My Story!

I set up Cakes by Michaela in September 2021 and what a time to decide to set up a business! In the aftermath of Covid-19, definitely was a brave step to take.

I have been baking for around 16 years, predominantly for my children’s birthdays (I have six!) and friends and families special occasions. It was only in 2021, I was given the idea to go professional. So, I registered, did my level 2 Food Hygene certificate (I now have my Level 3 Food Hygene Certificate), food intolerance training and got my insurance. Then I was good to go!

 I cannot tell you how nerve-wracking going live was. I had every thought going around my head- “will I be any good?”, “will my business get off the ground”,  “what if I get shunned?” “there’s so many bakers out there that are far superior “ – this list went on!

But I persevered, dummy cakes a plenty to showcase, shared with my social media friends and advertising.. I really threw myself into my new venture! Soon the orders came, I cannot tell you how happy I was! With 5* reviews, this boosted my confidence and kept me going and I am so pleased I did.

Just over a year later, I am looking back with absolute pride!

My skills have improved massively- it’s funny looking back at looking at the transition, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I still learning too, taking classes with Rosalind Miller’s Cake School, I’m very proud of my achievements with this.

I have been in Tatler Magazine with my wedding cakes- absolutely huge moment that I love humbly talking about, my children and partner were delighted to say the least!

I have been nominated for The National Wedding Industry Awards (find out the results of this soon), now this completely blew my mind, a year into my business and I’m nominated?!

I cannot tell you how much I love my job and all the absolutely wonderful people I have met and still to meet along the way. Its a wonderful journey I’m taking-and long may it continue! And it’s proof that anything is possible if you put your heart into it ♡

Michaela x