Zem Gbaka

Ottawa · Gatineau

We carry your celebration

From traditional weddings to modern milestones, we move your moments. Artisan cakes and full event design rooted in West-African heritage and the craft of pâtisserie.

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What we carry

Four ways to work with us

Custom cakes

Bridal, birthday, vintage and cultural celebration cakes crafted to your vision.

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Event design

Full decoration and styling for weddings, showers, graduations and corporate events.

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Celebration consulting

Timeline, budget and cultural-protocol coaching for diaspora celebrations.

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Delivery & setup

On-site assembly and styling across Ottawa and Gatineau. Pristine arrival, precise installation.

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Heritage

The Gbaka is more than a bus.

In Abidjan the Gbaka is a communal ride — painted in vibrant colors, packed with people from every walk of life, moving communities through the city together. It’s how people move. We chose the name because that is exactly what we do: we gather your people, your traditions, your flavors and your dreams, and we move them from imagination to reality.

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Words that carried

Founding clients wanted

We’re taking our first bookings for Spring 2026. This wall will fill with real stories as celebrations happen — for now, here’s the tone we’re building toward.

"Zem Gbaka didn't just make our wedding cake — they designed the entire dessert experience. From the kente-inspired patterns to the flavors that reminded my grandmother of home, every detail was intentional. Our guests are still talking about it."

Aminata K.Sample

Wedding · Ottawa, 2026

"We booked them for a corporate opening and they turned a hotel ballroom into a story. The delivery arrived on time, the setup was elegant, and the cake alone was worth the invitation."

Jonah B.Sample

Studio launch · Gatineau, 2026

"The team asked about my aunties, my hometown, the songs we grew up with — then they served all of that on a cake stand. It felt like being seen."

Mireille T.Sample

Traditional engagement · Ottawa, 2026

Ready when you are

Every celebration begins with a conversation.

Tell us the date, the guests and the feeling — we’ll come back within 48 hours.

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