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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary culinary journey by booking a personalized appointment at our esteemed training academy. Experience the epitome of epicurean excellence and unlock the doors to a future filled with gastronomic mastery.

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Chef Samie J. Ramachandran

Discover the visionary behind Sugar Sculpt Academy, Samie J. Ramachandran, recognised as a multi-award-winning cake artist. He clinched the Top 10 Cake Artist title in India for consecutive years and was a finalist for the prestigious Rising Star Award in 2018. Transitioning from a career in computer engineering, his passion for cakes led him to win the Cake Hero Award from ICA.

  • Achievements & Honours

    • Cake Masters India Top 10 (2017 & 2018)

    • Finalist – Rising Star Award, Cake Masters Magazine Awards (UK) (2018)

    • Finalist – Best Display Award (ICA) (2024)

    • Winner – ICA Cake Hero Award (2019)

    • Winner – ICA Industry Icon of the Year (2024)

    • Finalist – IICMA Edible Showpiece of the Year (2025)

    • Finalist – IICMA Best Teacher of the Year (2025)

    • Honoured – ICA League of Legends (2025)

    • Winner – IICMA Sugar Artisan Extraordinair - India (2026)

    In 2019, Samie launched his signature product, Edible Clay Paste, developed specifically for professional sugar sculpting—an innovation that redefined the medium for cake artists across the country.

    A passionate mentor and educator, Samie continues to inspire and train aspiring artists at Sugar Sculpt Academy, encouraging them to explore limitless possibilities in sugar art and creative design. His teaching philosophy emphasizes precision, imagination, and the courage to redefine the art of sculpted cakes.

    Join his one-of-a-kind courses and explore.

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Chef Hala Rehan

Meet Hala Rehan, Co-director at Sugar Sculpt Academy. Hala is an accomplished pastry chef who studied the Professional Pastry course at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, USA. Renowned for her exquisite cakes, she is not only an award-winning cake artist but also an enthusiastic instructor.

  • With a passion for teaching designers pastry work, she guides aspiring chefs through advanced techniques, drawing from her own experiences.

    Her accolades include a Gold medal in the Wedding Cake category in Mumbai and a Bronze Medal in the Soflo Cake Competition in Florida, USA. Hala’s dedication to her craft and her students exemplifies her commitment to excellence in the culinary arts.