This is the most common question I get asked when I’m quoting for a celebration cake, so I thought I’d go through some of the costs involved in making a cake. A popular response from the person asking for a quote is that they can buy a cake for under £10 in a supermarket – which is true. You can get a cheap celebration cake in a supermarket… because it is a supermarket. They make things cheap because they are HUGE, but I’m betting they don’t put in the time and effort of a local cake baker and it won’t be personalised exactly to your specification. And I can pretty much guarantee that it won’t taste anywhere near as good! I recently saw a quote somewhere (sorry, I can’t remember where or I would have credited them) that said “Good cake isn’t cheap, cheap cake isn’t good” – I think that sums it up pretty well.
I am the first to admit that there are some cake makers who charge extortionate prices, with cupcakes starting at £4 each and price hikes once they know the cake is for a wedding. However, this is not the norm amongst independent bakers and I for one, never add anything extra onto a wedding quote. If anything, I often undercharge for my cakes.
Those of you who bake at home will know that good quality ingredients aren’t that cheap and recently there have been huge price hikes in the supermarkets. To make a 2 tier cake, for example, with 9″ and 6″ tiers you are looking at quite a lot of ingredients – a dozen eggs, couple of packs of butter, half a bag of flour, half a bag of sugar, flavourings….
Then you have the decoration materials:
- Sugar paste to cover the cakes and the cake drum (approx 1kg for an 8″ round cake at £4 per kg)
- Buttercream to fill the cake and stick the icing on
- A cake drum for the base (approx £1.50 for a 10″ round drum)
- A cake box (approx £1.50 for a 10″ box)
- Thin cake card for each cake that is going to be stacked to sit on (otherwise the supports will squish into the cake above and disaster will ensue – approx £0.60 for a 6″ round card)
- Dowelling rods – 3 or 4 per tier (these are vital if you are stacking cakes otherwise the whole lot will collapse -approx £2.00 for 4)
- Then you have extras such as wires, jewels, posy picks, modelling materials and not forgetting electricity/gas to bake the cakes.
All in all, for a 2 tier cake (such as the christening cake here) you are probably looking at £25-30 worth of materials and ingredients before you take into consideration my time. To make a sugar model you are looking at a good few hours work, depending on how intricate the model is. Decorating a cake is a time consuming task and very often I am working for less than the minimum wage. This is not meant to be negative and you may ask why I’m doing it, and the simple answer is because I love it. I love being creative and I love seeing the look on a customer’s face when they collect their cake. It’s all worth it.
So please remember, if you ask an independent cake maker for a quote, you are not going to get it for supermarket prices – but it will look and taste an awful lot better. Promise!
88 comments
Catherine says:
Jul 17, 2011
Good for you – what a great post. You are making something handmade and handmade is a bespoke, unique, custom product that a customer should feel proud of – they are supporting small independents, getting an absolutely dedicated product, and avoiding mass market production of lower quality products.
I’m retweeting!
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Thank you for your lovely comment and retweet. I hope as handmade products are becoming more popular people will shop with independents and appreciate the time, effort and quality that go with them. x
vintageviolet says:
Jul 17, 2011
i totally agree with that quote – cheap cake is not good cake – it’s yucky, normally really dry and with cheap yuck filling. Yours look gorgeous keep doing what your doing and charge for your time too x
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Thank you! I totally agree with your cake comments – supermarket cake is all those things! I am getting better at charging the right price… 🙂
Donna-Michelle plumb says:
Jul 17, 2011
Well said xx
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Thank you, x
Louise says:
Jul 17, 2011
So true, plus supermarket cake tastes awful! I must admit though my prices are lower than they should be and I give away far too many freebies but all worth it when someone absolutely loves their cake 🙂
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
It is really hard to judge prices, isn’t it? I’m trying hard to charge a fair price for both parties, but it isn’t easy 🙂
Daniel Would says:
Jul 17, 2011
I think a similar thing can be said of all independant makers and crafters. There is no economy of scale, it takes hours to create a physical thing, and that effort is required again every time.
I read once that for a crafter (in this case woodturner) to make a reasonable living, they need to be generating roughly £20 per hour for their time in the workshop. That’s after material costs.
This is not about competing with mass produced items churned out of factories (or by exploiting child labour in third world countries) and you simply can’t compare costs like that.
