After 19 years of trading as Cornelli Sugarcraft in our beautiful High Street, I have made the incredibly difficult decision to change the way that I work and to close the doors on the Wendover shop.  The past few years have seen so many changes in habits and the way that we shop, and as footfall in the High Street has declined, the shop premises has become a costly and underused luxury that my small business cannot sustain.

This is not the end of Cornelli by any means, but just gives me the opportunity to focus more on the elements of my business that bring me joy.

There is an updated website on the way, which will be my "virtual shop window" with new ways to get your hands on that all important Cornelli advice and project planning assistance, as well as some carefully curated goodies that will be available to purchase, and classes to book.

The Cornelli classes will continue and will run from the Cornelli Kitchen in my home in Stoke Mandeville.  I know you all love it when the kettle is on, and the cakes are ready to nibble as you learn.  There will be an increased schedule of daytime and evening classes as I will now have more time to prepare some different and exciting class themes.  There will even be more time and flexibility to perhaps offer some junior sessions at appropriate after school times, where I have previously been tied to being in the shop.

I will also be offering up more time slots for you to book private sessions to cater to your own specific needs.  Wedding cake planning sessions will be available to book, along with bespoke private classes where you get to tell me exactly what skills you need to master!! Private group classes will be available to book, either hosted by me or I will bring the session to you in the comfort of your own home.  The Cake Party Events that I run with Tracey Mann in pub settings, will also still be on the calendar and these will also be available to book as group or corporate bookings.

My cake order book is now open for next year, so please do get in touch with your fondant cake requirements, cake topper requests and of course, my favourite floral commissions.  

What about shopping???  I plan to keep stock available to sell after classes and will offer a collection service for my loyal customers so you can still get your hands on those essential cake supplies.

I think that is all going to be enough to keep me busy!!!

It has been a fantastic experience to have a shop in Wendover and while I know I will miss it, I am excited to get started on a new chapter of my life and all the possibilities that will arise.

It is with love and appreciation to all of my customers that I have got to know over the years, and hope you all understand and will continue to support me as I make this shift.