Today we’d like to introduce you to Bianca Martinez.
Hi Bianca, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I’ve always had a passion for pastry. When I was younger, I loved watching shows like Chocolate with Jaques Torres and all of the baking competitions on Food Network. I loved the creative and artistic aspects of creating beautiful food. After high school, I went a more traditional route and majored in Finance, and worked in the Finance Industry for a few years. The company I was working for at the time was going through some major changes, and it reached a point where I needed to consider a new job. So, if I had to change jobs, why not change careers? I still had this love for food art and decided to pursue my dreams and go to culinary school. I attended the International Culinary Center in NYC, where I entered into an immersive 6-month program. While there, I interned at a custom cake shop. I thought I wanted to become a chocolatier, but I ended up loving to make cakes! After I graduated, I did cakes for friends and family on the side, while working at different places honing my pastry skills. As my baking business started to pickup, I discovered what I really loved most was being able to be artistic and never doing the same thing twice. In 2020, I decided to leave my job and make custom cakes my full time job!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely not been a smooth road to owning my own business. There is definitely a big learning curve in learning all the ins and outs of how to be successful. As a custom cake business owner, you’re not only a baker, but an accountant, a decorator, a designer, a marketer, an engineer, a sales rep, and much more!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
So, at Bianca’s Custom Cakes, I make amazing cakes that are sure to impress anyone who tries them. What I’m super proud of is the fact that I put so much care and attention into each cake that I make – I want it to be personalized and unique to the person or event it’s for. Plus, what makes me stand out from others is that I always aim to make the experience really enjoyable and stress-free for my clients. It’s not just about getting the cake, it’s about the entire journey from start to finish that’s just as sweet as the cake itself!
How do you think about luck?
You know, we firmly believe that success is a mix of hard work, dedication, and a bit of good fortune. We’ve been lucky enough to stumble upon some incredible supporters right from the start. These folks believed in us, and helped spread the word and eventually became repeat customers! So, when it comes down to it, luck has definitely had a hand in our business. But we don’t leave everything to chance! It’s our team’s passion and skill that truly create something special and unique.
Pricing:
- Minimum order amount $199
- Most of the designs you see on our social media average $8-$10/serving
Contact Info:
- Website: www.BiancasCustomCakes.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancascustomcakes/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BiancasCustomCakes1
