LVCC - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE, SCOTTISH BAKERS ASSOCIATION
She is often invited to give formal and more social lectures, after dinner speeches, presentations and demonstrations where she can command and engage an audience with her stories, style, knowledge and charm.
Mich is the best baker of cakes that I've ever come across, anywhere on the planet.
Job Titles:
- MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHEWTON GLEN
Mich has had a passion for food, especially baking from a young age. She won her first cookery competition at the age of 15, was asked to decorate her A level teacher's wedding cake when she was just 17 and qualified as a Food Scientist in 1992. She founded Little Venice Cake Company in 1999 after working as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols.
She is an industry specialist, pioneer, trailblazer, entrepreneur, author and consultant. "For me, it is about ensuring I provide the best possible customer experience, combining authenticity, prestige and heritage with excellence and professionalism. I adopt a 360 degree holistic approach to all my roles. I explore all the elements to deliver a unique concept and immersive experience to showcase the very best skills and empower the talent of the partners I work alongside."
Mich Turner qualified as a food scientist and worked as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding Little Venice Cake Company in 1999. With a passion for creating amazing cakes combining an understated elegance with intricate hand craftsmanship and totally indulgent recipes she quickly established Little Venice Cake Company as the leading cake company in London offering a complete, professional service.
She was announced as Harpers Bazaar and Chanel Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006, granted Freedom of the City in 2018 and awarded an MBE for her services to the industry in 2010.
Founder Mich Turner MBE says "The company is celebrating its 25 th anniversary in 2024, and we are looking ahead to the next 25 years as we explore other opportunites around the world. It's wonderful to share our iconic style, craftsmanship and passion."
As an industry specialist, Mich is an ambassador for a select number of companies and organisations. She says, "It's important to bang the drum for our industry and I am happy to lend my support and expertise to associations and companies where I can be useful and make a difference."