With over 20 years of fine pastry experience, Chef Shannon brings precision and artistry to every creation. Trained at the International Culinary Arts and Science Institute, she honed her craft at bakeries, hotels, and high-end catering kitchens before joining Foodz in 2018.
Artful Layerz is where her true passion lives—transforming wedding cakes into edible art. Her work has graced celebrations at Seattle’s most exclusive venues, from the Museum of History and Industry to Chateau Lill.
Each cake reflects her commitment to craftsmanship, flavor, and design that honors your story.
Artful Layerz is the newest extension of Foodz Catering and the FDZ Hospitality Group, created to bring Chef Shannon’s celebrated wedding-cake craft to a wider Seattle audience. The blend of joy, elegance, and meticulous artistry that defines her work now stands as its own dedicated division.
Our mission is simple: create cakes that feel personal, look unforgettable, and taste exceptional. We believe a wedding cake should be more than a showpiece—it should capture the emotion of the day. We value craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and genuine hospitality. Every cake begins with collaboration, continues with careful execution, and ends with a shared moment between couples and their guests.
Artful Layerz remains deeply connected to the Foodz and FDZ Hospitality family. We carry forward three decades of commitment to quality, creativity, and elevated guest experience, whether your celebration is at the Four Seasons or one of our many partner venues. This division allows us to spotlight a specialty that has always lived within our kitchens and now deserves its own stage. With every cake, we aim to honor the love story behind it—layer by layer.
What Drives Us
We approach every cake as a blank canvas, combining classical technique with innovative design to create edible masterpieces that captivate and inspire.
From imported French butter to organic vanilla from Madagascar, we source only the finest ingredients and refuse to compromise on quality or craftsmanship.
Every couple receives our complete attention. We listen deeply, collaborate closely, and ensure your cake is a true reflection of your vision and story.
Our Team
The Artful Layerz Difference
Our team brings classical French technique and Michelin-level precision to every creation.
Imported butter, organic vanilla, Belgian chocolate—we never compromise on quality.
No templates. No shortcuts. Every design is created specifically for you and your celebration.
Enjoy a personalized tasting session featuring our signature flavors and seasonal specialties.
From first consultation to final installation, we handle every detail with care and professionalism.
30 years of culinary excellence and trusted event coordination supports everything we do.
Recognition
10x Winner - Best Catered Event
2008, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019-2024
Best Catered Event
2023, 2024 (x3), 2025
5x Winner
2011, 2015, 2019, 2023 (x2)
Dual Victories
2017, 2019
Celebrated for Excellence in Festivals, Corporate, Non-Profit, and Public Events
2010-2015
Dual Victories
2015, 2016
Best Caterer
2025
Featured Creations
Backed by Excellence
Artful Layerz is the cake artistry division of FDZ Hospitality Group, a Seattle institution with three decades of excellence in crafting unforgettable celebrations.
Our cakes are backed by the same commitment to quality, creativity, and precision that has made Foodz Catering a trusted name in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the FDZ Hospitality Group, we bring world-class catering, exquisite cake design, and thoughtful event coordination—all under one roof.
Part of FDZ Hospitality Group
Begin your journey with a private consultation. Share your vision, and we'll create something extraordinary together.
CEO & CULINARY DIRECTOR
I was born with hospitality in my bones. As a child, I loved making guests feel special—earning the nickname “the hostess with the mostest.” My mother couldn’t cook, but as a portrait artist, she taught me that creativity could take any form. Through her artistry, I learned that food—and especially cake—can be art.
After studying small business management and fulfilling my dream of attending Le Cordon Bleu, I spent seven years exploring thirty-three countries, discovering flavors and inspiration along the way. Those experiences led me to launch Foodz Catering in 1997, where for twenty-eight years our team has crafted extraordinary culinary experiences and unforgettable events.
Now, with that same spirit, we’ve expanded into a new chapter with Artful Layerz—our cake division dedicated to wedding cake artistry. After decades of crafting extraordinary celebrations through Foodz, we wanted to bring that same dedication to artistry and flavor to Seattle’s wedding community. Artful Layerz is where our passion for design, flavor, and craftsmanship meets the beauty of celebration—one exquisite layer at a time.
Pastry Chef
I started baking at a young age with my Grandmother, whom I called Nanny Peggy. She had worked at a bakery in Liverpool (Yes, in England) before moving to Ohio. (The Ford Motor Company recruited My Grandad). Every year, growing up, we would make hundreds of Battenberg cakes (the famous British cake) for friends and family at Christmas. The experience of bringing joy through these delicious cakes inspired my lifelong passion for baking.
My “official” pastry journey, however, began at the International Culinary Arts and Science Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. There, I gained both practical and technical knowledge in making pastries and desserts. It was then that I realized cake decorating was my true passion.
Over the past 20 years, my pastry journey has taken me to various locations, including small bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering establishments. After joining Foodz Catering in 2018, I am thrilled to be leading the company in this new direction. Artful Layerz is where I have found my true passion—the art of cake design. Creating a truly exceptional piece of art that balances delicious flavors is both my joy and my gift to you for your most important day.
“A beautiful cake doesn’t mark a moment; it helps make it unforgettable.”
Sales & Events Director + Day Of Coordinator + Officiant
Davi has spent more than 20 years orchestrating unforgettable celebrations packed with personality, imagination and creativity. With a life-long passion for planning events and abackground in fashion and interior design, she keeps a close eye on the latest trends in style, art, food and entertainment to provide a wealth of creative ideas and inspiration to her clients.
In addition to her role as Director of Sales and Events, for FDZ Hospitality Group; Foodz Catering and Artful Layerz, Davi is a certified officiant, Day of Coordinator and Corporate Event Planner and loves working with her clients to bring their wishes and dreams to fruition.
Sales + Events Coordinator
As a Sales and Event Coordinator and a lifelong member of the Foodz family I bring clients the advantage of a lifetime spent in catering and over a decade of professional experience across almost every aspect of catering. Having worked nearly every position in the company, I approach sales with a holistic understanding of what makes an event successful from start to finish. I love building relationships, translating clients’ ideas into fully realized experiences, and honoring the special moments they trust us to help create.
Sales Coordinator
Daisy brings warmth and expertise to every client interaction, backed by years of experience in the events industry through lighting, AV, and her background in theatre. Her work in design and stage management has given her a keen understanding of what goes into creating unforgettable celebrations, and she loves connecting with couples, especially as she plans her own wedding. When she’s not helping clients bring their visions to life, she’s at home snuggling her corgi, Toast, or her cat, Milo.