I once quoted £20 to make a small oak doorbell surround. For which you could easily buy a whole new doorbell mechanism. But the person was willing to pay because they specifically wanted to keep the house original doorbell, and appreciated that what they needed was necessarily custom. In truth it still took me more time than I thought and they got my time cheap. However they were very happy with what they got, and part of it is the joy of making something one off and bespoke.
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Thanks for your comment, Dan. You’re right, it is the same for all independent crafters. When I was at the craft fair last week, I was amazed at the talent and sad that some people really couldn’t be making a living on the prices they were charging. I was also sad to see some customers walking round blatantly moaning about the prices. I think that when you are a craftsperson yourself, in whatever field, you really do appreciate that you are getting good quality, custom items when you order through another small craft business. I also agree that the joy you get out of making a bespoke item that is really appreciated is immense, even if you haven’t made much money from it.
kerrycooks says:
Jul 17, 2011
Totally agree! Supermarket cake tastes terrible on the whole, although there are a few that taste good, but they’ll never be able to match up to HOMEMADE cake!
Thanks for a very informative post!
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
That’s very true Kerry, not all supermarket cake is hideous but I’m almost certain they don’t taste as good as homemade. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, x
Cookie jar says:
Jul 17, 2011
Some people think just because you are not a company you should be giving the cakes away. They don’t think about the time and efford that goes into a hand made cake. You are making a one off just for them. Looking at the cakes in the pictures above they are getting a bargain if you only charge them £25-30.
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
I do often come up against the attitude that I am just a ‘Mum who sits at home baking for fun’. £25-30 is the cost of the ingredients before my time is added on, for a 2 tier cake I usually charge about £65.
christine Bell says:
Jan 9, 2012
I’ve often been told I could make and sell my cakes but I alwys felt I could not justify charging large amounts of money. Your article is quite enlightening…thankyou
Cookie jar says:
Jul 17, 2011
They are still getting a bargain and a gorgeous one at that. The cake is the talking point of any party. They guest will be talking about your cakes long after the party is over.
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
I do hope so – I get quite a few orders from people who have seen a cake at someone else’s celebration, which is always wonderful 🙂
Becky Willoughby says:
Jul 17, 2011
I had wondered how much it would cost to make! I know that making 2 Victoria sponge cakes cost enough in basic ingredients when I made my granny’s 94 th birthday cakes…
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Yes, ingredients aren’t that cheap – but it’s worth it 🙂
Lorraine from The Party Times says:
Jul 17, 2011
here, here! go girl go!
amylane says:
Jul 17, 2011
Lol, thanks Lorraine! 🙂
Zoe says:
Jul 18, 2011
Well said!
amylane says:
Jul 18, 2011
Thank you 🙂
angelsandurchinsblog says:
Jul 18, 2011
And the cake is often more photographed than the guests. Love the blue and white starburst cake, beautiful.
amylane says:
Jul 18, 2011
Thank you! You’re probably right about that 🙂
Lucy, Vanilla Frost says:
Jul 19, 2011
Excellent post Amy, well said!
amylane says:
Jul 19, 2011
Thanks Lucy, x
Kim says:
Jul 19, 2011
Great post! I only bake for fun at the moment, but was a bit upset recently when I was asked to make a novelty cake for my niece’s birthday. It was absolutely massive and I couldn’t believe how much it ended up costing, not just financially but I also had to write off a whole weekend. I was a bit hurt when I wasn’t offered anything towards ingredients/materials for the cake (although I probably wouldn’t have taken anything!) but since then, and after reading this, I’ve realised that it’s probably because they have no idea how much these things can cost! I was grateful to be asked and also it was a great experience but I’d definitely think carefully about doing it again in future even though I love baking. This post has made me feel a lot better in that I wondered if I could have done it cheaper, but I’m guessing not! That christening cake is fantastic.
amylane says:
Jul 21, 2011
Oh no, that’s a shame that they didn’t even think to cover the ingredients for you! But I am convinced that people don’t realise the cost of things, especially if they don’t bake. I’ve just ordered the cigarellos and truffles for my friend’s wedding cake and those alone came to £120! There’s no way to make a cheap cake unless you are a supermarket I’m afraid! x
Sarah, Maison Cupcake says:
Jul 20, 2011
Marvellous post, I too have undercharged for the few cakes I’ve sold. An incredible amount of work goes into making a personalised cake and it all has to be done in a very tight time frame so it’s as fresh as possible. If you look at supermarket childrens’ birthday cakes, the best before dates are 2-3 weeks ahead. That says a heck of a lot!
