my journey through the years

Chukwudi Anajemba started his culinary journey in 2012, in Lagos, Nigeria. His commitment and passion for the craft has grown immensely ever since. He was introduced to the world of pastry by Chef Zaher Atrkaui who is the owner of “La Chaumiere” restaurant in Lagos, Nigeria. Over the years, his journey has taken him across three continents, Africa, the UAE and Great Britain.  He has had the opportunity to work with hotels, restaurants, bakery shops and production centers. He has mastered the preparation of a wide variety of pastry and bakery goods, such as sourdough breads, artisan breads, viennoiserie pastries, pies, cakes, sweets and chocolate.
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He has been privileged to attend several onsite and online courses from renowned pastry and bakery chefs based in France, Spain and other countries. With experience, he has also developed skills in operation management, ingredient sourcing, networking, and culinary innovation. He has garnered praises on his work from previous employers as well as multiple guest testimonials. At a previous employer, the dessert selection was mentioned in 55% of guest reviews. He believes that “when people eat pastry, they want to be serenaded by its sweet delights”.
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Knowing the customer appreciates something you have crafted has been a great motivator that keeps him passionate and innovative every time he wears his apron. He continues to master his craft through continuous learning and now through mentorship. For him, this is not just an opportunity to teach, but an opportunity to inspire others, provide career support and ultimately build a legacy.