About Us

Teacup is the dream of two passionate foodies Paula and Scott Thomas. They both have extensive experience in the food industry and see the constant changes in trends and how these can affect our health and our lives.

Paula Thomas, Pastry chef and Cake designer, originally form Colombia has a Business degree from her home country and a culinary degree from The Art Institute of Colorado. She has studied under some of the best in the field, Ewald Notter from the Notter School of Pastry Arts in Orlando-Florida, Colette Peters of Colette’s Cakes in New York City, and Ron Ben-Israel, named the best wedding cake designer in the country.

Her past work experience includes holding the Pastry chef position at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and pastry assistant for Kevin Taylor’s Restaurant group.

Paula has a great passion for good food and healthy living and applies that when choosing the best for her customers. She strives to help others understand the importance of eating right and choosing food wisely.
She teaches classes for Share our Strength for families in risk of malnutrition, and is an active member of the Slow Foods Movement of America. 

Paula won first place in the Sweet time of the Rockies cake competition in the Professional division for her “Black and White” wedding cake, in February of 2008 at the Home and Garden Show, and second place for the “Ocean Theme” piece.

Scott Thomas has a degree in Criminal Justice with emphasis in Juvenile correction. Helping others is in Scott’s nature, something that has helped him in his career in the Hospitality industry. He has worked in restaurants his whole life starting with his family's Italian restaurant back in his home town in Massachusetts. Scott worked his way up to becoming a Sommelier at Del Frisco’s Steak house, acquiring experience as a part of the management team in one of the best steak houses in the state. Scott is also a Certified Specialist of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators (www.societyofwineeducators.org) and a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers. (www.mastersommeliers.org)

Together they are inspired to turn pastries into a healthier indulgence and teaching others to appreciate the difference in naturally produced foods.

www.notterschool.com
www.colettepeters.com
www.weddingcakes.com