Notice Required

It is advised to order your cake well in advance of the date of your function. 2-3 weeks notice is required for most cakes however BBKakes will try to accommodate some short notice orders if possible. During Busy periods please be patience as response times may take longer than usual. Emailing all your requirements will help to speed up the process.

Some cakes such as High Heeled shoes do take 2-3 weeks notice as they need time to dry. Bookings are made on a first come, first pay basis. We are limited in the number of events each week. A minimum of 2 months’ notice is required for wedding cakes.​ Corporate event orders placed at least 2 months in advance so the order can be planned accordingly. Each cake created is completely custom made from start to finish, which means we do not have any pre-made cakes for sale. So please secure a date to avoid disappointment.​​ Unless a payment is placed, your cake order will not be saved for that date.

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How do I order?  

The simplest way to start the cake-ordering process is to fill out the Order form here.

Alternatively to help process your enquiry more quickly, please provide the following information.​ ALL cakes are bespoke to individual requirements.
Choose the amount of people you are catering for, Date, a flavour, design and simply contact BBKakes for a quote.​

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​~Date the cake is needed*
~Time
~The occasion type e.g. birthday, christening, etc...
~Design style or theme*​ Eg Round, Square, 2d (shaped) or 3d

​​​​​~How many people you are catering for​*
​~​​Flavour​*
​~​​​Filling*
~Message on the Cake

~Contact Number & Email address

 

*Without the highlighted information your quote can not be generated so

Please be as detailed and possible and you will be contacted back asap!

 

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You will then be contacted via email or phone to discuss your order.

 

 

Rum Fruit cakes require a minimum of 2 weeks to enhance the flavours depending on your preference. (£15-150+ will be added to the cost on the cake.)

All base prices are based on a Vanilla Sponge. All other flavour sponges are charged at £5.00- £30 extra depending on the volume.

Sugar models: Start from £10 per model subject to scale of the cake.

Photo images: Start from £10 and a min of 7 days’ notice is required

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Wedding cakes

Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding cakes or a more contemporary wedding cake, Bbkakes can help.

Always remember that we offer a fully bespoke wedding cake service and that you can contact bbkakes to discuss your requirements and we can design the perfect wedding cake for your special day.

Wedding Samples are charged at £30 for up to three flavours and an addit​ional charge of £5 per flavour which is redeemed if the order is placed.

We can deliver your cake anywhere in London. We can even deliver directly to your venue on your wedding day, and set the cake up for you, all at your convenience.

Although all cakes are made with quality ingredients, Wedding cakes are made with a slightly higher quality ingredients and supports which is reflected in both the taste and finish.

 

How much does a cakes cost?

Since all cakes are custom designed, and unique to each client, there are set prices. BBKakes cakes are priced according to flavours, size, complexity of design and details. All tiered cakes have a base starting pricing of £4/serving. Base pricing includes your choice of any classic flavoured cake and filling flavour combination, clean fondant finish, and very simple decoration. We find that most of our clients choose designs that range within £6-£12 per serving.

Major factors that affect the price include cake sculpting, detailed piping, editing & prints, airbrushing and other time consuming design elements.

Faux cake tiers (made From Styrofoam and fondant) are available at 50% the cost of a “real” tier of the same cake. This is a fantastic way to add height, size, and presentation when you have a smaller guest list. Ask for details.

All sculpted cakes have a minimum sizing of 15 servings; This is a minimum amount of actual cake to achieve these designs. But alternative designs can be made using other edible ingredients

Have a Budget? Bbkakes is always happy to work within your event budget, and encourage you to make contact to discuss options asap.

 

The main thing to think about do you want more cake? or more design?

Surcharge will be added to short notice bookings.

 

Samples & Cake tasting

Unfortunately, this service is limited to wedding cakes and cakes over £250 only. Samples are charged at £30 for up to three flavours and an addit​ional charge of £5 per flavour which is redeemed if the order is placed.

 

Payments

ALL cakes will require a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure the order which must be paid ASAP, with the remaining balance due 3 days before the day of collection/delivery. In the case of orders booked within 7 days the full amount will be required Immediately unless fix date and time has been made. For wedding cakes, the balance will be due 4 weeks prior to collection delivery.

 

Payments can be made via BACS (Online Bank Transfer)  or Payment link 4 days before collection. PLEASE CONFIRM which you  method of payment you would prefer once you have received your confirmation.

Not excepted: cheques or IOUs

 

Allergy ADVICE

BBKakes is happy to accommodate your allergies and intolerance's.  Cakes and cupcakes available in vegan, egg-less and gluten free flavours are limited. Cakes Contain Wheat flour (gluten), whole Egg, Buttermilk, Butter (from Milk), Sugar, Vegetable Fat, Rapeseed Oil, and some flavours contain extracts,  Colouring and Flavouring.