amylane says:
Jul 21, 2011
That is true – I am often up until 2 or 3 in the morning because I want the cake to be as fresh as possible. The thought of a cake lasting 2-3 weeks is just grim, I dread to think what they put in them! x
Arline says:
Jul 25, 2011
I totally agree! Fab post! I think this is the case with most handmade items. I make cards and occasionally sell them (to be honest I undercharge just because I enjoy it and it isn’t a business venture) but people don’t realise how much it costs to make a decent handmade card. When we ordered our wedding cake it was really reasonable considering some quotes that we had, it was excellent quality, personalised and much much better than we could have ever bought. We didn’t mind paying for something that was so special to us. Well done on posting this…that quote is sooo true!x
amylane says:
Jul 26, 2011
Thanks Arline! I used to make cards too and I know how much effort go into making them look so beautiful. It is so difficult to charge sensibly for handmade goods! x
chantelle says:
Aug 24, 2011
Good for you, what a great post. I stopped making cakes to order because people were always questioning the cost, and that started to make me question myself!!
Your work is great and I love reading your blogs 🙂
I have your pocket baking bible – its been very helpful for bits and pieces
Xc
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Gem says:
Oct 20, 2011
I also agree I charge even less that u and not even makin a pound an hour people think that we must make a huge profit or else we wouldn’t do it which is untrue making someone else happy is priceless 🙂 xxx
Kate Emmett says:
Oct 24, 2011
Well said! Hours of work go into each of my cakes, which are baked to order using fresh, quality ingredients NOT premix! And if you look at the prices of novelty cakes by the large supermarkets that start at £40-£50, the supermarkets aren’t really any cheaper and of course won’t be personalised. I always price my cakes fairly to reflect the amount of work that goes into them and I get great feedback from customers. I don’t know anyone who makes cakes for the ‘money’ (I wish!), we do it for the love of cake : )
fi says:
Oct 28, 2011
Great post Amy, could not agree with you more
Kay charlton says:
Nov 6, 2011
this post is great and it has really cheered me up. had my first person today who thought i should of added more detail for the price. i spent a long time working on the cake and after costs would not of even got a min wage. was so gutted though as i really do try and make all my cakes special. wish customers would realise how much things cost us. i may even consider writing a break down of typical cake costs to show anyone who complains again. regards Kay xx
amylane says:
Nov 8, 2011
I always include an indication of time and costings in my quotes and explain how I’ve come up with the final figure. The more info you can give them the better, Good luck, x
wendy says:
Jan 9, 2012
I teach sugarcraft and know the hours that go into making the decorations. I made a 3 tier stacked wedding cake with brush embriodery on the sides with sugar roses & ivy trailing down. It took me over 100 hours to make and I only charged them £500 by the time you take off the ingredients it’s less than £4 an hour.
Baking Decorations says:
Jan 9, 2012
Thanks for that post. I hear so many times that people say they rather pick up a cheap cake at the supermarket. Well, you get what you pay for. I can’t compete with the prices, but with the quality. Making custom cakes is expensive and time consuming. It is always great to read articles like yours.
Denise says:
Jan 9, 2012
Thank heavens for your common sense, from another cake decorator. Can I share on my Facebook page?
amylane says:
Jan 9, 2012
Thank you! Please feel free to share 🙂
cakelaydee says:
Jan 11, 2012
I’m in the U.S. and I think my work is better than some professionals with shops and culinary training. I spend many many hours on each cake I make and dwell on details so much that sometimes I think it borders on obsession. My time is money and my art is worth more than I used to think, so I now charge a flat rate of $5.00 per serving…if you don’t like it, don’t order. I won’t ever take an order if from someone tries to haggle me in price, in fact, it annoys me so much that I either don’t get back to them at all or tell them came up unexpectedly and I won’t be available that weekend….maybe that is rude but I have no patience for you if you don’t value and respect my work.
nai says:
Jan 13, 2012
youve hit the nail on the head!! thankyou for this artical this is the very point i have to make everytime someone asks for a quote and they give that look! but most know me through others comments and recommendations and are greatful for the quality, i just wish there were more of them! i have shared this artical and will post it on my page too xx
Hulya says:
Jan 13, 2012
Brilliant post and I would go far as saying that the post covers all forms of creative work not just baking. I do have a question, say you know how much you have spent on the products and the of course you want count into the fact your time and energy…how do you calculate what you charge without either underselling yourself or over charging?
gill says:
Jan 14, 2012
so totally true, i have had looks from people & when i work the cost i don’t charge for my time just what it cost me,
Sharon says:
Jan 15, 2012
Fantastic comments – I too undercharge and even then peoples response at the price is surprised. Its the boards and boxes and moulds that add up too.
eleonor mendiola says:
Jan 16, 2012
..so true and very well said..I normally baked at home for my family and its not easy …looking for cheap ingredients for a Good cakes..I agree…
Yve says:
Jan 16, 2012
I totally agree! As a crafter myself I always underprice. When I make something gorgeous for a present people say you could make a FORTUNE doing this for a living. If only they new how much time and money it cost. They don’t realise that the day job subsidises the creativity.
