Custom Cake Enquiries
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Thank you for considering Cake & Co for your special occasion.
Please note that custom cakes are individually quoted and do not follow the pricing shown for our standard cake collection cakes.
Custom cakes require significantly more time and labour to create, including design consultation, planning, colour matching, decorating, handmade elements, edible images, toppers, modelling, intricate piping and other custom finishes.
As a guide, most custom cake designs begin from approximately $180+, with our smallest two-tier custom cake designs beginning from approximately $400+.
Pricing is determined by the number of serves required and the complexity of the design. Designs featuring custom decorations, handmade elements, toppers, character themes, fondant work or detailed finishes will be quoted individually and should not be compared to our standard cake collection pricing.
Before submitting your enquiry, please provide as much of the following information as possible:
• Date required
• Number of serves required
• Occasion
• Preferred flavour(s)
• Any dietary requirements
• Design style or theme
• Reference images
SERVING SIZE GUIDE
The number of serves required is one of the most important pieces of information needed to provide an accurate quote.
If you're unsure how many serves you'll need, please refer to our Serving Size Guide below before submitting your enquiry.
REFERENCE IMAGES
Reference images are welcome and help us understand the style you're hoping to achieve. While we do not directly replicate another decorator's work, we can use inspiration images as a guide when creating your custom design.
Once we receive your enquiry, we'll be in touch as soon as possible with availability and a personalised quotation.
Email - orders@cakeandco.co.nz
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Serving Sizes
Cake Sizes & Servings
Choosing the right cake size can be confusing, so we've put together this guide to help.
Our serving recommendations are based on two different slice sizes:
Dessert Slices – Generous portions typically served as dessert.
Coffee Slices – Smaller 1" square portions, commonly served at weddings, events and celebrations where guests are also enjoying other food.
If you'd like larger portions, simply choose a cake size that serves more guests.
Understanding Our Cakes
Layer Cakes
Layer cakes are made up of 2 or 3 layers of cake, filled with buttercream, fruit fillings, curds, ganache or other fillings between each layer.
Example:
- 6" 2 Layer Cake
- 8" 3 Layer Cake
Tiered Cakes
Tiered cakes consist of multiple layer cakes stacked on top of one another in the traditional wedding cake style.
Example:
- 5" 3 Layer + 7" 3 Layer = 2 Tier Cake
- 5" 3 Layer + 7" 3 Layer + 9" 3 Layer = 3 Tier Cake
Single Tier Cake Servings
6" Cake (15cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Single Layer | 6-8 | 10-12 |
| Double Layer | 8-10 | 12-20 |
| Triple Layer | 10-14 | 16-24 |
9" Cake (23cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
| Single Layer | 12-16 | 16-24 |
| Double Layer | 16-20 | 20-30 |
| Triple Layer | 20-24 | 30-48 |
11" Cake (27.5cm Diameter)
| Size | Dessert Serves | Coffee Serves |
| Single Layer | 16-24 | 24-30 |
| Double Layer | 20-30 | 28-44 |
| Triple Layer | 26-34 | 40-64 |
Tiered Wedding Cakes
The serving numbers below are based on coffee-sized portions.
2 Layer Per Tier
| Cake Size | Serves |
| 5" + 7" | 30 |
| 6" + 8" | 40 |
| 6" + 9" | 50 |
| 8" + 10" | 64 |
| 9" + 11" | 74 |
| 5" + 7" + 9" | 60 |
| 6" + 8" + 10" | 72 |
| 6" + 9" + 11" | 90 |
3 Layer Per Tier
| Cake Size | Serves |
| 5" + 7" | 40 |
| 6" + 8" | 56 |
| 6" + 9" | 70 |
| 8" + 10" | 84 |
| 9" + 11" | 92 |
| 5" + 7" + 9" | 92 |
| 6" + 8" + 10" | 112 |
| 6" + 9" + 11" | 140 |
Cutting Tall Cakes
Tall cakes can be difficult to cut into traditional wedges.
For the neatest and most accurate servings, we recommend cutting tall cakes into 1" coffee slices, which is the method used by most wedding venues and caterers.
Tiered Cake Pricing
Our smallest tiered cake begins from $400.
Tiered cakes require additional internal supports, boards, assembly time and transportation materials, making them significantly more labour intensive than single-tier cakes.
Final pricing is based on the design, decorations and finishing details requested.
Flowers, handmade decorations, edible images, toppers and other custom elements are quoted separately.
We recommend arranging a consultation for all tiered cake enquiries.