Alex started cooking after completing a cordon blue diploma at Winkfield Place in the early 70's The ensuing years took her to Paris, America and freelance cooking around the UK, finally settling in Leicestershire where she was employed in a high class restaurant before getting married. Tina started cooking following in her Mum's footsteps, studied Home Economics at A Level and has continued baking for the family ever since. In her professional career she has been a director of a Leicester based design consultancy and has been actively involved with the day to day running of the business alongside her husband. The combination of Alex's extensive catering knowledge and Tina's design skills provide the perfect combination to create exceptional cakes for every occasion

So there you have it . . . & Cakes was launched in Nov 2009 with the aim to provide cakes and goodies that you would want more of, all tailor made to your specific requirements.

& Cakes kitchen has been inspected and passed by the 'Environmental Health Officer' and Alex & Tina hold current 'Food Safety in Catering Certificates'