Tonight we said goodbye to our fur baby Teddy, he was such a special cat, we had him less than 13 months and he was adored by us intensely while he was ours, only 5 years old and a short illness that deteriorated rapidly, being FIV+ definitely played a part.
The biggest cat, with the tiniest mew, the deepest purr and a heart bigger than his body.
I don't know how we'll explain this to John that his sidekick, who we thought they'd grow up together, won't be coming home 😭
Rest easy now Teddy 'Buttons' Brabban, our home will never be the same without you.
Love always, til we meet again xxxx
Following on from my last post, my Dad got taken back into Hospital yet again last Tuesday and has had hopefully his 4th and final heart surgery in less than 3.5 weeks.
To say this has been traumatic for my sister and I would be a total understatement, our nerves are shot, we're running on fumes, pretty much no sleep, caffeine, polos and sheer stubbornness!
We are now back to square one hoping this is the one that actually works and we won't be back in hospital in a few days time.
Thank you to everyone who's reached out and sent their well wishes, it meant the absolute world to me.
Cross everything this one worked and hopefully normal service (business wise) will resume shortly.
I've two amazing weddings and a 70th birthday that I'm making this week and cannot wait to get back to my happy place - baking in my studio!
Jojo x
Due to a family emergency I'm not monitoring emails, my dad has been incredibly poorly over the last 4 weeks and this has meant 3 rounds of heart surgery in last 2 weeks plus 2 weeks in hospital on IV antibiotics before this. Yesterday was emergency surgery and then there were complications post surgery 😭
It's been scary as all heck, I lost my Mum Christmas eve 2019 so seeing my dad this ill had been terrifying for both me and my sister, I've hardly seen my son or husband and work has been the last thing on my mind
If you are already booked in YOUR BOOKING IS SECURE and I will be in touch to finalise everything as soon as he is stable which I hope will be in the coming days. Any other emails I will reply when I can.
Please send healing vibes our way, I desperately need him to be ok
Thanks for your understanding
A very worried and emotional Jojo x
Today is a huge day for me and my business! 🎉
Many months of work, planning, coordination, contractor management and supplier issues (that's a story for another time) FINALLY coming together over these next TWO weeks.
This is how it starts, my two new ovens have arrived, and this afternoon the kitchen arrives!
🪚 Tomorrow til Friday my kitchen fitter is in getting me installed (I'm building the units to speed up the process
🪠 Thursday night my lovely plumber and neighbour comes back to install the sink, dishwasher and core drill for my extractor to vent outside (no recycling of air while I'm airbrushing cakes(
🗓️ Next week electrician, decorator and builder are all back for the final wire up, last coat of paint on the walls and fire door fitting between studio and the back storage area.
🗓️ The week after I can start the process of deep cleaning, moving in around my existing orders and slowly move out of my current set up into my dream space
There will be more building work later in the year to create a custom space for storage and displaying my cakes and stands (where the ovens currently sit) I need to live and work in the space before committing to that design
I genuinely cannot believe this is almost a reality, almost a year from receiving planning permission
Now I need name suggestions for my new ovens, can't wait to read your suggestions in the comments...
#sheffieldcakes #veganbaker #dreamspace #weddingcakes
Time for a little break! The kitchen is closed for the next week while I enjoy some holiday time with my boys.
Thank you all for the support, and I look forward to sharing more updates once I'm back!
Cake studio progress update I'll hopefully be able to share more the week I'm back 🤞🏼🤞🏼
They say if your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough and today, I'm feeling a bit of both! 💫👷🏼♀️
Today, the builders are here and building work has officially started on my new cake studio! This has been in the background since last summer when I applied for planning as I was outgrowing my home kitchen
The timing felt perfect as my little boy started school in September and I moved from part time to full time hours and if I'd outgrown my kitchen while being part time there was no doubt I needed more space.
Fun fact for those who don't know his initials are JVB which inspired my business name.
The house is currently in chaos as everything from the garage moved indoors, including bakery items that were stored in boxes in the garage and my bakery fridge.
Cheers to new chapters and a lot less dust in my future! 🥂
#dreamscometrue #cakes #growingbusiness #smallbizlove
Everything about this day was magic ✨ I've received the photos and I'm stunned with how beautiful they are.
Effortlessly elegant, this semi naked design was finished with white chocolate ganache and beautiful blooms from @peakflowersbuxton which really brought the vision to life.
