Steven Duvail says he is enjoying bringing a little bit of French flair to the baked goods cabinet at The Well Cafe in Stratford.
"The aesthetics of French baking are different to the New Zealand style, the techniques are different, even the ingredients are different."
Owner Hillary Kieft wasn't looking to employ a French pastry chef / baker, but when Steven literally came knocking at her door, she offered him work for a few weeks.
Steven wasn't looking for a job when he turned up at Hillary's. He was looking for help, as his car had broken down right outside her home.
"We got talking," says Hillary, "and when he said he was here on a working visa, and was a trained pasty chef / baker, I asked him if he would like some work".