Who We Are
My name is Lavora Cookson and I am the founder, director, baker and decorator at Cookson’s House of cakes. Whilst working as a health worker for several years, I became unemployed in 2017, when my dear patient passed away at age 93. I’ve always been a hobby baker and this skill enabled me to provide for my family. Soon this very hobby turned into a small business from home.
My love for baking was instilled into me from a very young age by my late mom, Georgina v/d Westhuizen. Back then she was the local community baker. Her love for celebration, family and quality made her a sought after local legend, attracting people from far and near. She believed in creating sweet memories and that every occasion should be celebrated.
Today, as a self-taught cake artist with an eye for perfection and passion for baking, I followed in her footsteps, offering beautiful custom cakes to the community for the past 6 years together with a dedicated team of who is committed and ready to serve .We are fortunate to operate from the very premises where it all began, Manenberg, in the beautiful City of Cape Town.
As winner of the Realize – a- Dream competition 2022, in the Baking and Confectionary category, hosted by Ladles of Love, we positioned ourselves for future growth and success.
Vision
To be South Africa’s number one neighborhood baker
Mission
Cookson’s House of Cakes are committed to support the community celebrating their precious milestones. We provide custom home-baked cakes and sweet treats of good quality that brings special joy and creates a life time of sweet memories. We seek to become a brand name synonymous with quality and affordability. Our focus is on consistency, excellent customer service, accountability, integrity and honesty.
Clients
We offer our service to established families, soon to be parents, engaged couples and the unique individual who live life on their own terms.
Services
We specialize in fondant custom cakes for weddings, baptisms and confirmations, graduations, baby showers and birthday cakes. And for those who is not really fond of fondant, we offer a selection of luxurious drip cakes and naked cakes in frostings ranging from mousse to cream cheese. Our sweet treats include cupcakes, cake pops, sugar cookies all of which can be customized to client specifications All our products are made to order.