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Mash Abey

Mahesha Abeywickrama

PASTRY ARTISAN

Cake Artist at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

10Competition medals
5Gold awards
13+Years in cake art
Mash Abey in chef whites, arms folded
Mash decorating a white tiered wedding cake

About

Hello, I'm Mash!

I'm a creative soul with a deep passion for both pastry and fine arts. My journey started with designing unique cakes that not only taste amazing but also serve as a centerpiece for memorable celebrations.

Over time, I've expanded my artistic expression into clay sculpture and painting, constantly finding new ways to infuse my love for art into my culinary creations. I believe in the power of creativity to bring joy and inspiration, whether through a beautifully crafted cake or an intricate piece of art.

I'm excited to continue this journey, blending my skills and passions in exciting new ways.

“Every artist was first an amateur.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Recognition

Achievements

Medals in chocolate, wedding cake structure, live cake dressing, sculpted cakes and artistic pastry show-pieces across the UAE, the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

Mash wearing her competition medals beside a trophy and a white wedding cake
2026

Special Recognition for the Year

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi · UAE

  • Recognised for outstanding achievement at Salon du Chocolat Dubai
  • Joined the Emirates Culinary Guild as a Senior Member
2025

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie

Emirates Culinary Guild · Dubai, UAE · representing The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

  • Gold Medal
  • Silver Medal
2023

Global Culinary Challenge & Exhibition

Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) · Maldives

  • Top Gold Award · Wedding Cake Structure
  • Silver Medal · Dress the Cake (Live)
  • Bronze Medal · Artistic Pastry Show-piece
2023

SICA Culinary Challenge & Exhibition

Sri Lanka

  • Silver Medal · Wedding Cake Structure
2022

Sri Lanka Tourism Expo

Sri Lanka

  • Top Gold Award · Wedding Cake Structure
  • Bronze Medal · Dress the Cake (Live)
2019

Sri Lanka Cake Awards

Sri Lanka

  • Gold Award · Birthday Cake Category
  • Gold Award · Sculpted Cake Category

Fresh from the kitchen

Latest Work

Recent cakes, chocolate show-pieces and plated desserts from The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and beyond, as shared on LinkedIn.

“Life is too short to wear boring bows.” 🎀✨As Minnie Mouse would say, a little bow, a little sparkle, and a touch of magic can make everything more beautiful. 💕
Because sometimes, the tiniest wishes matter the most.!
Creating this National Day amenity for France was truly an honor. As a pastry chef, France has always held a special place in my heart for it’s remarkable cuisine, rich culture, timeless art, beautiful architecture, and its appreciation for excellence. Being able to express that admiration through chocolate and pastry was a privilege I truly enjoyed.

Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Thank you for the inspiration that French pastry continues to bring to my journey as a chef. ❤️🇫🇷🗼
Serving a flight full of sweets ✈️
A travel-inspired chocolate amenity.
Built with layers that complement and balance one another in both texture and flavor ✨

Pistachio sponge as soft nutty cake base, followed by an almond & hazelnut praline for roasted notes and a delicate crunch. A vibrant strawberry compote for the richness while adding natural sweetness and freshness. The basil lemon crémeux - key flavour ,delivers citrus intensity with subtle herbal notes, highlighting the richness and brightness of lemon. Finally, a light cream cheese mousse surrounds the dessert, balancing the strong acidity with a smooth and creamy finish.

A combination of nutty, creamy, crunchy, citrusy, and fresh flavors in one composed dessert. 🍋🍓🌿
Every lesson exchanged, every skill passed on, builds stronger teams and better chefs. Proud to grow together every day.

Sugar art-pull sugar.
Delicious and creamy ‘Chocolate Saint -Honore’
Filled with almond praline , vanilla pastry cream and chocolate cremuex .
Grateful to be part of special moments , where art meets celebration. More than 5 ft , beautiful wedding cake that represented the Indian cultural richness .
Tiramisu with a rich coffee-infused center -Plated dessert
Our energy belongs to growth and creation..not to noise, nor to conflict. In a world often shaken by turmoil, may we still choose beauty.
The moment of the birth of Ramadan
when the heavenly moon descends to bless the earth,
and a night better than any other awakens,
breathing purity, light, and eternal peace into every heart..
Japanese art of kintsugi, broken pieces are mended with gold — not to hide the cracks, but to honor them.
Like love, when two hearts break and are joined again with care, they return stronger, more beautiful, and blessed with good fortune.

This concept of mending with gold really got me thinking deeply and this cake was inspired with the thought.

For me, pastry is more than flavour. It is storytelling through form, balance, and detail — where technique meets emotion.
Every element in this piece was thoughtfully designed to evoke feeling, not just admiration.
Honored to receive Special Recognition for the Year for my outstanding achievement at Salon du Chocolat Dubai, representing The St. Regis Abu Dhabi with excellence.

This recognition is a meaningful milestone in my professional journey and a reminder that dedication, discipline, and passion for the craft truly matter.
I’m honored to share that I have recently joined the Emirates Culinary Guild as a Senior Member.

