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The franchise plans to expand its culinary offerings with indoor private catering.
“I believe many people want to entertain in their homes again. During Covid-19 people realised that they could cook themselves but needed a little bit of help so they would order dessert from us. In-house catering is controlled because we are giving the best that will go on dinner party tables,” he says.
The Just Teddy Hyde Park private dining space is adjacent to the test kitchen. The Alice in Wonderland space in the middle of the mall had muted minty botanical wallpaper and low-hanging fringed lighting fixtures finished with luxe textures and touches.
Last Thursday, Just Teddy was the meeting place for the Sunday Times 2025 A-listers luncheon. The eclectic mix of high-profile stars making the list range from top players in entertainment to fashion, arts, digital and business as hand-picked by social columnist Craig Jacobs.
With bubbles in hand, guests were treated to an exquisite intimate luncheon. Entrées with “Fancy Street Food” themes were served before we tucked into the delicious mains of grilled fillet, chicken schnitzel, grilled hake and pomodoro served with tagliatelle pasta.
“The lunch is all about introducing and reminding people who are relevant in society. When we started, in 2018, we went to the top with captains of industry; famous artist Nelson Makamo, former beauty queen and entrepreneur Basetsana Kumalo and media personality Lerato Kganyago are former A-listers,” says Jacobs.
Below are Just Teddy's 2025 hottest baking trends:
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Almond Petit Fours
“The first of the two bakes is the Almond Petit Fours – almond-based marzipan dipped in several flavours. God, forbid we run out petit fours,” he says amused.
Persian Love Cake
“Our signature bake is pistachio Persian love cake. Made with pistachio sponge, rose water, cardamom, pistachio nuts and rose petals. Finished off with a pomegranate drizzle, slivered pistachio, editable rose petals and gold leaf,” says the 52-year-old self-taught baker and entrepreneur.
Macarons
Macarons are the top choice for functions, special occasions and gifting. The melt-in-the-mouth French confection can be customised with signature golden iridescent edible paint and personalised branding. “People go gaga for macaroons,” says Zaki as we laugh.
Chocolate tart
“For pure chocolate indulgence, the chocolate tart is made of sweet pastry with cocoa base, 70% dark Lindt chocolate ganache and finished off with a whipped chocolate ganache – chocolate heaven,” he says.
High tea stand
The sweet and salty creation with a pretzel gently edges out the last treat positioned at the bottom of the authentic high-tea stand.
“It is made with a chocolate base and cheesecake filling to cut the sweetness, caramel, popcorn and pretzel for a salted finish. I don’t think you can go wrong,” he says.
Facts box – Sunday Times 2025 A-listers
- Denetric Malope
- Makoma Mohale
- Kuhle Adams
- Prev Reddy
- Khanyisile Mbongwa
- Lala Tuku
- Lichi Pan
- Mihlali “K.Keed” Koyana
- Nitsa Comninos-Rose
Model Denetric Malope who was announced as an A Lister You Need to Know at the luncheon held at Just Teddy in Hyde Park Corner shopping centre.
Li Chi Pan and Emmanuel Tjiya at the A Lister You Need to Know at the luncheon held at Just Teddy in Hyde Park Corner shopping centre.
Comedian and actor Prev Reddy was announced as an A Lister You Need to Know at the luncheon held at Just Teddy in Hyde Park Corner shopping centre.
Actor and comedian Prev Reddy and rapper K Keed at the Sunday Times 2025 A- Listers You Need To Know lunch at Hyde Park.
TV presenter Kuhle Adams and art curator Khanyisile Mbongwa who was announced as an A Lister You Need to Know at the luncheon held at Just Teddy in Hyde Park Corner shopping centre.
Model Denetric Malope at the Sunday Times 2025 A- Listers You Need To Know lunch at Hyde Park.
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