FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Maybe, maybe not, but it really does not matter as I can create just about anything in cake! I will tell you if I do not think I can do it, and you are welcome to go elsewhere.

  • Yes, I do, and I love baking this way. It is how we eat at home, and I challenged myself to create a range of cakes and desserts, so if you have a special diet or lifestyle choice, you can "have your cake and it too"! Please tell me if you have specific ingredients you cannot have so I can accommodate you. If you are highly allergic, I cannot accept responsibility for any adverse reactions, but rest assured that all care is taken when cleaning the kitchen, and I adhere to all safety standards.

  • When you know you have a special occasion that requires cake, it is a great idea to let me know as soon as possible, as I accept orders on a first-in, first-served basis! Keep in mind that September to May each year is extremely busy! I accommodate short-notice orders where possible, but I encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

    Your birthdays and anniversaries all occur on the same date every year, so if you're booking accommodation, think about booking the other services you might require at the same time. Generally, four weeks notice is ideal for an extravagant cake. The shorter the notice, the simpler the cake will be. I take wedding cake bookings up to 12 months in advance. We'll start planning six months out, and finalise everything around three months before your special day.

  • Unless I've actually made it, I really don't know. Please fill out my cake enquiry form and answer the questions as honestly as possible. I'm not here to rip you off! It's my job to gather as much information as I can from you so I can fulfil your brief.

    I can give you a quote on what I can do, but I do not copy another person's work. Naturally, the more you would like me to do, the more it will cost. As a guide, an extravagant cake for 30 people will cost around $300 ($10pp), while a simpler cake is about $225 ($7.50pp) for dessert. Smaller servings are available.

  • I make cake toppers from Callebaut chocolate or gum paste. I don't have the facility to make edible images or laser-cut cake toppers, but I do have recommended suppliers that I regularly use. Deezee Designs in Perth are excellent for edible images. We like to allow seven business days for delivery. GR Laser Engraving and Cutting in Forster is fabulous for cake toppers.

  • No. Fresh is best! I always use quality ingredients and local produce when available.

  • I love Callebaut chocolate. The mouthfeel is smooth, tastes delicious, and does what it's supposed to! Dark, milk and white chocolate options are available.

    Natural Vanilla Store is a unique vanilla product manufacturer and international distributor based in Perth, WA. They guarantee that their vanilla products are manufactured to the highest quality with a focus on maximising intense vanilla flavours.

    I like supporting local Australian businesses, and their vanilla products are simply delicious!

  • I have to keep telling myself, "I am not a shop!" as I am capable of high production. So, no, you cannot just turn up and buy a cake. I work from my commercial kitchen in my home. However, I supply Country Palings Petals and Pots Café in Green Point NSW 2428. It is the perfect place for you to go and sample my cakes before ordering. They also have delicious beverages and a beautiful gift shop!

  • I will give you instructions for your specific cake. One thing to remember is that cake tastes better when not served straight from the fridge.

    I recommend you remove your cake from the refrigerator one hour before serving so your cake becomes even more luscious and enjoyable.

    If you are picking up and travelling with your cake, please bring a size-appropriate Esky or cooler box and ice bricks.

    Once the cake leaves me, you accept all responsibility for it.

    If you prefer me to deliver, it is a $80/hour return to Smiths Lake.

  • Cakes are expected to do a lot of crazy things nowadays. The taller your cake is, the more support it needs inside to help it stay stable and structurally sound. This includes inserting a dowel through the centre of the cake and in each tier beneath the top to hold each tier up and in place.

    Do you know why some cakes melt across the dance floor at weddings in the heat of Summer? Because the creator has not understood the logistics of the venue and properly supported the cake!

  • I prefer to make cakes than deliver cakes! I aim to stay as local to Pacific Palms as possible. Our area is called Barrington Coast.

    Delivery is generally from Smiths Lake to Buladelah and Tuncurry, but I do deliver farther afield.

    Delivery is $80/hour return to Smiths Lake.

    Some cakes require a set-up fee but we will discuss this. If you are too far away, I recommend that you find a local person in the area you are having your event, especially if it's a wedding, as logistics play a big part in the day.

    If anything drastic happens with a cake, I know I can quickly go home and fix the problem. You want this option available to you wherever you are.

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