Top tier - Vanilla bean sponge with strawberry basil buttercream and strawberry conserve
Middle tier - Signature rich chocolate sponge with chocolate buttercream
Bottom tier - Zesty lemon sponge with juicy lemon buttercream and raspberry conserve
Feedback from A&C - Our wedding cake was beautiful and delicious so happy we found you ❤️
Huge thanks to
📍Venue - @buxtoncrescent
📸 Photography - @gracieweddingphotography
🌸 Flowers - @peakflowersbuxton
If you are looking for a wedding cake please drop me a message and let's talk cake x
#veganweddingcake #veganwedding #derbyshireweddings #yorkshirewedding #sheffieldissuper
A Christmas song made into cupcakes ❤️
These are soya free and made with oat milk so a beautifully delicate sponge in vanilla bean flavour filled with strawberry conserve and covered in vanilla bean buttercream.
Perfect for anyone who needs cake without dairy and egg, the only allergens here are gluten
Customers regularly feedback that people don't believe they're eating a vegan cake, so if you're wanting a allergy friendly cake for a celebration and want guests to have no clue, send me an email via the link and let's see if I can help make your cake concerns a thing of the past
Cupcake cases and legs from @pmecake
#vegancake #allergyfriendly #sheffield
What a journey it's been. My first vegan cake back in 2021 to my most recent creation, choosing a few cakes from back then over the years and up to now was tough, I've made a lot of cakes.
4 years ago I couldn't have imagined being here, as of September I became a baker full time, making cakes for couples special day, being a part of so many milestone celebrations or being the only person that knows the gender of the baby to make a reveal cake, plus a whole heap of other memories I've helped make that bit sweeter. Four years!! It's a real pinch me moment!
The amount of wonderful stories I've been part of because people trusted me to bring their vision to life, that is a dream in itself, beyond thankful for every order that's come my way and the wonderful feedback I get, my customers are the absolute best and it makes my absolute day when you come back again and again.
I once said I wasn't going to make wedding cakes...... Then I absolutely couldn't do wedding fayres....... and there was no way I was good enough to take part in styled photoshoots.... I wonder what's next on the list of things I'll tell myself I can't do and then do anyway....
A big surprise this year was being published in Vegan food & living, quickly followed by rocknroll bride and country weddings, and I've heard there may be another coming next year....
Thank you to all of my lovely customers that have made this journey possible, to my family and friends that have been my taste testers, confidants, cheerleaders, butt-kickers and support crew, and all the wonderful bakers and suppliers I now call friends and love working with!
This dream job wouldn't be possible without your support so thanks for being part of my incredible journey so far.
Let's see what year five brings 😍
🌹As featured in the 100th edition of Your Midlands Wedding! 🌹
We've been featured for a styled shoot conceived and brought to life by by @celebrate_with_elizabeth at the beautiful Bleaklow Farm by @beyond_venues and just look how stunning the overall results are ❤️
The mood board was beautiful but the reality.... Well it's better than I think any of us could imagine.
When I saw the moodboard I had visions of edible flowers and the lovely team at @nurturedinnorfolk really hit the mark and brought my ideas to life, all set against a backdrop of crisp white fondant to really highlight the natural beauty.
All the suppliers brought the vision to life beautifully and could not have wished for a better team. Details below for all the suppliers, please go check out their work
Dress@the_wedding_boutique
Suit@the_suit_lounge
Celebrant @celebrate_with_elizabeth
Venue @beyond_venues
Stylist @bee_sweetoccasions
Hair @occasionhairbyalex
Makeup @lauramills_makeup
Photography @livapaseka
Content @theeditcontent @darlingdaycontent
Garden Games @foreeventhire
Florals @thebrightestbloom
Stationary @happyeverlyafterstationery
Cake @jojosveganbakery
Fine Jewellery @katedawsonjewellery
Hair decor @rwweddings
Cocktails @midbarsol
Models @amber_allenbridal @alexg151
Take a look at the full spread here
https://www.county.wedding/image_upload/flippingbook/YMW100/43/
Throwback to February 2024 when I delivered this cake that H & A designed to @templeof.fun
The family of the nearlyweds who were due to get married, reached out asking if I could help create a small wedding cake, for two weeks later! Up to this point they hadn't planned to have a cake, and with a little help from family and myself we made it happen.
