Expert advice from Paulina, a London cake maker. Everything you need to know about ordering, designing and enjoying the perfect cake.
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Read the guideTwo to three weeks is ideal, and it gives you the full range of designs. The minimum notice is 48 hours for a simple cake, 72 hours for a decorated or two tier cake, and 96 hours for a showstopper. Wedding cakes should be booked much earlier, especially between May and September.
Every cake is quoted individually because size, tiers and hours of decoration all change the figure. Fill in the quote form with your date, guest numbers and design and Paulina will come back to you personally with a price. A single tier six inch simple cake starts at £60, and cupcakes are £3 each.
Bake You Happy delivers across north east London, Essex and the Lee Valley, including Chingford, Highams Park, Walthamstow, South Woodford, Woodford Green, Buckhurst Hill, Loughton, Enfield, Ponders End, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and Wanstead. Collection can also be arranged.
Yes. Vegan and gluten free sponges are available across the flavour range, and all cakes are made with halal ingredients. Tell Paulina about any allergies or dietary needs on the quote form so she can plan the recipe around them.
Once you are happy with the quote, a £50 deposit secures your date. You finalise the design a couple of weeks before the event and pay the balance a week before delivery.
Every cake is designed from scratch, so there is no price list to pick from. Send a few details and Paulina will reply personally with ideas and a quote. It costs nothing and there is no obligation.
She reads every enquiry herself and will reply to you personally, usually within a day. Her reply will come from paulina@bakeyouhappy.co, so do add that to your contacts.
If your date is close, or you would rather just talk it through, message her on WhatsApp on 07514 660 451 and she will come back to you faster.