No, not the small furry variety! I need some willing volunteers to help out with my experiment!
For a while I’ve been wanting to try and send some of my cupcakes in the post (well, via courier) to see if this is a possible extension to my cake business. I also have another idea, which I’m keeping under wraps for now! I ordered some from another company to see how they arrived and I have to say the answer is – not good!
So what I need is a few volunteers who I can send a box of cakes to who:
a) like cake
b) won’t be gutted if they arrive in a dreadful mess
c) are willing to take a couple of photos of how the cakes look when they arrive and report back on whether they were intact/inedible/suitable for a gift etc.
d) spread the word if it is a success (and keep quiet if it is a massive failure!)
I can’t guarantee what I will send you or when it will be (but I will email to let you know when it’s on its way). If you would like to be one of my guinea pigs please either leave a comment with some kind of contact details (obviously not your full name, address and directions for burglars! An email address will do!) or DM me if you follow me on twitter. (And no Cumbers, I am not sending you cakes in the post – you can collect them yourself! :-))
Thank you kind cake-loving people! x
21 comments
Cafe Bebe says:
Aug 25, 2009
Hiya…
Would be ecstatic to be a GUINEA PIG! I love cake of any variety; intact or not! Email me at the address above and let me know, as well, if you’d like to be featured on my Mumpreneurs page on my site. I have no bakers yet! 😉
Karin at Cafe Bebe
April says:
Aug 25, 2009
Ooh – send to me please! I’m looking at the same issues, at the moment I only hand deliver
Would love to see what happens with postal cakes
April xx
Beth says:
Aug 26, 2009
Hey Amy
I’d be up for recieving cake – if we sent the package to my office, and all turns out well, then everyone will know about it! If it doesn’t turn out well, we’ll still eat it as we’re not fussy about presentation!!!
Beth
Julia says:
Aug 27, 2009
Yes please! My girls would love to open the box.
Even a mashed up one.
Ju;D
x vInTaGe VioLeT x says:
Aug 27, 2009
ooh yes please! i can send you my address via crafter…oo. free cake wow!
nicky says:
Aug 27, 2009
I’ll be a guinea pig! Love cake in all forms as u know!!xx
Steph Wing says:
Aug 28, 2009
Oh, what a delicious proposition!! I (and my little people) love cake tasting (what’s not to like ?!!) and receiving parcels in the post!!!
xxx Steph
Alex says:
Aug 29, 2009
Good luck with your postal cakes, I am sure it could be done its just finding the best way of packaging them… and the luck of the draw on the postman not shaking them to death! ;D
I love your blog by the way, your cakes and flowers are amazing… I hope you stick with the piped flowers course… they are beautiful…
will pop by again..
cheers Alex x
Callie says:
Sep 3, 2009
This is a superb idea – I love your cupcake designs but am stuffed because I would need ’em posting to me!
If you still need guineapigs I am a mean hand with the camera (so I’ve been told) & cake is still cake – irrespective if its all mushed-up *hehe*
Callie – Holistic Feathers
Natalie says:
Sep 3, 2009
Why didn’t I read this sooner!!!?? Damn it ;o) x
Erin @ American Mom in England says:
Sep 3, 2009
I’m guessing you already have enough volunteers already, but if not I’d love to be a guinea pig. . . =)
Anna Brim says:
Sep 4, 2009
Hi
Would love to be a guinea pig! Also happy to take some product shots for you!
ANNA
Hayley says:
Sep 7, 2009
Ooooh I’d love to be a guinea pig! Could return the favour by posting them on my blog??? Hayley x
sonal says:
Sep 16, 2009
this sounds great! a cupcake turning up on your doorstep when you least expect it? let me know how to sign up 🙂
Sarah Jayne says:
Sep 17, 2009
I dont know if it is too late but if it isn’t I would love to be a guinea pig.
I love cupcakes and I will be having them as my favours when I get married next year.
How do i sign up for this?
amylane says:
Sep 17, 2009
Thank you for so many replies and comments! Unfortunately, I have had over 30 offers between here, twitter and facebook so I can’t send to everyone, sorry! Thanks again for offering though, x
Pip says:
Sep 28, 2009
I would gladly be one of your guinea pigs and give you detailed results.
I enjoy cake making so i am glad to help.
PS i am just about to try your recipe for the biscuits
Adele crozier says:
Oct 22, 2010
I would be happy for you send me some cakes in the post if you still need people
amylane says:
Oct 22, 2010
Thanks Adele. Unfortunately, until a decent, cost effective, reliable courier comes onto the scene I can’t send cupcakes out 🙁
niamh stott says:
Oct 24, 2010
hi i would love to be one of your guinea pigs..i live in ireland so you could see in what condition your cupcakes arrive overseas in 😉
amylane says:
Oct 24, 2010
Thanks for volunteering Niamh. Unfortunately, due to high charges and unreliable couriers I cannot send cupcakes via post at the moment.