Do I choose a design from the gallery range or can I have something different?
You can do either! Designs in the gallery can be reproduced, altered to fit your theme or together we can create a brand new bespoke design that is exclusively yours.
I dont know where to start I like so many styles
At our consultation we discuss sizes, shapes and design until you feel that your cake reflects you and your style perfectly. Before we meet it’s great for you to start collecting fabric swatches, flower pictures, images of cakes that inspire you and think about which style you want to achieve: elegant & sophisticated, colourful & funky, modern or traditional. We can incorporate these ideas into your cake.
How does a consultation work?
You can visit the studio where we can discuss your requirements, this can take from 30 – 90 minutes depending on how many ideas you already have! I can make appointments on both week days and weekends, days and evenings to suit your schedules. Once I have all the information I need a quotation will be worked out then you candecide if you wish to go ahead with the order.
The cakes
Fruit cakes are baked if possible 2 months before your event to allow the cake to mature, the Genoese sponges are made the week of the event.
Can I have different flavoured tiers?
Absolutely! It’s a lovely thought to cater for everyone (be careful though they may want a slice of each!)
I already have a cake I just need it decorating is this something you do?
I’m happy to ice and decorate your cake for you.
I have a lot of guests but i dont want a huge cake on display, what can I do?
No problem, additional cake portions can be in the form of a cutting cake (sometimes called a kitchen cake, where they are kept), these cakes are simply covered so are less expensive to create than the decorated cake tiers on show but taste just as delicious.
Its a more intimate affair but I want a larger looking cake than I need, what can I do?
No problem, i create the cake to your specifications but can add a faux tier covered and decorated the same as the others. No-one will ever know and this tier can even be kept as a memento!
Can I keep the sugar flowers from my cake?
The sugar flowers made for your cake will keep perfectly if kept away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Can you deliver and set up my cake?
Yes, I deliver wedding cakes to your venue and there is no charge if it’s within approx 15 miles. There is no set up charge. If you prefer, you may collect the cake and if the cake requires ‘setting up’ I can give you full instruction at this time. All other celebration cakes can also be delivered.
Do you supply stands and knives?
You may wish to check with your venue for the stand and knife sets as they usually provide these free of charge but I can obtain stands and knifes for you to hire for a small hire fee.
When do I need to order?
All cake orders are taken on diary availability, so the earlier the better! It is usual to order wedding and civil ceremony cakes 3 months before the event and all other celebration cakes at least 2 weeks before, but please contact me if there’s an emergency, I will always be able to make something wonderful and help out if you’re in a tight spot!
How can I pay?
Payment can be made by cash or cheque. Celebration cakes can be paid for on delivery. Wedding cakes to be paid at least 2 weeks prior to the delivery date.
Anything else?
I hope I have covered everything but if you have a question you can’t find the answer to, drop me an email using the "contact page" or phone and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
