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What are the prices?
It is difficult to set up a price list for cakes as each one is individually made and they all vary so much. They are priced according to complexity, design and the time it takes to create the cakes.
Examples of basic prices for some servings:
2 tiers cake ( 8"+5") which serves 32 dessert pieces or 65 finger size pieces. The price starts at $219.
2 tiers cake ( 10 "+6") which serves 50 dessert pieces or 100 finger size pieces. The price starts at $269.
3 tiers cake ( 9"+7"+5") which serves 56 dessert pieces or 115 finger size pieces. The price starts at $330.
3 tiers cake ( 10"+8"+5") which serves 72 dessert pieces or 145 finger size pieces. The price starts at $380.
3 tiers cake ( 12"+10"+6") which serves 100 dessert pieces or 120 finger size pieces. The price starts at $524.
Included in the price:
Each round cake will be covered and filled in 3 layers with chocolate ganache before covering them in fondant icing. A ribbon around the base of each cake, gold or silver board covered in fondant and stacked tiers. The flavour could be any chocolate mudcake on my website, vanilla, coconut and chocolate cake. You can choose a different flavour for each tier if you prefer.
The final price would depend on the amount of decoration that you would like on your cake. Please feel free to send me more details of the decoration for a better quote.
Cupcakes prices
2 types of Regular cupcake decorations (Min of 12):
Buttercream - the price start at $3.70 each
Fondant icing - the price start at $5.00 each
Receive 10% discount for orders over 100 cupcakes.
Cake Pops Prices
Click here to see Cake Pop prices.
Examples of basic prices for some servings:
2 tiers cake ( 8"+5") which serves 32 dessert pieces or 65 finger size pieces. The price starts at $219.
2 tiers cake ( 10 "+6") which serves 50 dessert pieces or 100 finger size pieces. The price starts at $269.
3 tiers cake ( 9"+7"+5") which serves 56 dessert pieces or 115 finger size pieces. The price starts at $330.
3 tiers cake ( 10"+8"+5") which serves 72 dessert pieces or 145 finger size pieces. The price starts at $380.
3 tiers cake ( 12"+10"+6") which serves 100 dessert pieces or 120 finger size pieces. The price starts at $524.
Included in the price:
Each round cake will be covered and filled in 3 layers with chocolate ganache before covering them in fondant icing. A ribbon around the base of each cake, gold or silver board covered in fondant and stacked tiers. The flavour could be any chocolate mudcake on my website, vanilla, coconut and chocolate cake. You can choose a different flavour for each tier if you prefer.
The final price would depend on the amount of decoration that you would like on your cake. Please feel free to send me more details of the decoration for a better quote.
Cupcakes prices
2 types of Regular cupcake decorations (Min of 12):
Buttercream - the price start at $3.70 each
Fondant icing - the price start at $5.00 each
Receive 10% discount for orders over 100 cupcakes.
Cake Pops Prices
Click here to see Cake Pop prices.
What size are dessert or finger portions?
Dessert size portions are 2.5 x 5 x 8.5 cm high
Finger size portions are 2.5 x 2.5 x 8.5 cm high
Serving Sizes are only a guide as some venues may cut smaller or larger pieces.
What are the payment requirements?
20% deposit is required to book your order after the "Cake Design Agreement Form" has been confirmed. Full payment is due 1 week prior the cake is picked up or delivered.
Payments are via Direct Bank Transfer, we can accept payment by Pay Pal as well if you prefer but there will be an extra 3% fee. Consider that Bank Transfer payment can take up to 48 hours to transfer into our account. You will receive a receipt by email once any payments are processed.
Payments are via Direct Bank Transfer, we can accept payment by Pay Pal as well if you prefer but there will be an extra 3% fee. Consider that Bank Transfer payment can take up to 48 hours to transfer into our account. You will receive a receipt by email once any payments are processed.
How do I request a quote?
You can use the "Request a Quote" button for a quote. Make sure you describe the decoration details (you can attach a photo) and the number of pieces you would like to serve. If you like to discuss it personally, call me or send an email to make a booking to come to my place at Westlake. We can work together designing your special cake.
I recommend that you place your order approximately 1-2 weeks for non-wedding cakes, 2-3 weeks for 3D cakes and 4-6 weeks for wedding cakes, but from September to March we are very busy so we suggest 6-8 weeks for wedding cakes.
How do I order?
You can make your order by sending an email, normally you would have gone through requesting a quote and receive an Order Form with all the details. with all your order details.
I recommend that you place your order approximately 1-2 weeks for non-wedding cakes, 2-3 weeks for 3D cakes and 4-6 weeks for wedding cakes, but from September to March we are very busy so we suggest 6-8 weeks for wedding cakes.
How do I order?
You can make your order by sending an email, normally you would have gone through requesting a quote and receive an Order Form with all the details. with all your order details.
Can I request delivery?
You will be given the choice to either collect the cake in person or to have it delivered for an extra fee, the cost vary depending the travel distance, let me know the location and I will confirm the delivery fee to you. Pick up or delivery is from Sunday to Friday. I will give you all the instructions how to keep the cake safe until your special event and how to assemble if it is required.
