Hey, I’m Rhi, the cake artist behind The Mess.

And like most good things, it started in my Nunna Carmena’s kitchen when I was 14. Baking beside her, I learned that food is never just food, it’s how people gather, celebrate, and remember a moment.

Before The Mess, I spent years working in events, backstage and behind the scenes, obsessing over details and what makes an experience feel truly seamless. That world shaped everything I do now.

Cakes became the way I brought all of that together.

As a coeliac, I also saw firsthand how often gluten-free cakes were treated like an afterthought, dry, uninspired, and disconnected from the celebration they were meant to be part of. So I decided to do it differently.

At The Mess, every cake is gluten-free by design, never a compromise, with vegan options available too.

My style leans modern, romantic, a little unexpected, sculptural buttercream, thoughtful flavour pairings, and cakes that feel like part of the tablescape, not just dessert.

These days, I create cakes for weddings, long-table dinners, and milestone celebrations across Melbourne. Each one is designed from scratch to reflect the people it’s made for.

If you’re looking for something beautiful, personal and genuinely delicious, you’re in the right place.