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Sweet Heart Cakes, VIC

About the Business

Sweet Heart Cakes is a dessert café in Victoria, described by owner John Vozvotekas as a “sweet treats boutique.” Since opening in February 2022, the ovens have been busy producing a wide assortment of cakes, pastries, biscuits and traditional Greek sweets, all made fresh on site.

 

Sweet Heart Cakes is John’s fourth hospitality venture. As the owner and operator of two cafés and a restaurant, he has extensive experience in venue setup, equipment selection and day-to-day operations, as well as a clear understanding of what works in a busy commercial environment.

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Challenge

For this fit-out John wanted to streamline his operations by sourcing all refrigeration from a single, dependable brand that could offer consistent support if required.

 

The shop required a full front- and back-of-house setup, including food displays, storage fridges, freezers and an ice machine, all suitable for heavy commercial use and capable of handling constant demand without complication.

 

The chef also had a special request: the equipment needed to be simple and intuitive -something he could “set and forget” during busy periods.

Solution

John opted to work with Carlyle Engineering to manage the fit-out, who recommended Bromic Refrigeration. Based on Sweet Heart Cake’s needs, the following units were supplied:

UC1300SD-NR – Upright Storage Fridge

A stainless-steel exterior, insulated self-closing doors and fan-forced cooling ensures this heavy-duty storage fridge maintains stable temperatures, protecting food safety all day long.

 

UF1300SDF-NR – Upright Storage Freezer

With 1300L of storage capacity each, the double-door freezers provide enough room to support Sweet Heart Cake’s high-volume production and storage.

 

UBC0140GD-NRUnder Counter Display Fridge

A conveniently compact unit featuring a double-glazed glass door making it useful for staff to store quick-access items like milk and juice, keeping them visible for easy restocking.

 

UBC1360SD-NR Under Counter Storage Fridge

The double-door under-bench fridge also functions as a handy additional workspace. Its stainless-steel construction reduces heat transfer, making it suitable for storing ingredients like dairy, meat and fresh produce.

 

FD4T1200A – Cold Food Display Cabinet

This spacious display cabinet features full glass panels, LED lighting and adjustable shelving allowing Sweet Heart Cakes to present a wide variety of desserts at their best, regardless of shape or size.

 

IM0034HSCIce Machine

A compact, self-contained ice machine producing premium hollow ice cubes for drinks. It can produce up to 32kg of ice per day with built-in storage for up to 10kg.

 

UF0374S-NRDisplay Freezer

A slimline display freezer for keeping up to seven shelves of cakes and desserts visible to customers while maintaining consistent low temperatures to ensure freshness.

 

This refrigeration setup combination supports Sweet Heart Cakes’ production while also being easy to operate – allowing the team to focus on what they do best: creating beautiful, delicious desserts.

 

For my new café, I was looking for a refrigeration brand that could accommodate all my needs back and front of the house. I wanted durable, heavy-duty products that we could simply set and forget. And I chose Bromic.

– John Vozvotekas, Owner/Operator