Sisko Chocolate is the story of following inspiration wherever it leads, from the caramel apples and food culture of California wine country, to the first chocolate sculptures in Hawthorn, and now to the vibrant regional towns of Kyneton and Trentham.
At every stage, my passion for creativity, community, and craft has grown stronger. Today, Sisko Chocolate is both a celebration of fine chocolate and a reflection of the places that have shaped me.
Between 2001 and 2007, I lived in California, a time filled with study, creativity and discovery. Among photography, pottery, interior design and culinary arts, it was one simple indulgence that changed everything for me: the caramel apple. A soft caramel coated apple rolled in nuts and drizzled in chocolate.
What began as a sweet treat I fell in love with soon became the spark for my chocolate journey. I immersed myself in all things chocolate, experimenting endlessly, volunteering, creating orb-shaped chocolates, and hosting tasting sessions where I refined recipes and learned the art of balance and flavour.
Those years in California ignited a passion that has guided me ever since.
When I returned to Melbourne, I joined a chocolate school and assisted in preparations for the World Chocolate Masters. Being so close to that level of artistry sparked a desire in me to make sculptural chocolate works accessible to the public.
I began creating chocolate sculptures, blending my background in floristry and event styling with the medium of chocolate. The pieces quickly drew attention, and created a focal point at special occasions.
That moment gave me the confidence to take the next step. Opening my first studio in 2009 in Hawthorn marked the true beginning of Sisko Chocolate, a place where handcrafted art and sculptural chocolate became my signature.
Drawn to the beauty and slower pace of the Macedon Ranges, I opened Sisko Chocolate Kyneton. Located on Mollison Street, the store combines our artisan chocolate with curated homewares, offering something both indulgent and welcoming. Kyneton quickly became a place to connect with locals and visitors alike, where chocolate and lifestyle met in a way that felt true to who I am.
In 2025, I brought my chocolate kitchen from Melbourne to Trentham to create Sisko Chocolate Studio — our flagship home and creative headquarters.
Tucked down a laneway in the heart of Hepburn Shire, the studio is more than a shop. It’s a light-filled space where you can pause and breathe in the aroma of chocolate, watch our artisan chocolatiers at work, enjoy indulgent drinks and creations, take part in immersive workshops, and explore a selection of curated homewares.
It is a place where food, creativity and community thrive together — and where the spirit of Sisko Chocolate truly comes to life.
Sisko Chocolate Trentham