Brenda says:
Jan 17, 2012
Well, what can I say to that other than you’ve taken the words right out of my mouth! I myself make cakes and I must admit that I do sometimes feel a little guilty when quoting a price for them, I suppose when you first here you must “think oh my goodness” but then when you think of the effort that goes into that individual product theres nothing that can touch it, and also you will never get two the same so thats also an added bonus and makes each cake so much more personal and unique! So lets not give up and give in to the giant supermarkets that would be such a terrible shame. It gives me so much pleasure to see the face of the person collecting their cake and you know in an instant that it is going to make their celebration no matter how big or small that little more special. I love my job and wont give up and I hope others out there wont either. Let the home bakers of the world unite i say!
ella says:
Jan 17, 2012
excellent post, one i wholeheartedly agree with, i could have written it myself!!
Rob Thomas says:
Jan 18, 2012
I couldn’t agree more – very well said indeed. People just don’t realise just how much expense, time and effort goes into making a cake.
Bespoke cakes can take many hours to make and the price rarely reflects this. As previously said above, when you take into consideration the amount of time taken it is nearly always at below minimum wage and more often than not the designer/baker does it for the love of it – simple as that!!
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brenda spotak says:
Feb 14, 2012
well i think we as cake makers and designers have all agreed that we all do it for the joy and love of it and for knowing what pleasure our endevours bring to the people who ask us to make them and for me that makes my work most worth while, its something i love to do and will continue to do it while people ask me to do it. later this year i have the homour of making my own daughters wedding cake and for me that really is such a great honour and will pour so much love into doing it tooas i do with all my cakes its such a labour of love and that itnobody can really put a price on the work we do but to see the joy our work brings is just magical!
Kim Stenhouse says:
Mar 10, 2012
So glad that I have read this! I have been decorating cakes now for just over a year, and have mainly done them as presents for friends and family to build up a portfolio. Now I am beginning to get some custom and recommendations and I am clueless on where to begin with charging. I would not have a response if they believed it was ‘overpriced compared to supermarkets’. For me it is a hobbie and something I enjoy rather than a business, so I know I will more than likely be underpricing, but the biggest payment for me is being given the opportunity to make and decorate a cake to make some ones celebration a little tastier!
Lorraine mcgarry says:
Apr 14, 2012
Well said! Im just starting out and decided that I would charge the same price for my cakes size’s weather they were for a Birthday or Wedding and you would pay extra for the decigne sugar flowers etc not because you are getting married,so far Im not doing to bad but I do have to keep reminding myself that when a customer says that is more than they wonted to pay,I try and guide them to a differant decigne not lower my price .As you said we are all working below minimum wage but do it for the love of our craft thank-you
Beth @ Aunt Bs Kitchen says:
Apr 16, 2012
Good post. I had a woman go absolutely postal with me on a wedding cake quote last year, even though–in addition to the time and materials required–she made the request less than two weeks before the wedding AND wanted a sample sheet cake to demonstrate both the decorating style and give enough portions for 20 people to taste before giving her approval to the final contract. I drove more than 40 km to deliver it, finished assembling it on site, had to buy fresh flowers out of my own pocket to supplement the ones she insisted on buying because she thought I’d quoted too high a price for the flowers. It WAS worth it…The bride was so thrilled with the finished product that she cried. The purchaser’s response to that: “Well, you should. I paid enough for it!” I still love what I do but it’s good now and then to have someone explain the cost and effort required to put such a thing together.
Debbie says:
Apr 17, 2012
Couldn’t have said it better myself. Excellent post xx
John LeFebvre says:
Apr 17, 2012
It’s the same with anything – you get what you pay for. I’m a photographer and it’s amazing how many people want photos for free or are generally put off by prices, regardless of the time and effort involved on my part. We all have bills to pay too!
