Amazing Cakes
Amazing Cakes
The Pastry Artist: Lei Chen
Original Baking Art and Healthy Philosophy: Unveiling a Unique Pastry Extravaganza
Lei Chen embarked on her journey in pastry making and innovation back in 2005, accumulating nearly 20 years of experience to date. She holds the highest-level professional certificates in three major areas: Chinese pastry, Western pastry, and Korean-style piping artistry. Lei is well-versed in the traditional eight techniques of Chinese pastry arts, covering various categories such as oil pastries, mixed-sugar pastries, paste-based pastries, oven-baked pastries, steamed cakes, puff pastries, fried pastries, and more. Additionally, she possesses expertise in Western fondant sculpting, carving, and inlay techniques, as well as Korean-style piping and scraping flower artistry.
Renowned for her meticulous craftsmanship, Lei excels in crafting lifelike representations of animals, fruits, flowers, and vegetables, among other intricate designs. Her commitment to promoting health-conscious cuisine is evident in her adept use of natural ingredients and formulations, resulting in pastries that are low in sugar and fat. Some of her notable creations include the Awakening Lion Pastry, Oriental Aesthetic Flower Cake, Black Grain Toast, and Rice Cake Toast.
Through her dedication to pastry innovation and a steadfast adherence to health-conscious principles, Lei Chen has established herself as a prominent figure in the world of pastry artistry, continuously delighting customers with her exquisite creations.
- In 2005, in order to improve her daughter's allergic condition, Lei Chen began studying pastry making and innovation, focusing on the production of healthy food.
- From 2005 to 2015, Lei Chen traveled to France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and other places for systematic training and learning from professional pastry chefs.
- In 2015, Lei Chen obtained professional certificates in Chinese pastry and Western pastry, and established her own studio.
- In 2016, she obtained the highest-level professional certificate in Chinese pastry, followed by the highest-level professional certificate in Western pastry in 2017.
- In 2023, she obtained advanced instructor certificates in Korean-style piping and scraping flower artistry.
- Lei Chen has provided customized pastries for numerous high-net-worth individuals and major national events, earning recognition from authoritative figures in the industry.
Professional Qualifications
Knife Art Flower Certificate
By Global Flower Design Association
The Knife Art Flower Certificate is a qualification awarded by the Global Flower Design Association, aiming to recognize professionals who possess profound expertise in knife art flower (scraping flower) techniques. Holders of this certificate demonstrate advanced skills in knife art flower and teaching abilities. It represents a high level of proficiency and qualification in the field of knife art flower, serving as an authoritative certification within the industry. The number of individuals passing the examination for this certificate is relatively low, typically requiring candidates to have extensive experience and skills in cake decorating.
Beam Cream Flower Cake Instructor Certificate
By Seoul Flower Cake Association
The Beam Cream Flower Cake Instructor Certificate is bestowed by the Seoul Flower Cake Association to professionals who have made outstanding contributions to cake decorating (piping) and possess excellent teaching abilities. This is the highest-level certificate in the field of cake decorating in Korea, and holders enjoy a high reputation and status in the industry. With a pass rate of less than 10% annually, the examination for this certificate is challenging, requiring candidates to have deep expertise and teaching experience in cake decorating.
Chinese Pastry Chef Level Three Certificate
By the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China
The Chinese Pastry Chef Level Three Certificate is a high-level qualification in the field of Chinese pastry, representing advanced skills and experience in Chinese pastry making.
Western Pastry Chef Level Three Certificate
By the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China
The Western Pastry Chef Level Three Certificate is a high-level qualification in the field of Western pastry making, representing professional skills and experience in the production of Western-style desserts and pastries. It carries a certain level of prestige within the Western baking industry, and holders are typically widely recognized and respected in the baking industry.