Ringwood East, Melbourne

classes: Cake Decorating

5.0 (8)

Women-owned

Hi, I’m Ola — founder of Ola’s Lab, and a passionate cook with a deep love for creativity, culture, and connection through food. My journey began in my childhood kitchen, cooking traditional Syrian meals with my mom. While those dishes rooted me in heritage, I was always curious about international cuisine. I had a wild palate even as a child — always eager to explore new flavors and spend hours testing recipes just for fun.

Professionally, I started as an architect and spent over a decade working in real estate. But a few years ago, I decided to pursue what truly lit me up: food. I studied at TAFE, graduating with the Best of the Year Student Award, and completed my Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Patisserie, and a Diploma in Hospitality.

Since then, I’ve been proud to receive several recognitions for my work — including winning awards at both the Melbourne Cake & Bake Show and the Melbourne Royal Show. These milestones have been incredibly affirming, but my favorite moments still come from the kitchen — especially when I’m teaching.

At Ola’s Lab, I run joyful, hands-on cupcake decorating workshops, mainly for kids and families. I absolutely love working with children — they’re imaginative, curious, and full of excitement. Whether we're making monster faces, animals, or floral cupcakes, my classes are all about building confidence, sparking creativity, and making sweet memories together.

I’m thrilled to join Plus Bento and can’t wait to bake, decorate, and celebrate with you!

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