Gugu The Baker

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About Us... more like 'Me' really

“Baking runs through Gugu’s veins, a legacy passed down through generations. His earliest inspiration comes from his maternal grandmother, uKhulu uMaZulu, whose banana bread recipe he still treasures and uses today…”

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Testimonials

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Nozuko Mtshali ✔ Verified Buyer

"Our baker who art in Maritzburg, revered is thine talent. Thine fandom come. " Once you go Gugu the Baker, you never go back. Professional and extremely gifted magician of a baker. Great service, super delicious cakes. I was a semi-problematic customer 🙈 but the bakerman was very patient.

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Siphokazi ✔ Verified Buyer

Oh bhutiwami I just want to say thank you so much! It looked amazing, hhayke the taste was out of this world

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Sithembile ✔ Verified Buyer

Haibo, you nailed it. The cake was perfect in every way. Ngiyabonga bhuti

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Phume and Hyson ✔ Verified Buyer

Never got the chance to thank you for such great wedding cake not just the presentation but the taste. As for the fruit cake bahappy bayakhala abazali

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Phumzile Shinga ✔ Verified Buyer

I want to thank you for the beautiful and delicious Christmas box. Ngiyacela usiphinde futhi kulo nyaka. Wishing you continued success

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Noxolo & Andile ✔ Verified Buyer

We are deeply grateful for your presence and the professional service that you provided on our special day. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our day as memorable and special as it was to us. Love and a million thanks

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Sanele Phakathi ✔ Verified Buyer

Thank you so much Gugu. The desserts box was amazing

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Sabelo Mbona ✔ Verified Buyer

I'm so impressed with your work, top class service, Ngiyabonga kakhulu umsebenzi wenu muhle. Ninginike lento ebengiyifunile

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Nothando Mkhize ✔ Verified Buyer

I just wanted to say thank you for your services, the cake looked beautiful and tasted even better. Siyabonga kakhulu

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Noxolo Magoso-Ndaba ✔ Verified Buyer

Gugu has given me exceptional service each time I have dealt with him. Delivers beyond my expectations. Just a pity he don't do birthday cakes anymore

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Zola Mayaba ✔ Verified Buyer

Just want to take the chance to say thank you and apologies for not being available on the day when you arrived. I appreciate all the effort made. May God continue to bless you and your work

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Philile Gwala ✔ Verified Buyer

Thank you so much for the cake and just for being a pleasant person you were during consultations. The cake was AMAZING to look at and to eat. Everyone absolutely loved it. Both moms also loved theirs, if bekuyangabo belingeke lisaphela. The cake has the right amount of sugar too. Thank you so much

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Katlego Lemao ✔ Verified Buyer

The cake was AMAZING!!! You're literally the only supplier that kept within everything we wanted, for that I'll forever be grateful. You are amazing! I wish you nothing but greatness. May your business overflow! That's all you deserve.

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Sindiswa & Kufisa ✔ Verified Buyer

Wooooooow! I'm still out of words. Thank you so much, the cake was amazing. I'm out of words

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Princess & Tamirirashe ✔ Verified Buyer

Just wanted to say thank you soo much for the cake. It was beautiful and delicious! Really appreciate it.

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Nokubonga & Njabulo ✔ Verified Buyer

We would like to thank you for your hard work, dedication and contribution you made for our wedding. Without the effort you made we would not have a beautiful wedding day. Thank you so much for your professionalism, it's on another level. May God bless your hands, your skills and expand your business.

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Nancy & Mluleki ✔ Verified Buyer

Hey Gugu, thank you so much. The cake was so beautiful and tasty. All flavors are nice. Ey fruit cake was trending... The setup was amazing. Thank you so much once again

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Thokozani & Mndeni ✔ Verified Buyer

I finally got a chance to taste the cake; it tastes amazing! I love it! Thank you so much!

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Bongi Koopman ✔ Verified Buyer

Thank you so much for the delicious cakes!!! They were a hit! Thank you for waiting for us when we were delayed/late.

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Emily & Zarco ✔ Verified Buyer

That cake was absolutely amazing and delicious, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Meet The Team

Gugu M

Chef Gugu M

Owner / Cake Artist

Qualification

N Dip in Cullinary Arts (Patisserie Programme)

Zodiac Sign

Capricorn

Nickname

G

Personal Motto

“A cake is happiness you can taste.”

Gugu M

Chef Gugu M

Owner / Cake Artist

Qualification

N Dip in Cullinary Arts (Patisserie Programme)

Zodiac Sign

Capricorn

Nickname

G

Personal Motto

“A cake is happiness you can taste.”

Ntobeko Mazibuko

Ntobeko M

Administrative Clerk

Qualification

MSc Plant Pathology

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Nickname

Ntobe

Personal Motto

“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.”

Ntobeko M

Ntobeko M

Administrative Clerk

Qualification

MSc Plant Pathology

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Nickname

Ntobe

Personal Motto

“Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten.”