How far in advance should I order my cake?
April – September are the busiest months for weddings and as we’re a small company we can only take a few bookings for each weekend. Fridays and Saturdays during this period are often booked up a year in advance, so try to reserve your date as early as possible. The style and size of your cakes can be determined closer to the time of your event. For smaller orders, a week’s notice would be great and for cupcakes, please allow 24 hours notice or 48 at weekends.
Tell me about the cake consultation
This is part of our wedding service. We can arrange a time and place convenient for you to discuss your ideas for your cake. No ideas? Not a problem, we are happy to design something new especially for your big day. We can make a cake to coordinate with your wedding – samples of dresses, flowers and invitations are a great starting point – or you might like to personalise your cake with a design reflecting your interests and character. During this meeting we supply samples of the different flavours of cakes you are interested in having for your wedding.
I’ve already seen a cake I like – can you make it for me and/or adapt it to match the theme of my wedding?
We are happy to recreate cakes for you. Colours and size of cake are easily changed if required.
What are your cakes made from?
We use organic butter and flour and locally produced organic eggs from happy hens in Kilsyth. Our caster sugar is Fairtrade, as is our chocolate, and any fruit used is a mix of organic, Fairtrade or locally produced, depending on the season.
When will my cakes be baked?
All our cakes are baked to order, so please allow at least 3 months notice for fruit cakes. Sponge cakes are usually baked 3 days in advance to allow time for icing and decoration work. Cupcakes are baked on the day or the day before you need them and are best eaten up quickly as they taste best when fresh!
May I have more than one flavour for my cake or cupcakes?
Yes, for cakes of more than 1 tier you can mix and match as you like. For cupcakes the minimum order for any single flavour is 12, or 24 for orders over 60 cupcakes. You can have as many colours and fillings as you wish.
What’s a filled cupcake?
The description says it all really! These are luxury cupcakes, popular for weddings as they are that little bit more special. You might want 100 chocolate cupcakes, but you can mix and match the fillings – chocolate ganache, mocha cream, raspberry or cherry preserve and caramel are all good combinations!
I don’t like fruit cake!
No problem, many couples opt not to have any fruit cake at their wedding at all. You may like to have one tier as a fruit cake to please the more traditional guests, but remember that if you are having a stacked cake, the fruit must be the base tier.
How do I know what size of cake I need?
We’re on hand to help you with this one! Our tiered cakes are approximately 4″ high and bridal slices are usually 1”x1” in fruit cake, or 2” x 1” in sponge. The tables below should help you get an idea of how many tiers you might need for your cake:
Sponge cakes
| Size of cake |
Round – approx no. servings |
Square – approx no. servings |
| 4″ |
6 |
8 |
| 6″ |
12 |
18 |
| 8″ |
28 |
32 |
| 10″ |
45 |
50 |
| 12″ |
66 |
72 |
Fruit Cakes
| Size of cake |
Round – approx no. servings |
Square – approx no. servings |
| 4″ |
12 |
16 |
| 6″ |
30 |
36 |
| 8″ |
56 |
64 |
| 10″ |
90 |
100 |
| 12″ |
132 |
144 |
How much are your cakes?
That all depends on the size, style, flavour and amount of work required for your cake! As a guideline price, a three tiered sponge cake serving 100 guests would cost from £350. Wedding cupcakes start at £2.50 each. Please contact us with your requirements and we are happy to give you an idea of cost. Please note that for weddings the price given includes your tasting session and design consultation and delivery and arrangement of your cakes on the day of your wedding.
Do you deliver?
Yes, your cakes will always be personally hand delivered. At the moment small orders are restricted to Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Glasgow delivery for orders under £50 is £5. For weddings and large orders (over £200), delivery is free within a 35 mile radius of Glasgow and 80p per mile thereafter roundtrip.
Is a deposit required?
For large orders we would appreciate a deposit of £50, payable at your first consultation.
How should I store my cakes?
Once your cake is cut, it is best kept in an airtight tin and should keep well for approximately 1 week. Cupcakes should also be kept in an airtight tin and are best eaten within a few days. Never ever put your cakes uncovered in the fridge as they will dry out!
Why are wedding cakes always more expensive than other occasion cakes?
They’re usually a lot more work! We have found it simpler to include your tasting session and any design consultations required, along with delivery and arrangement of your cakes on the big day in the price of your wedding cake. We didn’t think it fair to give low quotations for cakes and then add on extras. The only item not included in your price is cake stand hire.
Do you provide cake stands?
We have 7 tier cupcakes stands that are available to hire at a cost of £30 + £40 refundable deposit. Another option is to have a custom made cupcake stand designed to coordinate with your cakes and be part of the display, rather than just something for the cakes to sit upon. If we don’t have the stand you’re looking for, we will help you find it elsewhere.
We hope we have answered all your questions. If there is something else you would like to ask or if you would just like to chat about your requirements, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.