Chocolate cakes and Fruit Cakes may contain traces of Nuts. No Nuts are used in Any of the cakes. 

 

Please request ingredients for allergens in Bold if you are unsure.

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BBKakes will not except liability for the customer or any guests having allergic reactions. It is your responsibility to inform your guests. 

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Delivery- NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Delivery is subject to availability. A Full Postal Code is required to work out the charge. Greater London only.

Collection from Islington N1.- Full address in confirmation.

​​Cake Covering Glossary

Fondant: This is a semi soft icing, it helps in sealing the cake to keep in the moisture, a layer of traditional vanilla buttercream is placed before we layer each cake with fondant providing a great canvas for detailed work which is used on a majority of BBKakes cakes, However can be easily removed from your cake slice if your guests do not wish to eat it. 

Royal Icing: Hard traditional icing made with egg whites. Used mainly for hand piping and as a glue.

Buttercream: Soft icing made with butter & icing sugar should be kept in the fridge

 

Behind the Scenes

It is a big miss conception that the cakes are made in minutes and no effort is required even for the simplest of cakes. Let’s just give you a bit of “Cake for thought”!

Most cakes take between 4-8 hours or more but there are many stages which take place well before and during the making process.

 

High heel shoes take many stages due to the drying process and detailing, so notice is required as you would not want your shoe to break.

 

Ideas are created from scratch or have to be work out and dissembled from other designs. It can take hours researching themes, acquiring dimensions and ratios for cake replications of cars, Trainers, Drinks, etc. Composing your list of ideas, interests, and hobbies into a cake design.

 

Research and Development not a lot of people want the exact same thing so sourcing materials is a regular task. Working out fair prices & estimating the length of time which is always different.

 

Sometimes mock ups are made (not charged), sketches and collages’.

 

Baking and cooling cakes levelling, shaping and construction of cakes is another time consuming task.

 

Coordinating multiple orders alongside time managing each stage of the cake. Cleaning is a top priority as strict safe hygiene practice is implemented throughout each day.

 

Attention to detail is one of the most fundamental qualities provided at BBKakes, but this all takes time!

 

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Terms And Conditions

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS

ALL cakes will require a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure the order which must be paid ASAP, with the remaining balance due 3 days before the day of collection/delivery. In the case of orders booked within 7 days  the full amount will be required Immediately unless fix date and time has been made. For wedding cakes, the balance will be due 4 weeks prior to collection/ delivery. Surcharge will be added to short notice bookings.

 

PLEASE CONFIRM 

The time for collection or delivery asap, latest 2 days before.

If you are early for collection please be advised that you may have to wait. 9:30am-7pm unless otherwise confirmed. Please be advised if you are late for your collection or delivery you may not receive your cake if other arrangements cannot be made in time. It is your responsibility.

 

ALLERGY ADVICE

BBKakes is happy to accommodate your allergies and intolerance's. Cakes and cupcakes available in vegan, Egg-less and gluten free flavours are limited.

Cakes Contain Wheat flour (gluten), whole Egg, Buttermilk, Butter (from Milk), Sugar, Vegetable Fat, Rapeseed Oil, and some flavours contain extracts, Colouring's and Flavouring.

Chocolate cakes and Fruit Cakes may contain traces of Nuts. No Nuts are used in Any of the cakes. 

 

Please request ingredients for allergens in Bold if you are unsure.

 

BBKakes will not except liability for the customer or any guests having allergic reactions. It is your responsibility to inform your guests. 

 

GENERAL

The cakes may contain nuts or nut product ingredients. The cakes may also contain non-edible products. You will be advised of these and it will then be yours / caterers responsibility to ensure that these are removed before cutting and serving the cake to yourself and any guests. You / caterers may also be asked to return non-edible products to BBKakes as it is to enhance the design of the cake and is not charged within your order.

 

STORAGE

Cakes will last for up to 5 days from collection and Cupcakes 2 days. Please do not refrigerate your cake unless told otherwise. It is best kept in a cool dark place on a flat sturdy surface.

 

RECYCLE

Recycle your used clean Cake Boards and Boxes and you can receive money off your next order. Make savings of up to £10.​ Ask for More details!

 

Communication

Please limit the amount if communication e.g., emails, calls, Facebook and texts as this can not only cause confusion and delays in other orders.  Email is the best form as each party can referrer back to the messages. Please reply to corresponding emails. Once you have received a confirmation you must reply to any highlight PLEASE CONFIRM. If you have any amendments to your order then a new confirmation will be sent back to you.

 

VISUALS

Are available on request for new designs only. ONE Free Sketch or colour drawings are charged at £5 per drawing . If you have sent a picture of your design or seen on the website then a drawing will not be sent.  For a Photo of your order before collection/Delivery will be charged at £5.

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Please confirm your order by email or make payment as confirmation.  All highlighted PLEASE CONFIRM must be replied asap as this may cause delay to your order.