FAQ
1. What kind of cakes do you make?
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I make tall, layered round or square cakes.
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Please choose from the CAKE MENU section to see my flavours, or let me know your own flavour combination.
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My preferred medium to ice cakes is Buttercream. My favourite one is Italian Meringue Buttercream which is lush, silky and not too sweet. However I also use other types of buttercream such as French, Russian, Bean-paste, American or Ganache Buttercream.
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I make fully iced, semi-naked and naked cakes.
2. What about design?
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I produce contemporary designs straight out of my imagination. My aim is to create beautiful artistic cakes using a fresh approach, therefore each cake is unique and cannot be reproduced.
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I like to draw inspiration from paintings, nature and even details you might find on a dress. I am very free in my style and I like to work with contrasting elements.
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If you are interested in my cakes please get in touch via email and let me know what inspires you.
3. What I don't do is ...​
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Copy cakes made by other bakers or replicate exact copies of my own cakes.
Each cake is unique.
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Novelty cakes and cakes covered in fondant (sugar-paste).
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Cakes for others to decorate.
4. When can I place an order?
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I would normally need at least two weeks notice, although I strongly recommend sending an enquiry at least a month in advance if you know you'll need a cake for a certain date.
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I only take a limited number of orders.
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I don't own a shop and I only take orders for bespoke cakes.
5. How do I place an order?
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Please send me an e-mail with your enquiry - I generally try to respond within 24 hours.
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I would need to know for how many people you'll need the cake and what the occasion is.
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If you have a specific request in terms of flavour please do let me know in your enquiry.
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Delivery not available, collection only in Waltham Forest, London E17.
6. ALLERGENS
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My kitchen isn't nut-free. I won't take orders from customers with severe allergies to: PEANUTS, TREE-NUTS, SESAME. My kitchen is also not free from: EGGS, MILK, GLUTEN, WHEAT, SOYA. I won't take orders from customers with severe allergies to any of these ingredients.
7. Do you make Gluten-free, Egg-free and Dairy-free, Vegan cakes?
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Yes, I do.
8. What about payment?
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All orders are confirmed upon full payment 7 days in advance.
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Bank transfer is my preferred method for receiving payment. I will send you an order confirmation via e-mail with my bank details.
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I do not accept payment in cash.
9. What's the price range?
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The price depends on cake size, type of ingredients, design complexity, time & labour.
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The starting price for a tall, layered 6" cake for around 10-12 people is £120.
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Extra deluxe ingredients and complex decorations not included in the starting price.
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To enquire about different sizes or to get a quote please get in touch via e-mail.
10. What about decorations?
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Decorations with Fresh Flowers (non edible) and Fresh Fruit are subject to season availability.
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If you'd like to use Edible Fresh Flowers those will need to be ordered well in advance.
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Other type of decorative options include:
- Chocolate​ Artwork (Sails, Barks, Bowls, Spheres)
- Rice or Wafer Paper Art
- Sugar-paste Elements
- Buttercream Art (Palette Knife Art)
- Pressed Edible Flowers