ABOUT US

 

Welcome to this page - if you find yourself here, it’s probably because you’re curious to find out more about Quokka Pastry so, let me introduce myself! 

My name is Nadja and I’m the founder, pastry chef and everything in between of Quokka Pastry. It’s basically a one-woman show. 

I am originally from Switzerland and moved to Sydney at the end of 2019 for a fresh start, leaving behind an unsatisfying career to follow my passion and become a pastry chef. 

I started culinary school here in Sydney in 2020 and graduated in 2021. Halfway through my training, I had to cut gluten out of my diet, ironic right? I now had to relearn everything I was taught and find a way to make gluten free pastries taste as good as the ones I was used to. I turned what felt like a huge setback into a new learning experience and challenge. There were a lot of trials and errors involved. Each failed attempt and recipe taught me something new and I started over and over again, until I was happy with the end result. Did I mention that I was very stubborn? Only the recipes that I am truly happy with and have been tested multiple times make it on the menu. 

I believe that having to follow a gluten free diet doesn’t mean that you have to settle for lesser quality products or being stuck with a flourless chocolate cake. Don’t get me wrong, I love chocolate! However, there is so much more in the world of gluten free pastries and I am aiming to bring you a wide variety of sweet treats. I am passionate about baking and make everything by hand with the best possible ingredients, that’s why every product is made from scratch and baked to order. 

My mission with Quokka Pastry is to provide you with a variety of delicious gluten free treats and, most importantly, to bring a smile to your face while you are enjoying it. 

Every month, I will offer a monthly menu with a different range of pastries which will allow me to highlight the best seasonal products available.

I put a lot of love and attention in each product. I hope you will enjoy my pastries as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. 

At Quokka Pastry, we’re here to bake you happy!