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

Dhi Ferrari @ the Welder

Christchurch Cakes, Desserts & Experiences

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The Artisan Tasting Gift Box with Curios ceramic tumbler, Zealong tea and packaged treats

Corporate Gifts NZ: Staff and Client Gifts by Budget

Staff and client gifts from Dhi Ferrari Cakes, laid out by budget tier from $50 to $135, with room to land in the $75–100 per-head band and a beverage token that brings the recipient in with a colleague.

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A team decorating mini cakes at Dhi Ferrari Cakes, The Welder, Christchurch

Work Function Ideas in Christchurch: Christmas Without a Bar Tab

Work function ideas in Christchurch that run during work hours and don't rely on a bar tab: a mini-cake decorating challenge, high tea, a festive class or a private dessert evening at The Welder.

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Brazilian Carrot Cake with chocolate brigadeiro, a travel cake from Dhi Ferrari Cakes in Christchurch

Bundt Cakes in Christchurch: Travel Cakes Built to Be Carried

Our bundt and loaf range is built to travel: eleven flavours, from $35 for a loaf serving 8 or $55 for a bundt serving 16. Here is which one to take where, and how to collect it for Labour Weekend.

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