Core Faculty
Guests chefs add variety and specialisation to the already staggering depth of talent of our own dedicated chefs and instructors at Lavonne, that are constantly raising the bar for baking and pastry education here in India.
Lavonne is proud to be the preferred facility in India for the biggest names in the world of pastry. Veterans like Antonio Bachour, Frank Haasnoot and Nina Tarasova continue to partner with Lavonne to bring their individual styles and techniques to the exploding pastry market in the country; and as the industry grows we continue to open up newer possibilities for the highest level of pastry education ever possible.
Renown pastry chef and author, Antonio Bachour owned and operated Bachour Bakery+ Bistro in Miami before moving on to focus on a new concept called Bachour. He is best known for his innovative and unparalleled entremets.
InstagramRussian pastry queen Nina Tarasova specialises in perfect glazes and using local ingredients to create incredible confections.
InstagramHaving worked at some of the most celebrated pastry kitchens in Catalonia, Barcelona, France, Belgium, and Holland, Spanish pastry-chef, Carles Mampel Juncosa has received numerous international awards, and collaborated on several bestselling books.
InstagramAfter winning World Chocolate Masters in Paris and working for esteemed hotels across the world, the massively experienced Dutch pastry expert travels across the world teaching his unique approach to pastry and decoration.
InstagramChef Andres Lara is best known for his intensive masterclasses on modern pastries. After having worked at a number of Michelin starred restaurants, he set up his own pastry consulting company, #NoFilterSweets, based out of Hong Kong.
InstagramChef Andrea Dopico Cafarelli is a tremendously talented Venezuelan Chef with Spanish roots. With numerous accomplishments and having lead some of the top Michelin Starred restaurants, Forbes recently included her in the list of the 30 most influential under 30s in Europe. She makes the most of her international experience with flavours of her latin roots.
InstagramLavonne is honoured that the late Kong Yik Hong was one of the first international guests at our facility, and shared his exceptional vision for chocolate and sugar sculptures with our students and team.
WebsiteKaysie Lackey is a renowned cake decoration artist & instructor based in Seattle. Owner of The People’s Cake, her unique style and vivacious personality have won her international fame and recognition. Utilizing her background in fine arts, she combines art and fashion to create original and over-the-top designs for clients and competitions across the world.
InstagramThe young Nguyễn Vũ Hoàng Anh from Vietnam is one of the world's leading bean-paste art experts, creating a massive range of realistic flower decorations in gorgeous arrangements.
InstagramA master pastry chef and competition coach from Hungary, Peter specialises in the delicate and exciting art of sugar sculpture.
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