About Us
Chocolate Velvet was started in 2004 by Phil and Leanne Lash, specializing in wedding and birthday cakes. The goal was, and continues to be, a specialized bakery producing top of the line cakes all made from scratch (no pre mixes or packet mixes).
Within 6 months of starting we began wholesaling our cakes to cafes and restaurants, and developed a range of desserts. We quickly earned a reputation for quality along with a commitment to ensure customer satisfaction.
We originally operated from a commercial kitchen situated on private property.
Within 2 years we had well and truly outgrown these premises, and it took us over a year to find suitable premises to move to.
In December 2007 we opened a purpose built bakery and retail shop.
Today we employ nine staff who create, bake, decorate, develop new products, help customers, answer queries and are passionate about what they do!
Along with our fantastic cakes, we also make truffles, slices, cheesecakes, muffins, and a wide range of “ready to go” food for our shop.
On the 13th June 2009 Phil had a serious motor bike accident that resulted in him having to change his focus away from working in the bakery producing products, to working on all the other aspects of running a business.
We are continually looking for new products to develop and always strive to be the best at what we do.
We welcome your suggestions! You can contact us on (03) 538 0515 or visit us at 435 Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson.
-Phil & Leanne
Cakes for all occasions
Since 2004 we have been creating fabulous wedding cakes and birthday cakes for our customers in the Nelson area.
In addition, we also make other celebration cakes, such as corporate cakes and anniversary cakes.
Looking for a dessert? We make a great range of cheesecakes, tarts and pies. We have a reputation for top of the range products along with friendly professional service. Our shop at 435 Nayland Road, Stoke, stocks a wide range of whole cakes, cakes by the slice, slices, truffles, chocolates, muffins, friands, sandwiches, and much much more.
We also offer catering for work shouts, business lunches, meetings etc. We can deliver to your work place at a time that suits you!
Our shop is open Monday – Friday 6.30am – 4pm, and Saturday 8am – 1pm. Closed Sundays.
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We look forward to seeing you!
Event Catering
''Call us first to GET YOUR EVENT ON FIRE''
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Our spit roast catering is available all year round. Your guests don’t have to be outside – we’ll customise a meal to suit your requirements, and can provide a full service including clean-up afterwards – so you can relax and enjoy spending time with your guests.
specialises in providing mobile spit roast catering to functions and events in Nelson, Golden Bay, Blenheim, and anywhere in between. Our catering service is ideal for:
Company events,Weddings,Sporting Events,Fundraising Events,Birthdays,Parties.
Of course all desserts are supplid by Chocolate Velvet.
Website Link www.spitroasters.co.nz