This was completely designed by H&A and the fondant hearts were coloured taupe and burgundy to match their suits, crisp white fondant and gold fondant bow and matching gold pearls and star sprinkles to bring it to life.
A fun and lovely design completely personal to them and I think the cake matched the design perfectly.
The newlyweds were very impressed at how I'd brought their vision to life ❤️
Flavour - vanilla bean sponge filled with vanilla bean buttercream and raspberry conserve covered in white chocolate ganache underneath the fondant.
What would your ideal wedding cake look like?
#customweddingcakes #veganwedding #sheffield #sheffieldissuper #weddingcakedesign
Happiest of birthdays to my first Brabban love, a cheeky little nod to all things 70's as that's when my favourite man was born.
First attempt at a cube cake and inside this retro themed cake is zesty lemon sponge, juicy lemon buttercream and raspberry conserve filling, smothered in white chocolate ganache and fondant.
I can share this as he's not on socials and won't be seeing this until we have dinner at @templeof.fun later
Should I add cube cakes to my menu? What other shape should I try next?
#70sbirthday #veganbirthdaycake #vegansheffield #sheffield
Wedding Taster Boxes next available 3/10/2025.
Your cake is a significant part of your day, the photos of cutting your cake and feeding one another that first bite will be a cherished memory for the rest of your lives, plus a talking point for many of your guests to reminisce over how well it represented you as a couple, how beautiful it was and how delicious your cake was AND they couldn't believe it was vegan!
This is your day and your cake should be as unique as you both are without compromise, no choosing style over substance. What does your dream cake look and taste like? A non traditional theme or colour? I've got you! How are you making your cake your own? I have so many individual and quirky cakes booked in and I love that I can help my couples bring their dream cake to life, please don't settle for a non vegan baker that has one vegan option
While these are advertised as wedding taster boxes they are available to buy if you want a good cake fix
These are £30 and postage if required would be extra
Diary is open for 2028 now due to requests and many bookings for 2026 & 2027 already.
*Order via enquiry form on website in bio*
*Postage is extra & non-refundable
Out of the kitchen until Friday 23rd May, taking our little one on his first airplane trip, he's so excited 😍
Sunshine, swimming and sandcastles - making memories before he starts school in September.
Have a fab week and I'll reply when I'm back x
Today I had the pleasure of being a supplier at the beautiful Ringwood Hall, which was the venue we chose 11+ years ago to get married. Some amazing conversations with couples and plenty of samples eaten, emails will be going out tomorrow and emails from the last week will be caught up on as well.
If you haven't heard from me by 5pm, please check your spam folder and if not received it please email me at hello@jojosveganbakery.co.uk.
Stunning photos of Z & O's wedding cupcakes, I love when my couples say we want a woodland feel, send over a few ideas then I make some suggestions and they handover creative control and let me have fun, along with suggestions for how to dress the display table.
These were my signature chocolate sponge with a hint of mint and chocolate mint buttercream, edible moss and fondant decorations. Unpictured were 40 cookies in 3 flavours. Delivering to the beautiful @foxtailbarnsvenue where the staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Feedback 😍 - they were absolutely divine and looked stunning! Our guests were raving about the cupcakes they were so cleverly made
If you are looking for a wedding cake that will be as unique as you both are as a couple please contact me via link above, I'd love to hear about your ideas x
#veganweddingcake #vegan #veganwedding #woodlandwedding #weddingcake #yorkshirewedding #derbyshireweddings #nottinghamshireweddings #cake #weddingcupcakes #vegancake #thesugarpaste #wedding #sheffield #sheffieldwedding #veganweddings
The amazing team at Kapture shot this today, sooooo much fun 😍
All set up @oecsheffield, come along and say hello, try some samples and secure some special offers
Blue Monday? Not here, love this celestial navy blue wedding cake, three tiers with edible lustre and glitter and fondant accents.
#bluemonday #veganweddingcake #vegan #veganwedding #bluewedding #weddingcake #yorkshirewedding #derbyshireweddings #nottinghamshireweddings #cake #celestialwedding #vegancake #mosserglass #thesugarpaste #wedding #sheffield #sheffieldwedding
Head over to one of my favourite places and meet some amazing suppliers, can't wait to go for the first time as a supplier to my wedding venue 😍
