Prices & Portions
“How much will my cake cost?’ is a question I get asked regularly.
Wedding cake prices are dependent on a number of factors. The number of guests and cake servings required, the complexity of design and amount of sugar decoration and sugar flowers required.
The prices below will give you an approximate idea of what you can expect to pay. They are based on a plain buttercream or fondant finish, with ribbon, for the size of cake you require.
Specific design elements, toppers and sugar flowers will be additional cost.
Final prices will be provided after we have completed a full consultation of your requirements, and the final design has been agreed.
Please note the prices below do not include delivery and set up which will be included within your quotation.
Your cake will be one of the highlights of your Wedding Day and as such, I will ensure that it has my complete attention throughout its creation.
Fondant Wedding Cakes
- 2 Tier Cake to serve approximately 60 – Price from £375+
- 3 Tier Cake to serve approximately 120 – Price from £525+
- 4 Tier Cake to serve approximately 165 – Price from £625+
- 5 Tier Cake to serve approximately 210 – Price from £725+
Serving numbers are based on Finger Servings which are cut to 1″ x 1″ x 5″
If you wish to serve the Wedding Cake as a Dessert, servings are 1″ x 2″ x 5″. Your cake size would need to take this into consideration as the slices are larger.
Semi-Naked and Buttercream Cakes
- 2 Tier Cake to serve approximately 60 – Price from £300+
- 3 Tier Cake to serve approximately 120 – Price from £450+
Semi-Naked and Buttercream Cake finishes are only available between September and May.
A question that I get asked a lot is “how much cake do I need”?
Whilst generally cakes are cut into triangle portions, traditionally, wedding and celebration cakes are cut into horizontal finger sized portions. It is a more efficient way to cut a cake. A cake that would normally cut into 8 triangle portions would easily cut into 20 finger portions.
The difference is the size of the slice. The average height of a cake is around 4” – 5”. Wedding cakes are cut into 1” x 1” portions. Celebration or desert cakes are cut into 2” x 1” portions.
The chart below will help you calculate the size of cake you would need. The cake would be cut based on a visual calculation of about an inch square, so it is best to be cautious when calculating the amount you need. Its always better to have a few extra portions available rather than not enough.
Round & Square Cakes
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
The guide prices are based on a plain buttercream or fondant finish with ribbon. Specific design elements, cake toppers and sugar flowers are an additional cost, confirmed once your design has been agreed at consultation.
Fondant wedding cakes have a smooth, flawless sugar paste finish and start from £375 for a 2 tier cake. Semi-naked and buttercream cakes have a lighter, more rustic finish and start from £300 for a 2 tier cake, but are only available between September and May.
Portion numbers depend on the size and number of tiers you choose. As a guide, a 2 tier cake serves approximately 60, a 3 tier cake approximately 120, a 4 tier cake approximately 165, and a 5 tier cake approximately 210, based on traditional finger portions. We can recommend the best size for your guest numbers during your consultation.
Yes. Realistic handmade sugar flowers are a speciality and can be designed to complement your wedding flowers and overall cake design.
Absolutely. Every wedding cake is designed around your style, colour scheme, flowers, venue and theme. A digital design of your cake is created at your consultation so you can see exactly how it will look before the final details are agreed.
Yes. Different tiers can have different flavours, allowing you to offer a variety of choices for your guests.
Yes. Every wedding cake is personally delivered and set up, due to the delicate nature of the cake and sugar flowers, with timings arranged directly with your venue and wedding coordinator. Delivery and set-up costs are not included in the guide prices but will be added to your final quotation.
Cake Design by Gillian creates wedding and celebration cakes for customers across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and the Cotswolds.
We recommend enquiring as early as possible, ideally 9 to 12 months before your wedding date, as availability books up quickly, especially during peak wedding season. There are occasionally late availability slots, so it’s always worth getting in touch even if your date is close.
Wedding cake prices depend on the number of guests, the complexity of the design and the amount of sugar decoration or sugar flowers required. As a guide, fondant wedding cakes start from £375 for a 2 tier cake (serving approximately 60) up to £725+ for a 5 tier cake (serving approximately 210). Semi-naked and buttercream cakes start from £300 for a 2 tier cake, available September to May only. These prices are based on a plain finish with ribbon; toppers, sugar flowers and other design elements are additional. Your final price is confirmed after a full consultation.