Back on subject, my wife makes fruit cakes for the family every Christmas, and the occasional celebratory cake too. I know that it costs her between £20 and £30 just for the dry ingredients, and then she uses some of my prized single malt whisky in there too! Not cheap, but boy are they worth it 🙂
GUEST says:
Apr 17, 2012
yes that is all very well. i was quoted £90 for a one tier peppa pig cake. (a spcialist cake shop quoted me less than that) i for one would expect someone baking from home that doesnt have all the over heads of a shop and staff to think of would be a hell of alot cheaper than an actual cake shop, sometimes it is disgraceful the prices some independant bakers want to charge. im looking into learning how to do it all myself save over half the price that way! 🙂
Jues says:
Apr 19, 2012
Maybe when you have learnt how to do it yourself you will realise the time, effort and skill that goes into cake making, (not all but a lot) of cake shops use cake mix, not fresh quality ingrediens like most independent bakers do using their own home, so shops can charge less, they make inferior cakes! If you want quality you pay for it, it’s like clothes from primark vs selfridges, get what you pay for. Remember to add up the time it takes you to bake your cake, including your cleaning up time., it wil be more than you think! and so will the equipment.
Good luck!
Trace says:
Mar 19, 2013
Wow! Excellent reply Jues!!! Thanks so much on behalf of all home bakers.
denise says:
Apr 17, 2012
A lot a skilled cake makers and decorators quote prices on size and detail as i do myself.I too run my business from home and i too have bills and overheads to pay out for.What a lot of people dont realise is the time and “skill” that goes into creating a gorgeous celebration cake.
I wish you luck with your new venture in cake making and decorating.Perhaps when you have the finished item and you have added everything up that you have bought i.e ingredients,boards boxes ribbons icing the list goes on) but lets not forget the most important thing “TIME” because you never really get that back.Good luck.
margaret says:
Apr 19, 2012
well said iv been buying my items a little at at tin,and you have to buy the tins gas for baking in not cheep at all and yes home made cakes are the best.
Bernadette says:
Apr 19, 2012
Well said! People think that if you quote them £35, you’re overcharging already. As the saying goes “Good cakes are not cheap and cheap cakes are not good!” I’ll definitely be sharing this. Txs xx
Nicola Laurens says:
Apr 19, 2012
What a great article! I run a cake business from my kitchen and people just dont realise the cost of the ingredients alone, let alone other costs and my time. I too shall use the’good cakes are not cheap, cheap cakes are not good’ line and shall bear in mind the intent of your article when justifying the cost to a customer. Thank you and good luck with your business
Jules says:
Apr 19, 2012
Excellent article, well written, it’s a shame some people will think that we still charge too much, would they work for minimum wage or less (usually!) no they wouldn’t! I am going to share this with my customers! Thank you x
kayleigh says:
Apr 24, 2012
i actually hated cake especially cupcakes until a lady on facebook had an offer on and i ordered some for the other half, DID NOT KNOW CAKES COULD TASTE SO GOOD!!! i think ive found a reason to order from her every month since that offer
jemma says:
Jul 7, 2012
thank you so much for this post , i ave recently stared up my own catering business in january and im constantly getting horrid agressivly worded messages after ive given a quote, my cakes are a high quality standard and i put so much love into each and every one, people expect me to turn round and say it is guner cost £10 or something silly . i have ,ade a point now of regulary posting this from you on my website xx thank you so so much.
brenda spotak says:
Jul 9, 2012
I quite agree with you Jemma, like you i also make cakes and some people are just ont willing to pay for the creations we provide them with, its so disheartening i know only too well, but for those few who do appreciate our work it makes it all the more worthwhile i feel. I know its only cake at the end of the day but the thing is could they do it themselves? thats the burning question. most possibly not, dont get upset about those people they just dont appreciate quality thats what i say. as i keep being told “keep upi the good work” x
tracy says:
Sep 24, 2012
Well said if you are looking for a cheap cake go to the supermarkets but if you are looking so something special for that person go to a cake maker that will make it special for them supermarket only work around you buget not what you are looking for
Jen says:
Sep 24, 2012
I totally agree with this post, thanks for sharing, I’m sure it’s what a lot of people have been feeling too. Someone told me something once which I think is so true; if someone doesn’t want a cake because they don’t want to pay the price, don’t think of it as money lost, but time gained. x
jill rawlings says:
Oct 7, 2012
I totally agree with this post,i have recently started baking cakes for ppl and i am struggling to sort out a price list without feeling guilty.At the minute i am under charging but as i gain experience and skill i will up my prices,i dont think ppl realise what goes into a cake and when its not made in a super market its made personal to the persons request,it seems alot of ppl are having this problem but at the end of the day they can go somewhere else which will probably be dearer!!
