Ever wondered where Brunetti’ Classicos cakes come from? Or asked yourself, “Is Brunetti Classico handmade?” This Christmas, we’re giving you a peek behind the scenes of our Carlton kitchen — a place that transforms into a real-life Santa’s workshop during the festive season.

A Christmas Workshop in the Heart of Carlton

From the moment you walk down Lygon Street, you can almost smell the Christmas spirit in the air — rich chocolate, roasted nuts, and the sweet aroma of freshly baked gingerbread drifting from our kitchen. Inside, our team of pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and bakers are hard at work, crafting every Christmas treat by hand, right here in Carlton.

The energy is electric. Mixing bowls line the benches, piping bags are filled with ganache and chantilly cream, and trays of cakes wait to be glazed, decorated and boxed for delivery. It’s our very own version of Santa’s workshop — only instead of toys, we’re making edible joy.

Handmade with Love (and a Little Bit of Magic)

If you’ve ever wondered whether Brunetti Classico cakes are handmade, the answer is yes — absolutely. Every cake, pastry, biscuit and festive creation begins in our Carlton kitchen, crafted by skilled pastry chefs using traditional Italian techniques.

From the delicate layers of our Yule Logs and Celebration Cakes, to the handmade Pastiera by Giorgio Angele, each product is the result of hours of care and precision. Our team rolls, whips, fills and decorates every dessert by hand — no shortcuts, no machines replacing craftsmanship.

Tradition Meets Creativity

At Brunetti Classico, Christmas isn’t just a season — it’s a creative journey. Weeks of planning go into designing our festive range, balancing traditional Italian flavours with contemporary flair. Our pastry chefs test recipes, perfect finishes and add those magical final touches — from shimmering chocolate velvet sprays to festive reindeer decor.

It’s a process filled with laughter, music, and the occasional dusting of icing sugar in unexpected places. Every detail matters, because we know our customers expect the same quality and beauty that Brunetti Classico has been known for across generations.

Made in Melbourne, Shared with Love

While our roots are deeply Italian, our heart is proudly Melbourne. All of our cakes, pastries and Christmas creations are made right here in our Carlton kitchen, before being shared across our Brunetti Classico locations in Carlton, Moonee Ponds, Coburg and Melbourne Airport.

So next time you bite into a slice of our Chocolate Yule Log, or unwrap a traditional Roman Pangiallo, you’ll know exactly where Brunetti Classico’s cakes come from — a little workshop in Carlton, filled with passion, creativity and a sprinkle of Christmas magic.

Celebrate Christmas the Brunetti Classico Way

Our full Christmas range — including Yule Logs, Celebration Cakes, Panettone, Pandoro and more — is available now in-store and online. Each piece is handmade, locally crafted, and ready to make your celebrations truly special.

Discover the magic behind the scenes at Brunetti Classico — where every Christmas creation is made with heart, right here in Carlton.