Occasion Cakes
If you're searching for a show stopper of a cake to take centre stage at your event, you're in the right place! We're passionate about cake here and hope that we can be a part of your celebration!
Don't see what you're looking for below? Get in touch, I'd be happy to answer your questions.
Check my availability for your event
Checking my availability for your special occasion is hassle free, just click the Check Availability option or send me an Email including as much information about your celebration as possible (guest numbers, date of event, design inspiration etc.). There is no obligation to proceed with an order when checking availability. A telephone call may be scheduled upon request to discuss your cake design.
Generally, a minimum of 4 weeks notice is required when placing orders for occasion cakes, however, during less busy periods I may be able to accommodate short notice orders (depending on design). Use the Check Availability option to check if I have any short notice availability. If I have short notice availability, I would be happy to accommodate your order.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours, however, during particularly busy times it may take me a little longer to respond so thank you in advance for your patience.
Save the date with a deposit.
Save the date for your special occasion with a £50 booking fee. Booking fees are applied to your overall total.
A booking fee secures your date in my diary and is non-refundable.
The Fun Part - Design
The design process for special occasion cakes is usually carried out via email. Telephone consultations can be scheduled upon request if preferred. In person or zoom consultations are available by appointment only.
I work on a wide variety of styles and techniques including sculpted cakes, hand painted cakes, sugar and wafer paper flowers, and some novelty cakes. I take all design inspiration provided by the client into account, however, it is important to note that although every effort is made to perfectly match colours, I could never guarantee an exact colour match.
It's What's Inside That Counts - Cake
All cakes are freshly baked and carefully handcrafted in the Sweet and Lowe Cake Design home kitchen using the highest quality and locally sourced (where possible) ingredients. Each cake is coated in an indulgent layer of white chocolate ganache to ensure a perfectly smooth canvas and crisp edges, and finished in fondant.
For tiered cakes, each tier can be made in a different flavour. See my Flavours section for current flavour offerings. Luxury flavours incur an additional charge. Some flavours are not available for sculpted cakes due to the required structure and stability. You will be notified of this at the time of enquiry.
Serving Sizes
Servings are typically calculated based on the following portion sizes:
Coffee serve - 1" x 1" x height of cake - typical for events and large gatherings
Dessert serve - 1" x 2" x height of cake - a larger serve sometimes preferred when there's just a few guests
It's up to you which serving guide you prefer to use, if any, however, I always calculate servings based on the 1"x1" coffee serve.
The necessary part - Pricing
Each cake is tailored to you and your event with pricing depending on the size, serving numbers, design, intricacy and any added elements. Prices therefor vary from cake to cake. Currently, my special occasion cakes start from £85. See my FAQ's page for more.
Allergies and Special Dietary Requirements
All cakes contain dairy, eggs and gluten and are lovingly handcrafted in the Sweet and Lowe home kitchen where nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten and other allergens are present so are therefor are NOT SUITABLE for those with food allergies.
Balance due, Transport and Care of your Cake
For cakes totalling less than £150 balance is due upon collection.
Cakes totalling £150 or more, the balance is payable 14 days before your event.
Delivery is available if required and charged at £20 base rate + £1 per mile in both directions.
eg. Total to deliver to venue 15 miles away £50.
When collecting your cake on warm days, please arrive with your air conditioning on.
Cake must be placed in a clean, steady, level area of the car. ie. passenger footwell or boot of your car.
Cakes should be stored in the box, and out of direct sunlight.
Do not place in the fridge unless specifically instructed.
Store any cut slices in an airtight container.
Consume cake within 3 days of collection to enjoy at it's best.