Story of Rose Petal
OCTOBER
2017
Our 1st Christmas Market at Light Up Shoreham
MARCH
2018
Becky took the business to the next level by designing and purchasing a custom-made Caterpod (food trailer), which she used to serve hot drinks and cakes at Goring Beach.
Rose Petal became a team of 3!
NOVEMBER2019
Becky opened the doors to her first shop, to hold cake decorating classes and wedding cake consultations.
Unfortunately, due to the impact of Covid, Becky closed the shop shortly after.
APRIL
2020
The Rose Petal Cafe opened its doors for the first time!
A lovely, spacious 50-seater cafe, in the heart of Shoreham.
Open 6 days a week, serving lunches, coffees, and homemade cakes!
New members joined the Rose Petal team!
JUNE
2022
Becky got married and made her very own wedding cake!
JUNE
2022
Branched out and included corporate & event catering to the Rose Petal services.
APRIL
2024
Rose Petal Cake Company won the Best Food Award at the Adur and Worthing Business Awards!
NOW
2025
The Rose Petal Cake Company was founded in 2017.
Having her own cake business had always been a dream of hers ever since she was just 9 years old. Before opening the doors for Rose Petal, she completed her PME Masters Certificate in Cake Decoration at The Surrey School of Sugarcraft.
Making bespoke cakes from her home kitchen, including an order for 400 Paddington Bear Cupcakes for the Worthing Dome Cinema.
DECEMBER
2017
Becky stepped into the wedding cake industry by hosting a launch event at Hilton Avisford Park, Arundel, where she showcased 14 beautiful wedding cakes!
APRIL
2019
Won the Young Achiever Business Award at the Adur and Worthing Business Awards!
FEBRUARY
2020
Becky had to diversify during Covid, as wedding cakes were postponed.
She launched her Afternoon Tea at Home Boxes (selling over 1200), and an online shop of traybakes, loaves and cupcakes.
DECEMER
2021
Our 1st Wedding Afternoon Tea Catering!
JULY
2022
Becky gave inspirational talks about entrepreneurship to students at local colleges and schools
AUGUST
2023
Becky demonstrated at the Cake and Bake Theatre at Brighton's Foodies Festival!
NOVEMBER
2024
Meet the Team
Becky
Our chief in command, when she's not busy in the kitchen baking, Becky loves amateur dramatics, singing and sip and paint evenings.
Becky starts every morning with a nice cup of tea in her favourite mug!
Charlotte
Our wine connoisseur, who loves going to the local cinema regularly with her husband, Ryan.
She enjoys spending her free time going on nature walks or cuddled up with a good book.
Charlotte's favourite cake to make is a Lemon and Raspberry Layer Cake!
Zarrina
Our fantastic thespian, who loves reading and learning languages, and a solo travel adventure!
Zarrina loves making Hot Chocolates with a Clover Stencil, wishing everyone good luck!
Nicole
Our singing superstar! When she’s not serving coffee and cake, you’ll find Nicole teaching Babyballet, choreographing musicals or singing on stage!
A proud mum of twins, Nicole is bubbly, creative and always on the go!
She loves a good chat, making people smile and bringing plenty of fun to Rose Petal Cafe!
Lynda
Our bubbly baker, who loves tending to her garden and house plants! Lynda keeps us all organised and loves to be pampered at the spa!
Lynda loves to bake our centre-piece cakes for the cafe counter!
Kirsty
Our charismatic cabin crew! In between her shifts 35,000 feet in the air, Kirsty brings her wonderful customer service to the Rose Petal Cafe!
Kirsty always serves with a smile!
Ruby
Our concert connoisseur! When Ruby is not being a barista, she loves a good gig and singing to her favourite songs.
Ruby is a self-proclaimed Tiramisu Enthusiast!
Lottie
Our youngest team member! Lottie's bubbly and cheerful nature brings a smile to all our faces.
Lottie enjoys Art, Dance, and Oat Chai Lattes!
Connie
Our ray of sunshine, currently studying Voice at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She's an incredible singer with a passion for Opera.
Connie's favourite cake to make is a Zesty Lemon Drizzle!
Joe
Our car enthusiast, he's a key member to the team as he tows our Caterpod wherever it needs to be and deals with a lot of the "behind the scenes" part of the business. Joe is also into his old VW's, and is the proud owner of a 1999 VW Golf convertible which he has had since he was 17!
Joe is also a qualified driving instructor, and runs his own driving school!