in for a huge treat over the coming days.

Meanwhile after recovering from Handi’s hilarious appearance on Saturday Disney’s Disaster Chef the guys were up to their usual tricks, appearing all over the city, with a book signing at Kinokuniya and Antony and Handi leaving a lasting impression on our Capital City at Hotel Realm’s Wedding Gala, while Anna Maria and Vivien held court here with the fabulous Shoe Box and Stiletto Workshop. It was a fabulous weekend, a huge congratulations to everyone involved…watch out Jimmy Choo!

I remember once being told, “have a good experience you tell one person, have a bad one and you tell ten”. This is something that has always stuck in my mind as we are often quick with criticism rather than compliments. Which is why I would like to end by sharing with you some incredibly kind words from a valued client of ours. This is the kind of thing that not only brings you the warm fuzzies but reminds us all of just how much we love living here on Planet Cake.

“I would just like to send you all a great big thank you for my daughters Christening cake. As expected it stole the show and our guests could not stop gushing all through the party.
We have ordered cakes from you in the past, so we knew what to expect, however every time we look back at the photos we can’t help but smile knowing that once again we have made the right decision dealing with Planet Cake.
Since our first encounter with you guys back in 2003, Planet Cake have become more and more popular with celebrities and big name companies, however you have not lost sight of the little people (us) and still care about what is important to all of your clients.
Thank you once again.
We look forward to the next time we need Planet Cake”
Craig & Cassandra Poulter

So now I put to our fascination of Planet followers to coin a new collective for cakes. Join our hamper of helpers and post your suggestions. I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!

Next week, all the goss from Melbourne, but until then happiness, light and as always cake.

Thea x

Hi Guys,

For those of your are unaware Sydney is currently in the grips of foodie fever as the Sydney International Food Festival hots up this week. All around our great city the best of the best in the industry are showcasing their talent and PC is no exception. Paris will be giving an author talk this Saturday 12pm accompanied by a cupcake demonstration with Handi at Kinokuniya Bookshop.

So if you’re in town head on in to meet the guys and not to mention taste some of our delicious vanilla cupcakes (all in the name of the food festival of course!)

With the party season upon us, it’s been pretty crazy in here (yes more than usual!) and the guys have been hard at work to create some amazing special event cakes recently.

The gliteratti were out in full force at the very glamorous Tesutti Fashion Awards which Planet Cake were delighted to help celebrate recently

Followed by this amazing 1920’s inspired Madhatter which we created specially for Stephanie Rice’s gangster-themed 21st birthday party.

In keeping with the party theme, here are a few more standouts from this month…hmmm could be a bit of a theme emerging here…

This stunning creation for a lucky fashionista went down an absolute treat, with one guest even mistaking it for the real deal!

For anyone who missed Handi’s flirt with fame on the wedding special of Masterchef (shame on you) never fear, as you can catch him this Saturday morning at 8.10 on Saturday Disney, Channel 7 taking part in a whole different style of competition!

Another HUGE week coming up with launches, demonstrations, Melbourne courses, and most importantly of course….cakes, cakes and more cakes! There are some seen-to-be-believed creations coming up this week, so watch this space.

Until next week

Thea x

Hi Guys,

I know, I know we’ve been a little slack with our Melbourne blog of late, but to all our friends in the Garden State I promise we haven’t forgotten you!

Last month Paris and Handi joined our favourite Melbourne gals Fran and Rouvelee at the Royal Melbourne Show. Not only were we sponsors and exhibitors this year but Fran walked away with 3rd place for her beautiful Madhatter. The day was a HUGE success and we were just blown away by the support of all our Melbourne friends. The guys worked unbelievably hard but it was worth every second and we can’t wait to come back next year!