If you decide to pick up the cake from Westlake, I strongly advice that you read the following tips on transporting a cake:
Do you have special instructions on how to transport a cake?
Transporting a tiered or stacked cake makes even the most experienced of caterers and bakers nervous. Because cake is a fragile and delicate item, a large one can fall apart when exposed to shock, sudden movements or extensive heat. You need to take these precautionary steps to ensure that it arrives safely at your reception venue:
1. Transport it on a flat surface. Make sure the cake box is placed on a surface that is flat and completely level with the ground. The seat of a car is angled, so this is not an ideal surface. If you do have to use the seat, try to keep the box level with the ground and firmly secured, you may use the seat belts. Also consider putting down a non-skid mat underneath the box to prevent it from sliding.
2. Drive carefully. A small error in driving, like stopping suddenly or turning sharply, can spell disaster for your entire cake. Drive slowly and carefully to ensure that you and your cake arrive at the reception area safely.
3. Find a cake-moving partner. If your cake is large and heavy, as most tiered wedding cakes are, you will need to find a partner to help you lift the cake and move it to the venue.
4. Remove the cake carefully. Once the cake arrives at its final location, verify the final resting place before carefully removing it from the box. Cut off the sides of the box or open it from the side and slide the cake out rather than trying to lift the cake out of the top of the box. Before setting your creation in its final destination, make sure the stand or table for the cake is secure and can hold the weight of the cake.
5. Humidity and heat are not good for a fondant cake, use air conditioning at all times when possible but do not put your cake in the fridge before the event.
6. Every cake is different and will have to be transported carefully. Always prepare for the unforeseen, like a traffic jam or a sudden stop in the car. Often these kinds of situations cannot be avoided, so your cake has to be ready for them. Follow the above steps and take into account any special transport requirements your cake might have.
If you decide to pick up the cake from Westlake, I strongly advice that you read the following tips on transporting a cake:
Do you have special instructions on how to transport a cake?
Transporting a tiered or stacked cake makes even the most experienced of caterers and bakers nervous. Because cake is a fragile and delicate item, a large one can fall apart when exposed to shock, sudden movements or extensive heat. You need to take these precautionary steps to ensure that it arrives safely at your reception venue:
1. Transport it on a flat surface. Make sure the cake box is placed on a surface that is flat and completely level with the ground. The seat of a car is angled, so this is not an ideal surface. If you do have to use the seat, try to keep the box level with the ground and firmly secured, you may use the seat belts. Also consider putting down a non-skid mat underneath the box to prevent it from sliding.
2. Drive carefully. A small error in driving, like stopping suddenly or turning sharply, can spell disaster for your entire cake. Drive slowly and carefully to ensure that you and your cake arrive at the reception area safely.
3. Find a cake-moving partner. If your cake is large and heavy, as most tiered wedding cakes are, you will need to find a partner to help you lift the cake and move it to the venue.
4. Remove the cake carefully. Once the cake arrives at its final location, verify the final resting place before carefully removing it from the box. Cut off the sides of the box or open it from the side and slide the cake out rather than trying to lift the cake out of the top of the box. Before setting your creation in its final destination, make sure the stand or table for the cake is secure and can hold the weight of the cake.
5. Humidity and heat are not good for a fondant cake, use air conditioning at all times when possible but do not put your cake in the fridge before the event.
6. Every cake is different and will have to be transported carefully. Always prepare for the unforeseen, like a traffic jam or a sudden stop in the car. Often these kinds of situations cannot be avoided, so your cake has to be ready for them. Follow the above steps and take into account any special transport requirements your cake might have.
Can we design the cake together?
I will be happy to help you design your cake but if you have an idea in mind, just bring in photographs, magazines or websites pictures of any cake and we will work together to give it your special touch.
Things to think about your wedding that can be incorporated to your cake:
If you have any colours or items that would help us to design your perfect cake please bring them in with you.
Can I test Flavours?
You are welcome to come to my place in Westlake for tasting, send me an email and I will confirm a date and time with you.
The flavours will be the most required flavours, which are dark chocolate mud and white chocolate mud, depending on availability I may have other flavours for tasting, It would be impossible to have all flavours for tasting as I have too many. The cake tasting is for you to know the quality of my cakes and to further discuss your cake design.
Things to think about your wedding that can be incorporated to your cake:
- The colour scheme to your function
- The flowers
- If you have a special theme
- The number of guests
- Whether the cake is to be served as dessert or as a small slice with coffee or to take home
- If you wish to save the top tier of your wedding cake for traditional reasons
If you have any colours or items that would help us to design your perfect cake please bring them in with you.
Can I test Flavours?
You are welcome to come to my place in Westlake for tasting, send me an email and I will confirm a date and time with you.
The flavours will be the most required flavours, which are dark chocolate mud and white chocolate mud, depending on availability I may have other flavours for tasting, It would be impossible to have all flavours for tasting as I have too many. The cake tasting is for you to know the quality of my cakes and to further discuss your cake design.
