Latorta

Latorta is a specialist cake-decorating, baking and chocolate-supplies shop in the Niche Markets Wing of Fyshwick Fresh Food Markets. Its range covers everyday essentials such as fondant, cake boxes and boards, along with decorating tools, equipment and more unusual products for creating detailed cakes and other edible projects. The store also operates online, with free in-store pick-up available seven days a week.

The shop is designed for a broad range of customers, from home bakers and beginners to professional cake decorators. Beyond selling supplies, Latorta offers advice in person, by phone, email and social media. The website says its staff are decorators themselves and enjoy sharing practical tips and techniques, making the store a useful stop for someone working through a first decorating project as well as for an experienced baker looking for a particular tool, colour or finishing product.

Latorta also runs a Cooking Academy offering cake-decorating tuition. While the supplied information does not list individual class dates or formats, it describes the academy as focused on professional instruction, attention to detail and recognised cake-making practices. The website also provides recipes and guides covering tasks such as using alphabet fondant cutters, preparing a cake tin and covering a cake in fondant, giving customers ways to continue learning at home.

The store describes itself as a boutique concept shop with a carefully selected range, including cake toppers, cupcake cases, candles, chocolate moulds and melts, colouring products, lustre dusts and artificial floristry. Its online catalogue includes themed and licensed decorating products, as well as supplies for celebrations and seasonal occasions. That makes Latorta relevant for people planning a birthday or special event, alongside regular bakers stocking up on basics.

Located at 36 Mildura Street, Fyshwick, the Canberra store is open seven days according to the website. Latorta says it was recognised as Australia’s Best Small Retailer at Cake International Australia in 2021, and was a finalist in further retail and industry awards in 2022. It is a practical destination for solo shoppers seeking advice, families and home bakers exploring decorating together, or professionals wanting a dedicated local supplier.