Graduated from L’Ecole Gregoire Ferrandi, Paris, Stéphanie Vastel began her career in France before moving to New Zealand to get experiences as Chef de Partie in Relais & Chateaux establishments.

She has since held various positions in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in France and Turkey and in Spain as their Head Pastry Chef.

Since 2016 she has been Pastry Chef / Demonstrator for the Sosa Ingredients Company.