Hi, I’m Catherine the founder and designer behind Olive & Mac.
From my studio in Kent, I create bespoke wedding and celebration cakes for couples and clients across London, the South East and beyond.
Baking has always brought me comfort and joy - something that runs deep, having grown up surrounded by family bakeries and the stories that came with them. For me, celebrations should feel thoughtful, meaningful and personal.
The Story behind the name
I come from a family of bakers, with my grandparents owning several bakeries where I grew up. Some of my earliest memories are of listening to my dad share stories of early mornings in the bakery - the smell of freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries, and the care that went into making them.
Those moments quietly shaped my love of baking.
My Background
Before cake design, my background is in fashion and hair and makeup across weddings, television and film. This shaped my eye for proportion and detail, and taught me how to remain calm under pressure.
When family life came along, I wanted a creative career closer to home - that allowed me to bring together design, flavour and the joy of celebrating life’s most meaningful moments. Olive & Mac grew from that desire, named as a quiet tribute to my grandparents, Olive and Mac, whose love of baking first inspired it all.
That same care and intention sits at the heart of every cake or treat I create today.
My Values
What matters most to me is that every client feels truly supported. I value open, honest communication and a thoughtful, collaborative approach, where ideas are listened to and guidance is offered with care. I want you to feel confident in your decisions, excited by the process and reassured that every detail is being handled with intention.
From our first conversation to the final creation, my aim is for you to feel understood, trusted and at ease, knowing your cake is in safe hands.These principles shape how I work and form the values at the heart of Olive & Mac.
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From refined and minimal to expressive and hand-finished, each cake is thoughtfully styled to suit the celebration, the setting and you.
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The process should feel just as enjoyable as the end result. I value clear communication, a gentle guiding hand and an experience that feels reassuring from start to finish
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Flavour is treated with the same care as design. Combinations are carefully developed, refined and well-balanced.
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Every cake begins with intention. From proportion and colour to texture and finish, each detail is carefully considered to create a design that feels elegant, personal and timeless.
Kind Words
Dear Catherine, i want to say a huge thank you for the beautiful first communion cake, it received so many compliments from our family and friends. May i also add that the cake looked exceptionally better than the inspiration I shared initially: Thank you. Everyone also complimented how amazing it tasted, both the lemon and Victoria sponge were delightful. Thank you for all your efforts in producing such a magnificent cake.
Holy Communion Cake
A centrepiece that helps mark a moment worth remembering.
This is a collaborative, considered process, allowing ideas to evolve naturally into a wedding cake that feels beautifully personal to you and your celebration.
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