hi, my name is joseph.

I've been a pastry chef for 47 years.

I left home in India at 17 to learn pastry, and the craft has carried me from Bahrain to Vienna, where I fell in love with Viennoiserie, then on to Melbourne and finally Sydney, where I was head pastry chef at The Westin.

These days I teach at Le Cordon Bleu, passing on the art of pastry to young, vibrant people. Baking, for me, has always been a creative pursuit. It settles the mind, rewards patience, and gives me something beautiful to share with the people I love.

Most weekends you'll find me at home with a batch of sourdough and croissants on the go. But my great obsession is panettone, which I bake and sell each Christmas. It's a demanding three-day process, but I love the science behind it as much as the craft, and there's nothing quite like the joy it brings to the people who receive one.

If you'd like to learn more about pastry or place an order, send me an email or a message on Instagram. I'd love to hear from you.