Lungi Mhlanga
BORN ORIGINAL
Lungi Mhlanga transitioned from a makeup artist to one of London’s leading pastry makers. Her ‘Treats Club’ in London, renowned for its freshly fried doughnuts, flourishes with locations in Hackney and Soho, bolstered by a strategic appearance on Channel 4's "Sunday Brunch." As an advocate for a positive workplace, particularly for women, she emphasizes creativity and learning in her bakery. Her life motto, "If I want to do something, I stick with it and do it," encapsulates her journey from dreamer to recognized pastry chef and entrepreneur.
823
LUNGI’S FAVOURITE CHOCOLATE
‘Callebaut has been my go-to chocolate ever since I started the business. It simply elevates what we do. It’s made to perform. It never lets me down. The Callets are super handy to work with when I make a ganache, they melt easily… My customer can tell the difference. My absolute favourite chocolate is the 823. I often find myself eating it straight from the bag.’
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BORN BELIEVER – DREAM ACHIEVERLUNGI MHLANGA
‘Oh my god! Chocolate! We use chocolate every single day. My doughnuts and chocolate make a perfect match. Apart from the hot doughnuts, we also have a menu with more creative doughnuts. Many of them are filled with a variety of ganaches, glazed with chocolate or sprinkled with crispy chocolate bits. Chocolate really allows me to be creative.’
