Specialty cakes in Christchurch
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Our Difference & Values
At Dhi Ferrari Cakes Christchurch we create a culture of collaboration where we take our extensive culinary backgrounds, globally-inspired flavour profiles, and share this within our curated shared space.
About Dhi Ferrari
With over 16 years of experience, including formal training at French and Italian culinary schools, Dhi possesses a deep understanding of pastry arts, previously teaching at La Salle University.
Career highlights including winning a Brazilian pastry competition, owning a successful culinary school for 8 years, cake shop for 3 years, and being recognised as a top 3 pastry chef in Rio de Janeiro.
Locally, Dhi has created desserts for Sweet Soul Patisserie and Le Panier and was head chocolatier for She Universe Chocolates.
The story of Dhi Ferrari
Christchurch Patisserie Journey
How Dhi came to making Specialty Cakes in Christchurch
The Beginning
Formal Training
Dhi attended French & Italian Culinary schools to learn the art of patisserie
Going professional
Opening a school and shop
Dhi opened his culinary school and pastry shop in Brazil to teach people patisserie and treat people to delicious creations
Winning Accolades
An Award Winning Pastry Chef who teaches at University
Dhi was a participant on and winner of a Brazilian food TV show and was voted third best pastry chef in Rio de Janeiro and fourth best pastry shop in his city, he also began teaching at La Salle University.
Arriving in NZ
A visit turns into a stay
Visiting NZ to see family leads into covid lockdowns which see's Dhi stay in the country and work for some of the leading local patisseries - including creating desserts for Sweet Soul, La Panier, and becoming head chocolatier for She Chocolates.
Christchurch Patisserie
Opening Dhi Ferrari Cakes
After years of making cakes for friends, community and family, Dhi opens his Christchurch Patisserie at the Welder
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