Andrea K & Co Cake Atelier
Where Celebration Becomes Art
Luxury Custom Cakes, Signature Desserts, & Private Atelier Experiences. By Reservation Only.
A Legacy of Baking Excellence
Mary Gary Bunch
The Original Cake Lady of Crystal River
May 5, 1886 – October 5, 1987
Known throughout Crystal River as the original "Cake Lady," Mary Gray Bunch built a legacy of hospitality, generosity, and exceptional baking. Her kitchen was a gathering place where celebrations were shared, traditions were preserved, and lasting memories were made.
With every cake she created, Mary demonstrated a simple but powerful belief: food has the ability to bring people together. Whether preparing desserts for family gatherings, church events, community celebrations, or special occasions, her reputation for excellence spread throughout the region. Her cakes became synonymous with quality, care, and the warmth of home.
Four Generations of Baking Excellence. One Enduring Legacy.
Helen Bunch
Keeper of Baking Tradition & Master of Sweet Potato Pie
(September 28, 1929 - April 15, 2007)
The daughter of Mary Gray Bunch and mother of Theola Bunch McCray, Helen Bunch carried forward a treasured family tradition of baking excellence. Known throughout the community for her exceptional baking and unforgettable sweet potato pies, Helen's kitchen was a place of warmth, comfort, and connection.
With every pie, cake, and dessert she prepared, Helen demonstrated the love, care, and hospitality that defined the Bunch family legacy. Her recipes became family treasures, shared across generations and remembered long after the last slice was served.
A Legacy Passed from Mother to Daughter, Generation to Generation.
Theola Bunch McCray
Heart of the Family Kitchen
(December 12, 1945 - July 4, 2007)
The daughter of Helen Bunch and mother of Andrea K. McCray, Theola Bunch McCray was known for her exceptional baking, remarkable cooking skills, and unwavering commitment to family. Her kitchen was a place where love was expressed through food, where recipes were shared, and where generations gathered around the table.
Whether preparing family meals, holiday desserts, dinners, or special celebrations, Theola's reputation for excellence was well known. She possessed a gift for transforming simple ingredients into memorable experiences, creating dishes that nourished both body and spirit.
Today, her influence lives on through Andrea K & Co Cake Atelier, where every cake, dessert, and client experience reflects the traditions, care, and excellence she embodied throughout her life.
From Mary's Cakes, to Helen's Pies, to Theola's Family Table—A Legacy of Baking Excellence Continues.
Andrea K. McCray
Preserving Legacy. Continuing Baking Excellence. Building Community.
As a fourth-generation baker, Andrea K. McCray proudly carries forward a family legacy that began with her great-grandmother, Mary Gray Bunch, the original "Cake Lady" of Crystal River.
Inspired by the traditions passed down through the Generations, Andrea blends generations of baking excellence with refined artistry and contemporary design.
Known for her exceptional baking, attention to detail, and commitment to creating extraordinary experiences, Andrea believes that every cake tells a story. Each creation is thoughtfully designed to celebrate life's most meaningful moments while honoring the craftsmanship and hospitality that have defined her family's legacy for more than a century.
Today, Andrea's work represents more than baking. It is the continuation of a family's story—one rooted in love, service, celebration, and the belief that the sweetest legacies are the ones we share with others.
Four Generations of Baking Excellence. One Enduring Legacy.