About Stiletto Studio Cakes
The Biz
Stiletto Studio Cakes started baking in 2010, and 14 years on we're one of the longest running cakes shops in Wellington!
People often ask how we started, and the answer is - by accident! I (Becs) started out doing cake pops and themed parties, someone asked me if I thought I could make cakes and I said yes, and they were my first customer! Everything since then is history. Lots of hard work, lots of luck, (a couple of recessions, a global pandemic, and a couple of kids) and lots of returning and wonderful customers, for which we're very grateful!
Fun facts
The name came from a blog that originally had nothing to do with cakes but was actually about my love of shoes (and baking)!
We have officially made over 1000 wedding cakes! And estimate close to 6000 celebration cakes over the years
We operate out of a fully registered commercial kitchen in the downstairs of my house. My staff can often hear my kids squealing
We affectionately call our cake car "Stu" because the "Stiletto Studio" sign has peeled off so much that "Stu" is all that remains! (yes, we're getting it fixed, eventually!!)
Meet Becs – owner, founder & cake lover
Hey I'm Becs! I'm so glad you've wandered into my little land of cake!
2024 marks my 14th year of making cakes in my adopted home town of Wellington NZ, and you'll find me here with my husband Matt, my not so little boys Sebby and Benny, and probably edible glitter on my face for many years to come.
When I'm not in the kitchen (which let's be honest - isn't often!) you'll find me drinking tea, shopping at Kmart, organising another area of my house (sorry Matt!) or enjoying the heck out of some sunshine.
A little bit about me:
Favourite cake flavour - Hard decision, but white raspberry is the one I always sneak from the scrap bowl!
Favourite cake design - Anything 3D! Or ganache painted flowers
Favourite drink - TEA! Always (followed closely by wine)
Favourite food - Toast (boring, but can't beat it!) or roast chicken
Favourite colour - I think that's pretty obvious from our website, haha!
Least favourite thing - SPIDERS
My first job was - In a video store!
My secret talent is - making up random songs on the spot
If I could describe myself in one word it would be - tired (lol) or determined
Favourite thing about this job - getting to see peoples faces when they pick up their cakes! and scraps, obviously
Get in touch and say hello - I'd love to chat cake (or Kmart!) with you xxx
Pauline
Pauline has been on the team for nearly 4 years! She came to us from a cake and bread background, and has years of cakes and baking experience. Pauline loves to listen to french music, talk about her cat, and find creative places to splash ganache! When she's not at the studio she's mostly likely to be lying in the sun, crafting, or hanging out with her partner and bebe-on-the-way!
Favourite cake flavour - Cookie Dough Favourite cake design - cakes with pops of colour and fresh flowers
Favourite drink - Wine (Rosé or Sav)
Favourite food - Pasta
Favourite colour - Purple
Least favourite thing - Peanut Butter
My first job was - sales at No. 1 Shoes
My secret talent is - making fondant dogs
One word to describe me - Funny
Favourite thing about this job - being creative and getting to decorate and make so many varieties of cakes!
Jemma
Jemma joined the team in 2024 as our (self-titled) admin fairy! With a background in administration, marketing and websites Jemma keeps the invoices typed, the inbox clear, and everyone in the studio on track! Jemma loves buying Frankie 4 shoes, being creative with her own small business, and hanging out with her hubby and two kids.
Favourite cake flavour - White Raspberry currently, I need to sample other flavours to confirm!!
Favourite cake design - Ganache flowers Favourite drink - Tea
Favourite food - Eggs Benny
Favourite colour - Green
Least favourite thing - feet
My first job was - Working in a shoe shop
My secret talent is - handwriting that looks like a computer font
One word to describe me - creative
Favourite thing about this job - getting to work with a great team who share a passion in being creative, oh and the cake!
Brooke
Brooke re-joins us in 2024 after doing her work experience with us in 2021 from the Weltec Patisserie school! Brooke has since been upskilling in the world of cake, and we're so excited to have her back on the team! Brooke's background is in all things cake and patisserie, and she brings with her a love of netball, exploring, and baking!
Favourite cake flavour - Lemon Passionfruit Favourite cake design - Textured cakes with fresh flowers!!
Favourite drink - Iced Tea
Favourite food - Sushi
Favourite colour - Blue
Least favourite thing - That sound of people blowing their nose
My first job was - Baking assistant, New World
My secret talent is - Exceptional driver
One word to describe me - Witty
Favourite thing about this job - learning new techniques while making so many different types of cake designs and being surrounded by great people and LOTS of cake!!
Giving back
It is one of our business values to give back to our community however and whenever we can, and these are some of the ways we do:
We run a charity called "Project Elf" which makes and donates cupcakes to families and workers on Christmas Eve. 2023 marked 10 years of this charity! And we're so proud of it. We bake all the cupcakes in house, and have an army of volunteer elves who make and donate beautiful cupcake toppers to decorate them with. Our deliveries include: Wellington hospital (NICU, ICU, A&E, Childrens hospital, cancer wards, burns units), Kenepuru and Hutt hospital A&E, Ronald McDonald house, Fire service, 111 call centre, Police comms, Womens Refuge. Get in touch if you'd like to be involved!
We run a charity called RGL Small Business Fund which funds the start up costs for small businesses in Kenya
We regularly donate cakes, cupcakes and vouchers to a number of charities, school fundraisers, and worthy causes. We also run fundraising cupcake decorating classes! Get in touch if we can support you or your organisation.
Kind words from happy customers;
"Becs did our wedding cake two weeks ago, three tiers and each one a different flavour. It was an absolute hit! She’s quick to respond to enquiries and very helpful. Her cakes are beautiful and delicious, and we were extremely happy with ours." ~ Danielle
"Becs did our wedding cake. Omg it was spectacular. And so yummy! I was hoping for leftovers but no- the guests ate the lot!" ~ Catherine
"Our wedding cake was absolutely beautiful and delicious. We chose lemon meringue, chocolate mud and salted caramel... highly recommend all of these flavours! Becs was a joy to work with, from my first enquiry to having it delivered on the day." ~ Julie
Best Small Business, Wellington
Chuffed and excited to be finalists for Best Small Business for 2023! Thank you to all our customers, vendors, suppliers and supporters over the years for getting us here!
