Business Spotlight: Swank Desserts is changing the way Summerville and the Lowcountry indulges in quality sweets

Swank Desserts is a specialty dessert shop, located in the heart of downtown Summerville, that caters to dessert enthusiasts who view dessert as a necessity and not an option! – 

This is more than a tagline. It is a commitment to quality, excellence, community, and the love of food. Swank has created a culture of extraordinary and beyond ordinary in the culinary area of desserts and sweets and Summerville is so thankful for its addition to the community of businesses. Let’s learn a little more about Swank Desserts and Danetra, the inspiration behind this culinary paradise.

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Why Swank? = A Message of Love

At Swank, we pride ourselves in offering unique and thoughtful treats such as our signature Dark Chocolate, Nutella, & Salted Caramel Fudge Brownies that are fresh, made completely from scratch, and prepared with the highest-quality ingredients.

Our treats are anything BUT ordinary. We strive to create desserts that are overwhelmingly delicious, aesthetically pleasing, and that provide a contrast of flavors as well as textural elements. It is our goal to not only satisfy your sweet tooth but, create an experience for you and your taste buds. Our dedication to building flavors in our desserts is what sets us apart and you can taste the difference! 

In our store, we have individual desserts and fresh coffee 5 days a week available for purchase. We also provide our cakes and desserts for weddings, events, and custom orders!

Meet Danetra – The creative artistry behind Swank Desserts

Chef Danetra was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA.  Her mother spent a lot of time away in the military.  That time allowed Danetra time in the kitchen where she quickly realized her love for concocting delicious, flavorful creations.  She knew early in life that she would pursue a career in the culinary industry.  Through traveling with her grandparents and residing in foreign countries, she has learned the importance of experiencing diversity in food!

Danetra came to Charleston, SC in 2008 for a three-month internship at Magnolia’s Restaurant and soon thereafter fell in love with the charm, southern hospitality of the city, and of course, the culinary scene. After obtaining a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University (Charlotte, NC), Danetra moved to Charleston and joined Magnolia’s team as a full-time employee. She worked in virtually every area of the kitchen while attending the College of Charleston to pursue a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Danetra was always unsure of how she would apply her education to her career until she stepped foot into the infamous capstone class of the HTMT program, where she learned how to write a business plan. This is when Swank was born! From this moment on Danetra decided to become a student of her own profession and channel her creativity towards everything and anything sweet.

In 2012, Danetra left Magnolia’s to start her career at the Ocean Course Clubhouse at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  There she found her home in the pastry department where she had the opportunity to play, create, and develop her unique and modern style of pastries.

With the versatility to create savory and sweet dishes, Danetra incorporates the techniques she has learned from her experience with savory food and applies them to her desserts. She believes in utilizing the best ingredients in her desserts, ensuring her clients that any product they purchase from her will taste as good as they look!

Photos courtesy of Swank Desserts