The Process
Mama Cakes understands that taking time to explore your dream cake is the most exciting part of the creative process. It’s a great opportunity to find the perfect combination of design and flavours to complement your wedding theme. From your initial consultation to the moment you slice into your beautiful wedding cake, Mama Cakes will work with you to perfect every last detail.
Mama Cakes’ consultation and delicious cake tasting is the first step to plan and conceptualise your wedding cake dreams with our creative team.
Once you have booked your venue, it is the best time to reserve your special date in Mama Cakes’ diary with a £50 non-returnable deposit.
After placing your order, Mama Cakes will continue to work with you to perfect every detail of your cake, and will provide you with sketches of your cake to assist in the creative process.
The remaining balance to be paid in full, one month prior to your wedding day.
Four weeks before your wedding, Mama Cakes will review the cake sketches, details and guest numbers with you, to ensure everything is to your satisfaction.
Mama Cakes will make arrangements to securely deliver and display your handcrafted cake; all you need to do is relax and enjoy your special day.
Wedding Cake Tasting & Consultation
During your initial Wedding Cake Consultation, we take time to discuss all your ideas. It is also a great opportunity to talk about cake options in terms of size, shape, serving portions and decoration. Prior to your consultation, we prepare delicious sample cakes* (vanilla with homemade strawberry conserve, lemon with homemade lemon curd, caramel with salted caramel and the much-loved chocolate with chocolate ganache and hazelnut oil).
Our Wedding Cake Tasting and Consultation experience costs £15 non-returnable per couple and is payable when you schedule your appointment. During your consultation meeting, we will provide you with a tailored quote based on our discussions. The consultation fee will be deducted from the cost of the cake if you place an order. In the unlikely event that you cancel your consultation with at least 48hs notice, we will offer an alternative date.
* Please advise us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking your consultation.
Tailored Cake Tasting
If you would like to try a specific Mama Cakes cake flavour, a Tailored Cake Tasting is just for you…
Mama Cakes’ tailored session includes four cake flavours of your choice plus a cup of tea or coffee. The cost per session is £30 non-returnable per couple and is payable when you schedule your appointment. Please note, Tailored Cake Tasting fees are NOT deductible from the cost of the cake order.
* Please advise us of any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking your tailored consultation.
BOOKINGS
If you are ready to book your date, we make things simple: we request £50 non-returnable deposit to SAVE YOUR DATE with Mama Cakes, payable with a Credit Card, PayPal or Cash. You will then receive a link to our client area with details of your wedding date.
Unable To Visit Us In Person?
Mama Cakes works with customers from all across the United Kingdom, as well as couples coming to get married in the UK from abroad. We love nothing more than to meet our Brides and Grooms in person, however, if that is just not possible, we are happy to work with you by telephone, Skype or email.
Finding inspiration for your Wedding Cake?
Some brides will have started dreaming about their own wedding from a young age and know exactly what they want. However, many brides will find themselves with less than a year to go until the big day with no clear idea of what they want, let alone the finer details such as the dress and the cake.
Mama Cakes understand the pressures of trying to come up with ideas and finding new inspiration. Here is some good news. You are going to be the source of inspiration – your favourite colours, your invitation, your dress or simply a texture that you love. We will create a wedding cake totally unique and personal which will provide an unrivalled event WOW – and of course, that wonderful photo opportunity.
Wedding Cake Tips
Cake Size
Not everyone needs a slice, nor will they want one. We will talk you through just how to decide on the size of your chosen masterpiece and then how best to manage the many flavour options as well as deciding the serving size.
Special Dietary Requirements
We will need to know in advance if any of your guests have a special dietary request. If this is the case, we will deliver a personalised and sealed box with an individual cake. Therefore, you won’t need to sacrifice your wedding cake flavours and everyone will be catered for.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Do You Charge?
All custom-made cakes are priced individually. The final price varies from cake to cake depending on the complexity of the design. We are happy to work within your event budget and will provide a quotation in writing before you commit to purchase.
Can I Collect My Wedding Cake?
No. Mama Cakes deliver directly to your celebration, taking the stress away from you on the day, and ensuring the setup of our cakes and desserts is exactly as we promised it would be, leaving you to relax and enjoy your celebration.
How Do I Book?
Once you have decided to order from Mama Cakes, we will request a £50 non-returnable deposit to secure your chosen date in our diary. Unfortunately, Mama Cakes is not able to guarantee a specific date until the order has been made and the £50 deposit paid as agreed. The remaining balance is to be paid in full four weeks before the wedding/celebration.
Do You Cater To People With Allergies & Intolerances?
We can provide delicious gluten-free options for your special celebration. Whilst we work hard to create a special cake to your specific requirements, Mama Cakes must inform customers that we work in a kitchen where nuts are stored, and therefore cannot guarantee our products are ‘nut-free’.
How Do I Pay?
We accept bank transfer, cash or PayPal (we can take card payments too). When ordering, please tell us about your payment preference and we will send you all the necessary details.
I Love A Certain Type Of Flower. Can You Make It For Me Out Of Sugar For Our Cake?
Of course, we can! We just adore making sugar flowers, they are a stunning reminder of your beautiful day and, stored properly, can be admired for many years to come.
How Far in Advance Do You Book for Weddings and Other Large Special Events?
Weddings can be booked up to two years in advance. To be confident of a booking, we recommend booking with us at least 12-18 months in advance. The wedding season typically books up very quickly and Mama Cakes is much in demand. If you have a last minute request however, we will always try to make it work for you if we can.
I Just Want a Simple Cake! How Far in Advance Should I Book My Cake?
We would always suggest that the earlier the better, however we will always try our best to accommodate last minute requests if we can.
How Should We Prepare for Our Wedding Consultation?
Start by looking at some images online – you can find plenty of options in Pinterest and Instagram – save the pictures that appeal to you. We can use these pictures to identify the styles that you like and help create your ideal wedding cake. We’ll get to know what shapes, colours and design features you’re drawn towards. We also have a lot of display cakes in our studio, so you can get an idea of what it may actually look like on your big day.
We look forward to welcoming you to our exquisite cake studio soon.