Being part of a respected culinary community that upholds excellence, professionalism, and continuous learning is truly meaningful to me. I look forward to contributing my experience, exchanging knowledge and continuing to grow within the UAE’s vibrant culinary industry.
Emirates Culinary Guild
Inspired by childhood wonder,
“A heartfelt letter to the North Pole “
through detailed festive art.
Another handcrafted winter piece expressing
“Joy and the beauty of a first snowfall”
Before skill and craft, there were stories—shaping dreams we didn’t yet know we’d one day create. Our earliest lessons in imagination didn’t begin in classrooms but in the stories we grew up with. As children, our parents told us tales of magic, elves, and worlds where the sky was the limit of our imagination. They shaped us and lifted our creativity higher than we realized at the time.

These Christmas elves are a reflection of that journey: from listening, to imagining, to creating.

Because the magic never truly disappears; it simply evolves.
“WHY ELVES?
Because they remind us of the quiet work behind the Christmas —unseen hands preparing gifts, creating magic , and making Christmas possible.

This season, let us celebrate the process, not just the result, where dedication and detail transform craft into something meaningful.”
🏅 Gold & Silver at Salon du Chocolat Dubai 2025 🍫✨
Feeling truly honored to have represented The St. Regis Abu Dhabi  and to have won both Gold and Silver medals at the Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Dubai 2025, organized by the Emirates Culinary Guild

A sincere thank you to my amazing team and mentors for their support and teamwork that made this possible, including Chef Kushan Perera and Chef Hajar Fassal. Special thanks to Karim Gharbi for his leadership and the opportunity. This recognition motivates me to keep pushing the boundaries of pastry artistry and innovation. 💫
St. Regis crafted a delicate chocolate cigar, filled with smooth dark chocolate couverture infused with honey and a whisper of orange zest. It rests alongside a silky hazelnut panna cotta — light, nutty, and indulgent. To complete the experience, guests were invited to choose their own pairing from three sauces: golden caramel, vibrant raspberry, or fragrant vanilla, each adding its own touch of elegance to the plate.
I personally enjoyed creating these pieces..
-special Amenity and cupcakes for Emirati Women’s day-
A Jazzy Tribute in Sugar!
I had the honor of creating a special cake for Jazz Week at St. Regis Abu Dhabi, where all the legendary jazz musicians were staying—including the one and only Herbie Hancock.

As the cake artist of the hotel, I wanted to pay tribute to this jazz icon through my craft. Designing and creating this cake was a true labor of love, blending artistry, rhythm, and flavor.

I had the incredible opportunity to talk with him in person , share the story behind the cake design, and hear his kind words and appreciation. Moments like these make all the hard work worth it—and remind me why I love what I do.
Pour your soul in to work. Keep creating, keep believing, and let your work speak for your soul.
Feeling truly blessed this Ramadan to have the opportunity to work under the incredible leadership of Chef Kushan Perera .This achievement is not just mine—it is the result of teamwork, dedication, and the collective effort of an amazing team. Grateful for every moment on this journey!
Crafting cakes isn’t just baking—it’s bringing imagination to life.
Creating these magical cakes feels like slipping into a dream, where imagination knows no bounds. I drift into a world of wonder with every stroke, lost in an enchanted forest of my own making. 🍂✨
The act of crafting and creating ,fuels and deepens the artist’s passion. An artist may transform any medium into a piece of art , for creativity knows no bounds.
Allow yourself to bring your imagination to life in three dimensions. It’s the art of shaping and molding, turning simple ingredients into intricate, breathtaking designs.
The road to success is never easy, but the passion for what I do and the happiness it brings keeps me moving forward. Each challenge is a step closer to mastering my craft, and every medal tells a story of dedication, perseverance, and love for pastry art. Grateful for the journey, and excited for what’s next!
Creating clay sculptures has been a transformative experience that helps me grow as an artist. Each piece brings me one step closer to my dream of becoming a pastry artisan. The journey is all about patience, passion, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. I’m excited to see where this path will take me, as I continue to turn my artistic vision into reality. 🎨✨
Combining my love for sculpture with the art of pastry has been an incredible journey. For my graduation day at PRIMA Baking Training Centre, Rajagiriya, I had the joy of crafting these artistic sculptures. It's a testament to how creativity and culinary skills can merge beautifully. I'm excited to continue my journey as an artisan in the world of pastry! 🎨🍰
🔙 Throwback to an unforgettable experience at the FOOD AND HOSPITALITY ASIA MALDIVES (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge and Exhibition 2023.
Honored and grateful to have received:
🥇 Top Gold Award for Wedding Cake Structure
🥈 Silver Award for Dress The Cake (Live)
🥉 Bronze Award for Artistic Pastry Show-piece
Thankful for the opportunity to learn, grow, and be part of such a talented community. A big thanks to everyone who supported me along the way!
Looking back on my time at Hilton, where dedication and hard work enabled me to thrive under pressure while catering to large-scale events like Oktoberfest. Proud of the skills and experiences gained!
My pastillage show piece for our graduation of Prima Baking Training School .
Dear coaches, teammates, and all my supporters, I am deeply grateful for your unwavering belief in me, which has been the driving force behind my recent achievement of winning the SILVER MEDAL 🏅 at the 6th Edition SICA Culinary Challenge & Exhibition 2023. Your unwavering encouragement and support have been instrumental in my success.

