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Lunch at Tokara
Wednesday morning I drove through to Stellenbosch to visit my friend Kara, owner and head chef of “Delicatessen” at Tokara Wine Estate. We studied together at chef school a couple of years ago, and it was great meeting up with her to see what she has been getting up to! Her Deli looks amazing- beautiful [...]
My Wedding Day Shoot October 2010 ~Vintage going on 2020
My Wedding Day Shoot for Issue Number 6, was Styled and Co-ordinated by Karla Oettler from Absolute Weddings. Toast featured as the creator of some of the decor props, as well as stationery items. Absolute Vintage Going On 2020 had a freshly inspired take on classic ideas, and resulted in a sleek shoot with tremendous [...]
Kamers Vol Geskenke!
Today I drove to Lourensford Wine Estate where Kamers vol geskenke holds their annual festival. For those who are new to this brilliant concept, please read the write-up of Kamers on their website – I quote a description directly: Kamersvol Geskenke is a five day long inspirational and extraordinary happening of exclusive, hand made products, [...]
Post Cards
Postcards are a huge trend at the moment. Recently we have used them for a great deal of branding, with maps on the back of the card, with vouchers that tear off, or even containing client reviews {wish you were here!}. They can either be special gifts that can be customized with any design, photo [...]
Packaging
Designer food packaging is not only about practicality, storage and functionality, but also about originality and brand impact. Clients should be impressed with your food products, but packaging is what will sell at face value. Packaging includes your labeling and point of sale display.
Menu’s
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Chocolates & Truffles
Chocolates are perfect as packaged gift favours for weddings, events or corporate functions. We customize wrappers for mini slabs as sweet treats for your office display for clients: using your corporate colours to create brand awareness!Truffles can be provided in shell shapes for a beach wedding, heart shapes, mint or chocolate chilli flavours…
Lasercut cupcake wrappers
Cupcake wrappers can be cut into any pattern to create beautiful lace effects. These wrappers are available in any colour to match your theme! We also source cupcakes in several flavours: vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake or pecan and carrot… these may also be decorated to suit your style.
Pasella Interview
Toast recently featured on Pasella! We did the Stationery for Just Jack’s table, themed ” Shabby Chic”. We used botanical images in pinks and yellows, an appropriately fresh and bright spring palette. The menu’s concept was to use an envelope that contained a card with the menu, as well as wooden engraved balsam cutlery. Please [...]
Custom Illustration
Toast offers a a special customization service whereby an artwork can be made according to your specifications. We often create presentation boards for other companies in order to make you look professional when it comes to that important impression at a meeting. This artwork can be used for a multitude of purposes, such as a [...]
