Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants

bakery — Wigram · Christchurch

About Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants

Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants is a Christchurch-based boutique bakery and bespoke catering venture founded and operated by mother-and-daughter duo Sally and Kate. Combining artistic pastry decorating with fondants and creative culinary craftsmanship, the pair crafts custom celebration cakes, wedding centerpieces, and tailored event food.

Alongside their signature custom cakes, Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants provides full-service catering options ranging from abundant grazing tables and curated grazing boxes to savory canapés, high tea spreads, and brunch platters. Operating from Wigram Park, they cater for weddings, corporate functions, children's parties, and private celebrations, with options accommodating gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free dietary requirements.

Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants: Christchurch's Artisanal Cake & Catering Duo

Behind Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants is a dynamic mother-and-daughter team that has made sweet and savory magic a family affair in Christchurch. Operating from Unit 7 at 47 Sonter Road in Wigram Park, Sally and Kate bring distinct strengths to their kitchen workshop. Sally supplies the imaginative, frilly, and flowery aesthetic flair, while Kate acts as the ingredients alchemist with an exceptional touch for fondants, delicate crumb textures, and bold flavor combinations.

Together, they have created a boutique enterprise that balances playful kitchen creativity—what they lovingly describe as a pinch of chaos—with exacting professional standards. The result is a dedicated following across Canterbury for weddings, milestone birthdays, and catered corporate functions.

Bespoke Celebration and Wedding Cakes

Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants is best known for show-stopping cakes that look like contemporary art pieces and taste exceptionally moist and balanced. Whether designing tiered wedding masterpieces adorned with delicate florals or themed novelty cakes featuring hand-crafted fondant figurines, Sally and Kate collaborate directly with clients to translate personal ideas into reality.

Beyond grand multi-tier tiers, their bakery repertoire encompasses miniature delights including cupcakes, decorated cookies, and cakesicles. Parents celebrating early birthdays can also source bespoke smash cakes, ensuring memorable photos and delicious treats for young families.

Grazing Tables, Platters, and Event Catering

Recognizing that celebrations extend beyond the dessert table, Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants has expanded into comprehensive event catering. Their offerings range from portable, visually stunning grazing boxes to expansive grazing tables filled with fresh, abundant bites designed for weddings and large gatherings.

For daylight events and workplace functions, the team prepares dedicated morning and afternoon tea packages, high tea services, brunch platters, canapés, and fresh salads. They also design customized children's party catering menus that simplify event planning for parents.

Thoughtful Dietary Accommodations

A hallmark of Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants' catering service is their ability to accommodate specialized diets without sacrificing flavor or visual presentation. From gluten-free to dairy-free and nut-free requirements, the team carefully handles ingredient specifications so that every guest at an event can participate fully in the celebration.

Signature items

  • Custom Wedding Cakes
  • Grazing Boxes
  • Grazing Tables
  • Celebration Cakes
  • Cakesicles

Menu

Cake Details

  • Cake Flavours and Fillings — Customizable cake sponge bases, fillings, and icings

Sweet Treats

  • Cupcakes — Individual decorated cupcakes available for gifts and events
  • Cakesicles — Cake pop popsicles finished with chocolate coating and decorations
  • Cookies — Custom-baked and decorated artisanal cookies

Catering & Platters

  • Grazing Tables — Full-scale styled food display tables for large events and weddings
  • Grazing Boxes — Curated portable grazing assortments for gatherings and gifts
  • Brunch Platter — Assorted breakfast and morning items arranged on a sharing platter
  • Morning and Afternoon Tea — Selection of sweet and savory baked bites for morning or afternoon teas
  • Kid's Party Menu — Party-friendly menu selections crafted specifically for children's birthdays
  • Canapés — Bite-sized sweet and savory finger foods for cocktail events
  • High Tea — Traditional and modern high tea bites and pastry selections
  • Salads — Freshly prepared catering salads for shared dining

Bespoke & Wedding Cakes

  • Wedding Cakes — Custom-designed multi-tier wedding cakes tailored to order
  • Celebration Cakes — Custom-made decorated cakes for birthdays, milestones, and events
  • Smash Cakes — Specially crafted cakes for children's milestone celebrations

Frequently asked questions

Where is Twisted Flour & Sugar Merchants located?
They are located at Unit 7, 47 Sonter Road, Wigram Park, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand.
What types of cakes do they make?
They create bespoke wedding cakes, custom celebration and birthday cakes, smash cakes, cupcakes, cakesicles, and decorated cookies.
Do they offer savory catering services?
Yes. Their catering options include grazing tables, grazing boxes, brunch platters, morning and afternoon tea assortments, canapés, high tea, and salads.
Can they cater to dietary restrictions?
Yes, they accommodate specific dietary requirements including gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free options.
How can I contact them to discuss an order or consultation?
You can contact them by phone at 022 350 3318 or 027 245 9043, or email [email protected].
Do they cater for children's birthdays?
Yes, they provide dedicated kid's party menus as well as custom birthday cakes and smash cakes.

Tips

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  • {"body":"If your event requires gluten-free, dairy-free, or nut-free catering, inform the team during planning so they can tailor the spread.","title":"Mention Dietary Needs Upfront"}
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