Sandro, 30, was born in Angola. He fled the Angolan War with his mum to live in London when he was 2 years old. His Angolan heritage is evident in his baking choices, since he loves to use African flavours such as paprika mixed with tangy cheese or sweet bakes smothered in sticky dulce de leche. He started baking at the age of 21 as a form of therapy to cope when his father passed away. Now he runs virtual baking classes for children with autism and bakes at home to relax.