Frequently Asked Questions

I’m expecting over 200 guests- including the insatiable Uncle John. How many tiers will my wedding cake need?

Getting the size perfect is an important part of our consultation. To get a sense of your options, consider that a wedding cake with three or four tiers typically feeds from 75 to 250 people. We can continue adding tiers, or you can consider having your display cake supplemented by a sheet cake. For larger weddings, this is a cost effective alternative- undecorated backup sheets are available at $3.50 per serving.

What happens at the wedding cake consultation?

Bring your mother and your maid of honor and make it a special occasion. We’ll sit down at a festive table and sample several delectable flavors. As we look at a portfolio of design options, we’ll discuss your dream cake.

I’m so busy during the day- how flexible are you with setting a time for scheduling?

Very. We can meet Monday through Saturday, at any time between 11 am and 5 pm. Give us a call at (510) 665-9836 to set up a time that works for you.

How much do your wedding cakes cost?

A typical three tier cake which serves 100-135 people is priced at $618. The overall price depends on many factors- ingredients, number of tiers, tier sizes, customized designs. We’ll go over your needs during our consultation and give you a specific cost.

We’re having a themed wedding - how can your cake fit in?

Beautifully! Our cakes are designed to enhance the environments they’re displayed in. We’ll create a customized design, incorporating the colors and patterns of your special day. We encourage you to bring any design ideas or inspirations to the consultation. From fabric swatches to invitations, these details make the day truly yours- we look forward to making your unique vision a reality.

We’re opting for a small, intimate wedding. Please tell me there is no minimum order - I don’t want to spend my honeymoon eating wedding cake.

Goodness, no- save your carryon space for sunblock! We have no minimum orders. In fact, special event cakes smaller than 100 servings are priced per project.

We’re getting married in August- raspberry season! Can you incorporate our favorite fruit?

Of course! We love working with the freshest fruit of the season. We’ll incorporate berries into your wedding cake’s unique design, or add them to any mousse or Bavarian cream filling. Liqueur can be added to the cake or filling for an additional charge.

My bride adores lilacs. Can you decorate our wedding cake with them?

We’re happy to add safe, unsprayed flowers of your choice to the decorations. We can supply the flowers, or we can coordinate with your florist. During our consultation, be sure to ask about hand-molded sugar or chocolate flowers - a romantic and tasty touch.

We’re getting married in July and need 400 servings of Espresso Tango.

We take reservations on a first come, first-served basis. Simply make a 50% deposit to secure the date. This deposit is refundable up to two months before the date, after that there will be no refund.

My fiancé & I can’t decide between Red Velvet cake and Chocolate cake. When do we have to let you know our final choice?

Both are delicious - may this be your marriage’s most challenging decision. Actually you can both have your cake and eat it, too. Each tier can have a different flavor, or you can combine flavors in one tier. Enjoy the dilemma, but come to an agreement soon: we’ll need the final flavor and design details two weeks prior to the event.

How much advance notice do you require?

It depends on the occasion! Wedding cakes, with all their elaborate glory, usually require three months notice. A special occasion cake, however, can be set up with a week’s time. Just be aware that we limit the number of events in a weekend in order to give each project the attention it deserves.

Where do you deliver?

We’ll go anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area within an hour’s drive of Berkeley. Delivery fees start at $35 and are determined according to the distance, time and set up requirements.

Grandma’s turning 80 next month- can you whip up some Chocolate Decadence?

We can create a special occasion cake for whatever you want to celebrate! Whether it’s baby’s first birthday cake or just a cake to celebrate the fact that it's Tuesday, our custom designs make each occasion unique. Is Junior a baseball fiend? Bring a copy of his team’s logo to your consultation and watch his eyes light up when he sees his handcrafted Happy Homerun Cake. No copy-written materials, though. There’s a huge fine for copying other folk’s designs.

Do you only do wedding and special event cakes? How about cupcakes or cookies?

Absolutely - who doesn’t love cupcakes? A perfect, tiny cake - one for each plate. Depending on the decoration and filling, cupcakes start at $3.50 per serving. We can also provide cookies, starting at $3.00 per serving.

What types of payment do you accept?

We accept checks or cash, but no credit cards. Also, final payment is due two weeks prior to the event.

What’s up with freezing the top tier for a year?

This is tradition dating back to the days of fruitcakes dominating the wedding scene. Those old fashioned desserts had been frosted by lard to preserve them. It was a reminder that marriages, like fruitcakes, grow sweeter over time. A lovely theory, but, unless you’re serving fruitcake, we don’t recommend it. Still, we’re romantics as well: on your first anniversary, we’ll make you a fresh wedding cake, no charge. Or, for those who are sentimental about following tradition, we’ll include both your wedding cake’s top tier and a box to freeze it in- free of charge.