Suzanne Thorp
Made To Matter
Over a thirty-year career spanning more than 25,000 bespoke commissions, Suzanne Thorp has established herself as one of the UK’s defining sugar artists—specialising in modern royal icing, classical piping, and lifelike sugar floristry.
From her studio in Uppermill, nestled in the Saddleworth hills just outside Manchester, Suzanne bridges the regional heritage of British sugarcraft with a contemporary, design-led aesthetic. Her work celebrates restraint, architectural proportion, and the quiet beauty of hand-piped detail.
Lineage & Authority
Supported by an intimate team of dedicated craftspeople, Suzanne’s contribution to the craft extends across luxury commissions, international adjudication, and global education:
International Competition Judge: Adjudicating at Cake International, setting the technical benchmark for sugarcraft worldwide.
Industry Leadership: Senior Ambassador for historic ingredients brand Renshaw.
Television & Media: Featured artist across four series of Channel 4’s Extreme Cake Makers (streaming on Amazon Prime).
High-Discretion Commissions: Preferred cake artist for the UK’s most prestigious venues, trusted by top event planners, cultural figures, and private clients nationwide.
Global Educator: Founder of the upcoming Royal Icing Mastery Programme—a comprehensive online academy aiming to deliver classical sugarcraft education to professionals and dedicated artists around the world.
The Studio Philosophy
Grounded in a belief that true luxury lies in intentionality and craft, Suzanne’s philosophy is simple: Made to Matter.
Whether creating a multi-tiered architectural wedding cake or guiding an international cohort through advanced pressure piping, every technique is approached with deep respect for provenance, practice, and precision. When you commission a work or take a course with Suzanne, you are In Good Hands.