CakeSuite
About
The pastry chef behind CakeSuite.
Michelle Ashear Klem · Pastry Chef / Owner
A pastry chef who makes beautiful cakes
“I am a pastry chef who makes beautiful cakes, as opposed to an artist who happens to bake cake. As someone who is a classically trained pastry chef, I believe that your cake should taste as fresh and unforgettably delicious as it is beautiful to look at.”— Michelle Ashear Klem, Pastry Chef / OwnerGet in touch
Michelle's story
- 1986
- Michelle graduated from the acclaimed College of Pastry Arts at Johnson & Wales University.
- 1986–1996
- Michelle developed her skills in the pastry shops of major Manhattan hotels and restaurants, including The Plaza Hotel, The Rainbow Room, The New York Hilton and Towers, and Medici 56.
- 1992
- She earned a degree in art history at New York University, with fine arts study in Florence, Italy.
- 1996
- Connecticut became home, and fine catered events were the focus for the next 5 years, as pastry chef at Incredible Edibles.
- 2001
- CakeSuite was conceived, and eventually became a storefront location in Westport, CT.
- 2014
- We had a wonderful time in Westport, but as motherhood was too important, the decision to close the store was made.
- 2014–now
- We still make wonderful cakes, as well as wholesale baked goods for exquisite catering companies in the area. We also do parties for kids and adults!