Meet the Team
Bluebells Cakery is powered by a team passionate about crafting cakes. Working from Kingsland, we blend creativity and craft to deliver fresh, hand-finished cakes for birthdays, celebrations, and occasions across the Auckland region.
Karla Goodwin
Founder/Co-Owner
From staring Bluebells out of her parent’s kitchen and weekend markets over 13 years ago Karla has built and grown Bluebells to the household name you all know and love!
When she's not in one of our cafes you will find Karla spending time with her family - Ryan, Bailey, Stevie and Coco.
Ryan Sharma
Co-Owner
The numbers guy! When he’s not in one of our cafes fixing a broken door or making new signs, he loves to tinker away on projects at home, enjoys playing golf and teaching the kids how to play tennis.
Clair Small
Head of Production
Our production lead and head of all things baked goods is a gem amongst our team! Someone who never thought she would become a baker is now a lover of all things sweet.
Clair loves to create new products for everyone to enjoy.Outside of work you will find Clair spending time with her husband and daughter, watching movies or enjoying a coffee.
Emma Jarvis
Head of Operations
Emma is our Head of Operations and the driving force behind keeping everything at Bluebells running seamlessly.
With a sharp eye for systems, processes, and people, she oversees the day-to-day operations across the business, ensuring every moving part works together efficiently.
Anna Joseph
Head of cake decorating
Anna is our Head of Cake Decorating and the creative force behind some of our most loved and recognisable cakes.
With an incredible eye for detail and a true passion for her craft, she leads our decorating team with both skill and artistry. From show-stopping celebration cakes to beautifully finished everyday favourites, Anna ensures every cake leaving our kitchen meets the highest standard.
Gurjit Dhawan
Head of Retail
As our Head of Retail, Gurjit is the engine room behind our cafés running smoothly day in and day out.
With a passion for hospitality and an incredible eye for detail, Gurjit works closely with our café teams to ensure every customer experience reflects the warmth, quality, and consistency we’re known for.
Aisne Hardy
Social Media Whizz
You’ll rarely ever find Aisne
without a camera, mic and tripod in hand — whether it’s filming our beautiful product or
capturing our talented decorators and wider team hard at work.
From cupcake
swirls to custom cakes fresh out of the oven, Aisne is always there catching
every delicious moment to help bring the magic of Bluebells online.