Thank you once again for being an essential part of my journey!
Proudly Winning Top Awards at the Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge and Exhibition 2023! 🎉🏆

🥇 🎖️ Top Gold Award - Wedding Cake Structure.
🥈Silver Award - Dress The Cake (Live).
🥉 Bronze Award - Artistic Pastry show-piece.

I'm thrilled to share the exciting news that I have been honored with the top accolades at the prestigious Food and Hospitality Asia Maldives (FHAM) Global Culinary Challenge and Exhibition 2023

The competition has been truly challenging, but in the end, it shows we can always overcome our obstacles. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to The Culinary Academy by Chef DK in Panadura for providing me with invaluable knowledge and training in Chocolate Techniques and Sugar Arts, including the mesmerizing Pulled Sugar and Blown Sugar techniques.

These awards have not only filled me with immense pride but have also fueled my passion for pushing the boundaries of sugar artistry. I'm grateful for the love and support of my friends, family, and mentors throughout this incredible journey. ❤️

A special thank you to all those who have believed in me and encouraged me to pursue my dreams in the culinary world. Your unwavering support means the world to me.

I am excited to continue creating exquisite wedding cake structures and artistic pastry show-pieces, infusing every creation with love and creativity to make every celebration truly unforgettable. Stay tuned for more sweet and delightful masterpieces!

Once again, thank you for being a part of my journey, and here's to many more sweet victories together! 🍰🎉

Creations made at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi are shown here for portfolio purposes only. All rights to those images and designs belong to The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Marriott International.

Portfolio

My Work

Wedding and designer cakes, sugar and pastillage show-pieces, sculpted chocolate, fondant figures, breads and fine pastry. Tap any photo to enlarge.

Behind the scenes

A Glimpse of My Work Process

From fondant sculpture and hand painting to sugar birds and fondant figures, here's how the pieces come together. Tap a card to step through the photos and videos.

Jurassic Park cake

Fondant sculpture · 3 photos · 2 videos

Hand-painted florals

Painting on fondant · 6 photos · 1 video

Sugar hummingbirds

Sugar art · 1 photo · 1 video

Fondant dancer

Fondant art · 1 photo · 1 video

Beyond pastry

My Artwork

Clay sculpture and painting feed straight back into the cakes: proportion, texture and colour all start here.

Career

Work Experience

Current

Cake Artist

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi · Full-time

Dec 2024 – Present · Abu Dhabi, UAE

Custom-designed cakes that combine flavour and visual artistry. Sculpting, sugar work and hand-painting for weddings and themed events, plus chocolate amenities and plated desserts for the hotel.

Images of work created at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi are shown for portfolio purposes only. All rights belong to The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Marriott International.

Owner / Founder

Delish Cakes by Jenni · Full-time

Jan 2013 – Jun 2025 · Ratnapura, Sri Lanka

  • Founded and ran a designer cake business specialising in cakes and candies.
  • Custom cakes for weddings, birthdays and corporate events.
  • Built a loyal customer base through quality, innovative design and referrals.
  • Managed everything from production to marketing.

Pastry Department

Hilton Colombo · Full-time

Jul 2023 – Jan 2024 · Colombo, Sri Lanka

  • Produced a wide range of pastries to Hilton's standards, including large events like Oktoberfest.
  • Worked across the AAD (Advanced Artistic Desserts), Bread and Cake departments.
  • Developed new recipes, trained junior staff and managed inventory.
Mash in chef whites

Training

Professional Qualifications

National Certificate (NVQ Level 4) · 2023

Pastry and Bakery · P01/0223001654

Diploma in Baking · 2023

PRIMA Baking Training Centre, Rajagiriya

Bread, Pastry and Cake: Intermediate, Advanced and Diploma levels · Baking Industry Level II and III

  • Petits Fours
  • Afternoon Tea Fancies
  • Wedding Cakes
  • Decorative Sugar Show Pieces
  • Chocolate Specialities & Confectionery
  • Gateaux & Torte
  • Desserts & Ice Cream
  • Bread Show Pieces
  • Bakers Maths
  • Bakery Sanitation

Chocolate Techniques & Sugar Arts · 2022

Pulled Sugar and Blown Sugar · The Culinary Academy by Chef DK, Panadura

Diploma in Bridal Consulting · 2013

Ashworth College, Atlanta, Georgia

Contact

Let's create something amazing together!

I'm eager to explore new opportunities in the culinary industry and take on exciting new adventures. If you're looking for a passionate, creative professional ready to make an impact, please get in touch.

Instagram & Facebook: business page, Delish Cakes by Jenni

Mash wearing her competition medals