And now the news you have all been waiting for…drum roll please…..our Melbourne and Brisbane 2010 class dates are now online! In the usual Planet Cake style things are only going to get bigger and better and we have introduced a bigger selection and more of them! Be sure to get in early for all February classes as they’re sure to book our quickly. In Brisbane we have secured a brand new venue, The Bread House in Spring Hill and we can’t wait to head north and check out all the talent in Brissie.

Next week will see our last trip to Melbourne for the year, where Fran will be joined by Jessica for the first time. All those of you already booked in for October are in for an absolute treat!

Hi All,

Yesterday while standing in the Post Office I was hit squarely in the forehead with the realisation that we are indeed heading into the silly season as I found myself surrounded by Christmas cards! Has it really been almost a year since our last taste of Chrissie pudding and trifle?! I really should have been more aware as things are getting delightfully crazy here at Planet Cake as the party season hots up with lots of exciting events on the horizon.

So in the spirit of the Silly Season I present to you, possibly the tallest cake we have ever made! This extravaganza will certainly be the talking point of the evening, and we definitely know one person to whose face it will be bringing a big smile!

Also in the last week we helped the team from Dry July celebrate their $1.26 million raised this year:

Here are some other creations from this week which have made some beautiful brides and lucky little ones very happy:

In other exciting news, it is October at last which means we are only weeks away from our final appearance in Melbourne for the year! After the success of the Melbourne Show last month, we can’t wait to get back down there and check out the new talent with Basics 101, 102, 103 the one and only Madhatter course as well as Sugar Flowers and Bride and Groom Figurines….phew. For those of you who missed out this year, never fear we are in the final stages of confirming our 2010 dates which will be up on the website and open for enrolment very soon!! Be sure to join us on twitter to be the first in the know with all course info.

Wishing you all a fabulous long weekend, I know I will be cosying up somewhere warm with a nice hot choccie (and some cake of course) and working on that Christmas wish list!

Thea x

Hi All!

Thea here, you new resident Planet Cake blogger, here to deliver fresh from the horses mouth all the behind the scenes goss, glamour and sugar from the world of cake decorating.

What with all our jetsetting, celeb appearances (after his stint on Master Chef Handi can barely walk down the street without being recognised these days!) it's been a while since we've had a chance to fill you in, so...deep breath, here we go...

After the champagne and glamour come down from our glitzy awards night, we launched ourselves straight back into the thick of it beginning with this gob-smacking cake by Margie and Anna Maria to help NIDA celebrate their 50th Birthday gala. This was a feat of cake engineering, and (call me a little bias here) but this has to be one of the most spectacular Madhatter's ever created!

Next up Paris and her team of "Spice Girls" wowed the crowds at the Cake Decorators Association of NSW, before exhibiting at the Ultimate Wedding Planers Party, where we were able to catch a sneak preview of some up and coming wedding trends (watch this space guys, this Summer's trends are going to be amazing!)

There have been some really exciting cakes this month including a monumental six-tier Wedgewood which filled the bellies (and hips) of over 600 guests, cupcakes for The Morning Show's Kylie Gillies to celebrate her appearance in the finals of Dancing With The Stars:

The last week has been pretty crazy in here with the Planet Cake team all over the country! Paris has secured us a great venue in Brisbane before following Handi to Melbourne where along with Fran and Rouvelee they represented Planet Cake at the Royal Melbourne Show where we were also sponsers this year. It was a great weekend, and our guys were met with a fantastic reception, and our very own Fran won third place with her gorgeous Madhatter

Lastly I'd like to finish up with a few lovely words from one of our very good friends here at Planet Cake, Julie who completed several of our classes. Julie we have loved having you here and would be extremely proud to call your amazing wedding cake one of our own!:

"I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to all of you and let you know lucky I am to have been able to make the journey through the Planet Cake world...The journey has now turned into an obsession, as the realisation hits, that my work is changing. My confidence is growing. My attitude is different. All this has come about, as I watch and learn through every course that I take...While creating this cake I remember each lesson I have had, and the words of encouragement given, and am grateful for the role each of you has played in my Cake Journey".