Vinesh Johny
Co-founder & Executive Pastry Chef
About Lavonne
Founded in 2012, Lavonne is India's leading pastry arts academy - combining rigorous training, world-class facilities, and a community built around craft.
Foundation & ethos
The values, vision, and philosophy that shape Lavonne's approach to pastry education.
Our Vision & Philosophy
To deliver world-class pastry education and establish patisserie as a respected, well-structured career in India.
Our Mission
To nurture skilled professionals in patisserie and boulangerie who value excellence, innovation and sustainability
Our Approach
Industry-focused, hands-on training that nurtures creativity, craftsmanship, and real-world culinary expertise.
Our Team
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Dr. Avin Thaliath
Co-founder & Director of Academics
Joonie Tan
Executive Pastry Artist & Instructor
Our Campus & Facilities
The Lavonne campus features modern kitchens, specialised baking labs, and industry-grade facilities designed for hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world experience.
Read moreAwards & Recognition
JBR Harvard accreditation, 2023
ISO 9001 accreditation
Certified COE (centre of excellence), 2019 -2023
Awarded by THSC
WorldSkills, 2022
Excellence in bakery
WorldSkills, 2022
Silver in patisserie
WorldSkills, 2019
Bakery expert award
WorldSkills, 2019
Patisserie expert award
WorldSkills, 2019
Bakery excellence medal
WorldSkills, 2018
Bakery expert recognition
WorldSkills, 2018
Patisserie expert recognition
India skills competition
Karnataka skill appreciation
Ministry of skills & entrepreneurship, 2019
Prashashti Patra award
Ministry of skills & entrepreneurship, 2019
Stuti Patra award
India education award, 2019
India’s best pastry academy
JBR Harvard accreditation, 2023
ISO 9001 accreditation
Certified COE (centre of excellence), 2019 -2023
Awarded by THSC
WorldSkills, 2022
Excellence in bakery
WorldSkills, 2022
Silver in patisserie
WorldSkills, 2019
Bakery expert award
WorldSkills, 2019
Patisserie expert award
WorldSkills, 2019
Bakery excellence medal
WorldSkills, 2018
Bakery expert recognition
WorldSkills, 2018
Patisserie expert recognition
India skills competition
Karnataka skill appreciation
Ministry of skills & entrepreneurship, 2019
Prashashti Patra award
Ministry of skills & entrepreneurship, 2019
Stuti Patra award
India education award, 2019
India’s best pastry academy
Industry & Academic Partnerships
Education Partners
Global academic collaborations supporting excellence in pastry and baking education.
City & Guilds – Global leaders in technical education
Nationwide leaders in skill development
Global hospitality leaders in culinary education
Advancing tourism and hospitality development
Kitchen Partners
Collaborating with globally renowned organisations supporting excellence.
Importers of premium gourmet ingredients
Producers of premium dairy products
Global leaders in Italian cheese production
Professional pastry tools and equipment
Premium appliances for professional kitchens
Manufacturers of premium bakery equipment
Belgian chocolate for culinary professionals
Placement Partners
Collaborating with globally renowned organisations that support excellence
Premier institute focused on industry-ready training
Global hospitality leaders in culinary education
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