Theresa says:
Oct 29, 2012
Thank you for Being the voice for all the creative independent bakers!
You are right as ingredients are not cheap if u make it to the way you would like it!
People do always expect us to under charge which means it digs into our own pockets so they can get it next to nothing!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who shares ur feelings.
The most hardest thing about making a cake is putting the price tag on.
Zohira says:
Nov 14, 2012
And you complain Imagine how little value this art is South America. I trtabajo in Colombia and increasingly comparing my work to suffer supermarket cakes. Now there is an American chain that sells cupcakes to less than U.S. $ 0.10 Imagine if that purchases but that receive clear
I try to explain to people the differences, it is worth the design, customization .. but not everyone understands and finally ask Why so expensive?
Really your article is very good. Hope that helps to realize that designing cakes can be treated with dignity,
regards
Janisdk says:
Jan 12, 2013
Well said. People just dont understand the effort that we are giving when making a cake.
Marlina chu says:
Mar 6, 2013
Too bad all of you don’t have a cake store here in Indonesia…the price of wedding cake can up to 10grand (USD) and even more and the customer just buy it without any argument.. Even for a simple birthday cake that I bought for my kids birthday the price can be as high as 100 USD for single layer with cream decoration that’s only for small birthday cake If using frosting the price can be much more expensive…
Janavee Webb says:
Mar 18, 2013
Very well stated!
Marie says:
Oct 16, 2013
Brilliantly said! Totally agree! Thanks for sharing your intelligent opinion.
Brenda says:
Oct 24, 2013
Pricing is the hardest thing, but I have a base price and depending on what people ask for i then work out a price from there. I mainly do 3D cakes which do tend to make the price higher, but saying that though the people I make them for are quite happy to pay the prices I ask and they say they are happy to pay that price because they want a unigue cake and to their requirements, Im very lucky in that respect but for other cakes some people will say I’ll get back to you and you know they wont so I say theyre the ones missing out and gives me more time to make them for people who appreciate quality and the the effort and love that go into my work.
steph says:
Mar 13, 2014
I recently read a very enlightening post made by a jeweller who specialised in bespoke pieces of hand made jewellery,
I don’t remember it word for word but she was approached by a customer who said that is very expensive a few gems, some wire and a clasp has to be worth £15.00 at the most the price tag was £40.00, the jeweller accepted the £15.00 and waited a week or so which it would have taken to produce the handmade piece before sending the item.
The item arrived with the customer in a beautiful presentation box and upon opening the box to the customers dismay was a few gems a clasp and a piece of wire along with a pair of pliers and a note simply saying this is what your £15.00 bought good luck with your creation.
Sooo maybe next time somebody suggests your cakes are over priced you should settle on a price and then parcel up the ingredients to the value of what they wanted to pay and let them use there own time to create something and see just how expensive it is.
“If you think a professional is expensive – wait until you have tried an amateur”
Lebasi Fuller says:
Jun 2, 2014
Very well said…. I even share the link on my page. All thumbs up .xx
Gemz says:
Jun 5, 2014
What !!!! Why so expensive bloody cheap skates
Iv had a cake made by Amy for my sons birthday it was really great price and once that cake was cut it was demolished in 30mins and this is a 2 tire large one too , It was delisious and it looked amazing
Iv ordered another for Father’s Day and iv had cupcakes too which were divine even my diabetic mum couldn’t resist eating one and anyone who tells u they can get one in the supermarket needs to be banned from even tasting your cakes xxx
Nurse4cherry1 says:
Sep 1, 2014
Very well said. Good luck to everyone who enjoys making quality cakes….and wants their customers to appreciate the love and care that goes into baking them.
Sam2_burke@icloud.com says:
Mar 16, 2016
I’m just starting out and worry about what to charge because I know people just think you throw them together in a flash, I’m quoting at the moment £70-80 for a two tier and around £40-50 for a single cake and that would also depend on the design would you say that was about right?
brenda spotak says:
Dec 5, 2017
Every word so very well said and explained perfectly to the last letter. People always ask me why do you do it and my reply is “because I love making them” its a passion and a joy to see the customers reaction to your creation youve produced from just a description or a suggestion on their part.