Frequently asked questions on Special Occasion cakes
How much notice do I have to give?
For Fruit cakes preferably I would need a minimum of 3 months prior to your booking date and in particular over the summer months, this makes sure that Say it with Cakes places the right emphasis and thought into creating your special cake. I do keep a stock of the most popular sugar flowers, however remembering that these also take time to create.
What Designs do you do?
If you contact me, I can ensure that you are provided with the design, by discussing the options, please view my website for some designs and watch this space for more as new products will be available from time to time.
v Do you cater for childrens cakes? Yes, I don’t have a big range on my website but I have completed cakes with tractors, bob the builder, Cindy doll (this is on my website) with the fimbles and winnie the pooh, and horses.
v Anniversary, Retirement Please check out my website, you name the theme and design and I will create
v Novelty cakes Again these do not appear on my website however I have completed many which does include a VW camper van, London Red Bus and a deck of cards
v Christening cakes I have completed babies in cradles with drapes, books on the top of cakes telling a story, bibles, bootees, ballerina slippers storks etc etc.
What if I want Sugar Flowers on the cake?
My flowers are all individually handmade and look extremely natural, for which people cannot believe that they are made of sugar as they do look so real. My portfolio does consist of Roses, Carnations, Fresias, Poppies, Arum Lillies, most types of Lillies, Orchids, Sweetpeas, Honeysuckle, Scottish Thistles, Sea Holly, Gerberas, Jasmine, all types of leaves which include the usual ivy, rose but have introduced varigated long and larch leaves, my portfolio is growing by the day. To view a sample of these click the link above marked "Sugar Flowers".
How much will it cost?
Sometimes this can be daunting, but please remember that you are receiving a handmade bespoke cake with your thoughts and designs.. Please do contact me. I may be able to help you achieve your budget by consultation.
For your free personal consultation please contact me on 01908 612514 or via e-mail andrea@sayitwithcakes.co.uk
A £20 deposit is required at the time of booking with the final payment being paid on collection or delivery.
Have a look at my ready reckoner in order to establish the sizes of your tiers in proportion to the number of guests.
Andrea can create the shape that you are looking for, please take a look at her website in order to establish the “look” that you are looking for. Please be free to bring along your colour and pattern scheme when looking for a design, as all cakes are designed especially with you in mind.
What choices of flavours are there?
Each cake is handmade by myself, and they are made with the finest quality and fresh ingredients, you can choose either a dark fruit, light fruit or an exotic fruit cake. The most popular sponge cakes tend to be Lemon madeira or Chocolate, however within my portfolio are:- Coconut, Pineapple and Coconut, Carrot cake, Date and Walnut, Banana, Banana and Pecan, Cherry and Almond, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Orange, Coffee and Coffee and Cappucino. If you can think of any other combination then please feel free to let me know.
What about nut allergies and gluten free?
I also cater for Gluten Free, one of my relatives is Gluten intolerant, and I have baked many cakes for her where she has stated that these cakes taste just like the ones she was once able to eat. However I cannot guarantee that the cake will be “nut free” because some of the ingredients used do carry warnings themselves stating that they could contain nut elements, but will of course be more than happy to provide a list of all ingredients used in the making of your cake