My name is Ayazhan or just Aya. I’m a pastry chef and the founder of Patisserie Lala, an online dessert shop that brings a taste of unique, handcrafted pastries to dessert lovers everywhere.

visit my dessert shop here.

The mix of my Kazakh background and American training shapes my unique approach to pastry.

My portfolio showcases not just my baking abilities but also the blend of cultures that inspire my creations, making each treat a tasty story in itself.

Publications

Recipe of a Successful Pastry Shop: a Talented Culinary Expert Ayazhan Kalysbekova Told How She Created Her Life’s Work

Even Gluten-Free Desserts Can Be Tasty: How Talented Pastry Chef Ayazhan Kalysbekova Managed To Create the Perfect Combination of Sweets and Healthy Nutrition

After graduating with a degree in pastry and baking arts, I worked in one of the most famous bakeries in New York City and met a lot of talented chefs.

Over time, I became more and more fascinated with the art and science of cooking, I continued learning about food through additional courses in the midst of opening my bakery in the city.

Certifications

Pastry and Baking Arts Diploma
Institute of Culinary Education - New York

Introduction to Health and Nutrition
Stanford Online University

Gluten-Free Health
Alison Education Program

Memberships

American Culinary Federation Membership

American Management Association Membership

Today, I run my dessert shop, not stopping learning new techniques and skills to excel at culinary arts. I’m also writing a cookbook on my signature recipes, which will be published in the future.