Your Sweet Stuff Cake Art Order Checklist

It doesn't matter if you are looking at wedding cakes, birthday cakes or a cake for a special occasion, the below questions are a great starting point for me to understand your needs. By looking at the below information before making your appointment with me, you will also have a clearer picture of what you want in a cake. I have a stack of recent cake magazines, so don't buy them, feel free to flick through a few when we meet. Stuck for ideas? The internet will be a great starting place, Google your ideas and you will be amazed with what you will find.

Tastings - yes I do tastings, this is something I am happy to do at our first meeting, no extra charge. I believe in old fashion customer service and if this gives you piece of mind and you feel comfortable knowing how good my cakes taste, then come on over for a cuppa and a taste of the cakes!

Will delivery of the cake be needed? If so, what is the delivery time and address details? You will need to be sure that you are aware of delivery charges and conditions, please ask me about this option!

If you are picking the cake up yourself? We will need to set a time, I usually have a pick up time of after midday, but this can be adjusted if needed for a day time event.

Do you have a budget for your cake? Yep, if you have 50 guests coming and you have your heart set on a 3 tier mad hatter, this will cost a lot of money! Be prepared to spend a little bit more on a cake that requires a lot of work, if you are buying a specialty cake, this is something you normally can't get at a cake shop, so the prices will be very different. Some cakes take days of work, my cost of labour AND ingredients needs to be covered.

How many guests will the cake be serving? - This is vital to know so i can work out the price, if numbers go down and you wish to change the size of the cake, I will need 2 WEEKS notice so I can buy the correct size board etc. Also remember this may effect the design of the cake.

Do you want to serve the cake as dessert or finger size portions to be served with coffee? Dessert options work out cheaper when you are talking with your venue or caterer, which gets you excited because you are saving money...... but it will make the price of the cake increase dramatically because you need a bigger cake! Please let me know as soon as you can if this is an option. Dessert size is not a 'slice or wedge' either, it is a 2" x 2" size, again if you need a large portion, please let me know.

What flavour would you like the cake / cakes? - Mud cakes are better for carved/3D or mad hatter cakes because they are firm holding.

Do any of your guests have special dietary requirements? If so, I can make cupcakes to cater for them (minimum of 6 cupcakes) This will be an additional $30.00 for 6 cupcakes made to suit the requirement and match the theme if possible.

What are the themes for your cake design? Do you have any particular colours, fabric, ribbons or laces samples you can bring to our meeting? These are great references for me to get your themes to match as close as I can. Photos of bridal gowns, suits, wedding or party invitations. Company logos or maybe you would like to highlight the quirky personalities or hobbies of the person / people the cake is being made for.

Cake Couple Toppers: I will need to be sent a photograph of the couple, noting eye colour, FULL details of the outfits will be wearing, flowers, button holes, hair styles and poses and position on the cake to ensure I get the full effect of making the couple...look like the couple!

If you are using fresh flowers will your florist be assembling them onto the cake? I will need contact details of your florist and you will need to make sure your florist is using food safe flowers (not treated with pesticides) and they are non toxic flowers.

Is there an inscription to be written on the cake? If so I will need this is writing from you the exactly what it is, please check spelling etc.

Payment methods. - Cash or EFT

Booking confirmation - is only confirmed with 50% deposit and signed contract.

Balance of Payment - I require this 7 DAYS prior to your event. The cake will not be delivered if the balance is not paid, all cake orders must be paid in full for the delivery or pick up to take place. Please do not ask for an account or to pay me later as I will have to decline, which is stressful for us both.

Cancellation policy - I will retain the 50% deposit as I purchase the ingredients and cake boards etc early, this also covers the fact I lose money from not taking another cake order for the date you have.

Questions? - Please feel free to ask as many as you need! this is a cake for a special occasion and I want this to be the fun part of organising!