Teaching others the art of cake making, baking and decorating is one of my most rewarding roles.

About Mich Turner MBE

Mich has had a passion for food, especially baking from a young age. She won her first cookery competition at the age of 15, was asked to decorate her A level teacher's wedding cake when she was just 17 and qualified as a Food Scientist in 1992. She founded Little Venice Cake Company in 1999 after working as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols.

She is an industry specialist, pioneer, trailblazer, entrepreneur, author and consultant. "For me, it is about ensuring I provide the best possible customer experience, combining authenticity, prestige and heritage with excellence and professionalism. I adopt a 360 degree holistic approach to all my roles. I explore all the elements to deliver a unique concept and immersive experience to showcase the very best skills and empower the talent of the partners I work alongside."

There's no fast track to experience

MICH TURNER MBE

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Entrepreneur

Mich Turner qualified as a food scientist and worked as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding Little Venice Cake Company in 1999.  With a passion for creating amazing cakes combining an understated elegance with intricate hand craftsmanship and totally indulgent recipes she quickly established Little Venice Cake Company as the leading cake company in London offering a complete, professional service.

She was announced as Harpers Bazaar and Chanel Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006, granted Freedom of the City in 2018 and awarded an MBE for her services to the industry in 2010.

Consultancy

Mich has a unique understanding within the baking industry.  Sponsored at University by United Biscuits she understands all levels of manufacture. From her time as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols she understands retail and from working within the events industry understands food service and guest experience.

Mich applies her extensive experience, creativity and skill to maximum effect. Recent roles include the launch of a new Hand-Crafted Collection in Scotland with the lead product being awarded Scottish Retail Food and Drink WINNER and a signature collection of cakes for an exclusive London hotel.

She brings professionalism and discipline to the business

Gordon McGhee, MD, McGhee's Family Bakery

GUEST SPEAKER/PRESENTER

Mich hosts the annual Scottish Bakers' Conference and Awards. She is organised, personable with an ability to steer and manage large business discussions and more intimate focus groups.

Mich is a first-class host, facilitator and presenter. 

Alasdair Smith, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SCOTTISH BAKERS ASSOCIATION

She is often invited to give formal and more social lectures, after dinner speeches, presentations and demonstrations where she can command and engage an audience with her stories, style, knowledge and charm.

Mich is the best baker of cakes that I've ever come across, anywhere on the planet.

Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer, ALTHORP LITERARY/FOOD&DRINK FESTIVAL

Founder Little Venice Cake Company

The lightbulb moment came the day the lights went out on 13th August 1999 the day of the solar eclipse and Mich officially established Little Venice Cake Company. Described as "The Bentley of Cake Makers" by Gordon Ramsay and close to 30,000 cakes later, the company sets the industry standard for others to follow.

A pioneer of celebrity cakes the company enjoys an unrivalled prestige, an international following and an unwavering approach to quality, style and excellence.

Mich is the Michelangelo of Cakes

Pierce Brosnan

Ambassador

As an industry specialist, Mich is an ambassador for a select number of companies and organisations. She says, "It's important to bang the drum for our industry and I am happy to lend my support and expertise to associations and companies where I can be useful and make a difference."

As our brand ambassador, Mich is creative and professional, always exceeding our expectations.

Paul McVeigh, SATIN FIND FOODS AND SPONSOR OF CAKE FAIR, ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Author

Mich has written 7 internationally best-selling titles on CAKE and contributed to countless others. Her titles inspire thousands of cake makers around the world, whether they are complete beginners or accomplished decorators. She aspires to inspire every cake maker to try something new, challenge their creative skills and enjoy the art of cake making.

Mich is just the consummate professional and expert. Every book is a pleasure to produce.

JESSICA AXE, PUBLISHER, QUARTO

Teacher

Mich has taken her hugely successful masterclasses around the world. She has hosted classes at The Royal Academy, taken Little Venice to Venice, Italy and teaches classes at Chewton Glen in Hampshire when her diary allows.

We received wonderful feedback including one of our regular attendees who commented on how professional, personable and fabulous Mich was.

Andrew Stembridge, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHEWTON GLEN

Television, film and media

Over the years she has contributed to hundreds of global publications, TV and Radio shows on all subjects including seasonal recipes, business, entrepreneurialism, weddings, event planning, book extracts, the secrets of sweet success and celebrity clientele.

More popular than Madonna wearing a pineapple on her head!

Claudia Winkleman on BBC Radio2

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