About Sonya

Hello, my name is Sonya Sammut.

I have been a Pastry Chef for over 20 years and a former owner of Sachère Desserts, a shop that made its mark on the sweet landscape of Montreal with its buttercream-free tiered cakes and bold ice cream flavors.

Today, I dedicate my expertise to creating custom desserts and culinary pop-ups across Montreal, in collaboration with other nomadic and creative entrepreneurs who share a free and artisanal vision of gastronomy. Through these projects, I develop cakes and desserts designed specifically, prioritizing meeting, exchanging, and experimenting.

I am often asked why my desserts are so influenced by Japanese culture. It is because I grew up in a karate dojo that my parents founded, where I practiced the Shito-ryu style (糸東流) until the age of 14. This world has profoundly shaped my vision of rigor, aesthetics, and balance — values that I now convey through my creations.

A proud Montrealer for the past 25 years, I have always wanted to create desserts that have character, color, and that speak to everyone. I enjoy working with different textures, playing with flavors, and offering gluten-free or vegan versions when it makes sense. My approach is simple: share what I love, pass on what I have learned, and continue to push the boundaries of what pastry can be.