Baker X @ Orchard Central

Baker X @ Orchard Central is a project to give budding home-baking entrepreneurs the opportunity to trial with a physical outlet and scale their business.
Through this initiative, Far East Organization aims to encourage the entry of new brands and enhance the business ecosystem in Singapore by providing customers with more choices and encouraging greater diversity.
Bakers work in a fully equipped baking studio and café, a physical space provided to them at no cost, over a period of 2 to 6 weeks to bake and sell. The cafe also houses social enterprise, Tea Ideas, which opens daily.
Our next baker is is Cassia Canelés, operating from 11 December 2024 to 5 February 2024. We spoke to founder, Cheryll, to find out more about her journey.
Cassia Canelés
Cheryll, the founder of Cassia Canelés, was born in Singapore and raised in Jakarta, Singapore, and the United States. While pursuing a degree in Finance, she developed a passion for baking, spending countless hours experimenting with recipes. After working corporate jobs in Silicon Valley, Cheryll made the bold decision to follow her heart and pursue her passion full-time.
Established in 2019, Cassia Canelés specialises in crafting the iconic Bordeaux delicacy, the canelé. Their canelés are celebrated for their unique texture, featuring a crisp, caramelized exterior and a soft, custardy interior. In addition to their signature canelés, they also offer financiers, delicate French almond cakes.From Jakarta to Singapore, Cassia Canelés has cultivated a loyal following, not through grand gestures but through the warmth of their offerings and personalized service. Their canelés are not only a delightful treat for oneself but also perfect for gifting. Over the years, they have catered to esteemed clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Franck Muller, and LVMH, solidifying their reputation for quality and craftsmanship.
Cassia Canelés will be offering their signature and exclusive canelés in Christmas and Chinese New Year options!
The Xmas Gift Box (9 pieces) will be available from 11 Dec 2024 to 5 Jan 2025. Choose from Original, Hot Cocoa, Speculoos, Red Velvet, Hojicha, Matcha, Ispahan, Pistachio, Churros, Peppermint Mocha, Strawberries & Cream or S’mores!
The CNY Dimsum Gift Box (8 pieces) will be available from 2 Jan to 5 Feb 2025. Choose from Lemon Curd, Orh Nee, Goma, Pandan Kaya, Charcoal Salted Egg, Pineapple Tart, Mandarin Elderflower, Ube or Lychee Martini!
Large Canelés will come in boxes of 4 or 6, while Petite Canelés will be available in boxes of 8.
Head down to Baker X @ Orchard Central #04-29 today! Remember to scan your receipts and earn 2X SFE$ at Baker X*.
Interested to join as a baker and be part of Baker X?
Baker X is currently fully lined-up for 2024. Stay tuned to this space for updates. Register your interest here.
*Terms and conditions apply. Find out more here.
Find out more about our past bakers below.
Pastories
Hone Bakes
Pastry Haven by Helen
Love for Wagashi
YouKneadCakes
N’atisserie
Happy Low Carb Time
Tons Of Crumbs
Twice Young
The Good Cupcakes Company
Tarts by Lin
Microgram
Bakes By Ben
Marymount Bakehouse
Flash Bakes
Chocolate Anatomy
Cherbax Tartyy
Chocolatea
Pomedochi
Simply Chilli
Dilutedcoke
Guilt Free Food
Supply Meet Dough
Joobakes

Arc-en-ciel

Frosted by Fang

Chatsworth

Egg Sugar Butter

SimplyBakez

Flourcrafts

Ree and Mummy

Mon Cerise Patisserie

Browned Butter Bakehouse

White's Bakery