Ron Ben-Israel

As chef-owner of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, one of the world’s finest couture cake studios, Ron and his accomplished team have made cakes that have been hand-delivered to destinations throughout the continental U.S. and abroad. Ron started his confectionery adventures after a 15-year career as a professional modern dancer. Upon retiring from performing with companies spanning three continents, he incorporated his art training, military background and ballet regime into the discipline of pastry arts. Ron’s cakes were discovered by Martha Stewart while on display in the windows of Mikimoto on Fifth Avenue. In 1999 he established his flagship design studio and bakery in Manhattan’s fashionable SoHo neighborhood. Ron is the only guest master pastry chef-instructor at the International Culinary Center in New York City and has been awarded prestigious gold medals for his confectionery achievements. He has been the sole host and judge of the three seasons of the hit Food Network show “Sweet Genius”, and is sought after as a teacher and a lecturer both domestically and internationally.