01/04/2026
Another great Sugarcrafter sadly departed.
Had many great lessons with Lyn & Dave, will fondly remember him using toffees in their moulds 😍
It is with great sadness that we learnt of Dave Cook's death. Lin and Dave Cook are more well known as the creators of Sugar City (Diamond Paste Company.)
Both were well know for attending our exhibitions and shows around the country before they slowed down to retiring, although working alongside their son Doug.
This was posted by Dianne Gruenberg from America and we love the photo she chose as it brings back so many memories of him on their stand.
We are sad to announce that Dave Ashley Cook, of Bexhill, UK, passed away peacefully Feb 4, 2026. He was born Jan 26,1942 in Hastings, East Sussex UK. Dave is survived by his wife, Lin Cook, son Doug Cook, and grandchildren.
Dave started Sugar City UK and Diamond Paste and Mould Company UK, with his wife in 1988. The companies were defined by their devotion to create both high quality silicone rubber moulds and authentic double sided flower veiners, along with the well known Platinum Flower Gumpaste, for cake decorators and sugar artist worldwide. He will be remembered for his devotion as a vendor for enjoying his customers while demonstrating his silicone rubber moulds at the ICES, International Cake Exploration Society, each year.
Lin and Doug want decorators to know that Doug is carrying on the business and all Sugar City.
