Custom Order Testimonials

"Thank you so much for one of the most memorable birthday cakes ever!  We can’t believe how perfect it was! [You are] truly a skilled and dedicated pastry chef...and set the standard so high! Looking forward to working with you again in the future!" 

Karen H.

Gluten-free vanilla cake with cardamom-rose syrup, roasted pistachio and mascarpone mousse, vanilla Swiss buttercream, and  adorned with a hand-piped multi-colored chocolate mandala. 

“The jewel box you created with the [white chocolate] feathers that filled it with love of hearts on top!! The taste was superb!!!!! Light and rich, like a jewel. From our hearts to yours, you made our anniversary night. Thank you Ben!!” 

Robin T.

* White chocolate and Grand Mariner cake with white chocolate Grand Mariner mousse, Swiss meringue buttercream, faceted white chocolate design, shaved white chocolate and custom hand-piped chocolate heart     

"Oh my God, dude, that was so amazing! Everything about it, from the flavor to the golden decorations was perfect! We all went back for seconds."

Chris T.

* Champagne white cake with white chocolate mousse and fresh strawberries, vanilla Swiss meringue buttercream, custom hand-piped gilded white chocolate daisies, and gold stenciled designs

"The strawberry pavlova was not only stunning, the flavor was decadent and presentation was impeccable!  Truly, this cake was a showstopper! Thank you for helping to make my birthday unforgettable." 

Alison Z. 

* Vanilla pavlova with sweet vanilla whipped cream, fresh strawberries and a hand-piped multi-colored chocolate "47" medallion (special thanks to artist Cyla Costa for her permission to recreate her beautiful design)

"That was the most delicious cake I have ever had! Your chocolate work is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for making his birthday special."

Oreen C. 

* Tres Leches cake with whipped cream and a custom hand-crafted gilded multi-colored chocolate phoenix medallion 

“OMG. This is what they must serve in heaven. this is sooooo good. Thank you so much for what you made."

Deborah J.

* Flourless chocolate torte with chocolate ganache with edible gold scroll design and hand-piped chocolate heart Celtic knot design

"It looks so beautiful and it tasted amazing"

James D.

* Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake nestled between two layers of Guinness stout chocolate cake enrobed in dark chocolate whiskey ganache with a green scroll design and a hand-piped chocolate shamrock Celtic knot

"Your pastry artistry is amazing!"

Cecelia F.

"Truly a work of art."

 Patti M.

"Absolutely beautiful and decadently delicious!" 

 Sue B.

"This is absolutely genius! How did you create [something so] realistic?!

 Svetla G.

"Absolutely stunning!"

 Keiko E.

"Your calligraphy is amazing! I'm obsessed"

Jody G. 

  “It was great! We were learning [to make] something from scratch as a team and being on the same level as everyone. I had a great time, and Chef Benjamin was very patient with all of us.” 

~ Jennifer H.

"Chef Benjamin is a great teacher. I had a great time with the team learning how to make the cream puffs. Who knew that they were that easy to make. I will be making this dessert again!” 

 ~ Tanya S.

“I had some trepidation leading into this because of nervousness about looking inept while working with a baking professional, but Ben was so disarming and easy-going that I forgot about all of that once we got going.  

 ~ Martin D.

“I have never participated in a virtual pastry event before. It was actually not bad at all and I would love to participate in another one.” 

~ Robyn S.

“I would definitely participate again, 100%! This was a creative idea for us to come together and learn as a team.”

~Jennifer K.

“The class was such a success, and you are the leading reason! Of course, you have some mad skills and terrific personality for this work.” 

 ~ Mora H.

“I appreciated his check-in to make sure no one was stressing out or uncomfortable." 

  ~ Sasha S.

“That was  the best class I have ever had! you did above and beyond and everyone was happy. Thank you so much!" 

~ Suz P.