Aoife Noonan

Aoife Noonan is an accomplished Irish chef known for her innovative approach to patisserie, blending French elegance with Japanese-inspired flavors. She is the head chef of Dear Florence, a unique patisserie in Sydney, where she creates exquisite cakes and tarts that prioritize flavor and artistic presentation. Noonan's culinary journey includes prestigious roles, such as head pastry chef at Aria and at the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud in Ireland, and her training in both Japan and at Valrhona L’Ecole du Chocolat in Paris. At Dear Florence, each dessert is crafted with meticulous attention to flavor, texture, and seasonal inspiration, reflecting her belief that patisserie combines technical precision with creative playfulness.