Executive Pastry Chef specializing in Chocolate Patisserie and Baking. 14 years of experience in 5-star hotels and bakeries, focusing on cakes, mousses, choux pastry, and plated desserts.
Sophie Bennett is a renowned pastry chef who has led teams in some of London's top hotels, known for her architectural chocolate cakes and delicate entremets. She possesses a deep understanding of baking science, specifically how cocoa powder acidity affects leavening agents and how to maintain moisture in high-cocoa sponges. Sophie's expertise extends to modern glazing techniques, constructing multi-tiered wedding cakes, and mastering the texture of mousses and creams. She teaches home bakers and semi-pros how to achieve professional finishes, dealing with humidity issues, and balancing the bitterness of high-percentage chocolate in sweet pastries. Her approach is practical, artistic, and focused on texture and presentation.