Fequently Asked Question
- How do I cut my Belgian Chocolate Cake ?
- Can we see examples of your work ?
- Can I have fresh flowers on my cake ?
- Do you cater for people with nut or gluten allergies ?
- How will my cake be delivered ?
- What size cake will I need to cater for our guests ?
- Why are there no prices on your site ?
- How do I store my cake ?
- How far in advance do I need to order my wedding cake ?
- Can you provide the loan of a cake stand ?
- What is Ganache ?
- Can you tell me more about the history of chocolate ?
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Question. Size Guide
Fruit
(portions)
Sponge
(portions)
Cake Size
Square
Round
Square
Round
6"
35
25
18
14
8"
60
50
32
25
10"
90
75
50
39
12"
130
110
72
56
14"
180
145
100
77 Question. Question. 2. Beware of odours After the function, cakes other than fruit
cakes should be consumed on the day or within three days. Fruit cakes could be
kept up to 12 months but must be stored in a cool place. Do not hesitate to
contact me for advice on storing your cake, I will be glad to help you.
Question. Question. Question.
How do I cut my Belgian Chocolate Cake ?
Answer.
I have found that it is best to break all the chocolate fans of the cake first,
separate the tiers, and then cut each tier as you would a normal sponge cake.
Question.
Can we see examples of your work ?
Answer.
In order to give you as much help as possible, examples are included on our
Question.
Can I have fresh flowers on my cake ?
Answer.
Yes. I can decorate your cake with the same flowers that you are using as your
theme, at an extra cost, or alternatively if you require an exact match you may
wish to have your florist to provide the flowers for us.
Question.
Do you cater for people with nut or gluten allergies ?
Answer.
We cannot guarantee 'nut free' as almost all products today carry warnings with
regard to trace nut elements. We can ensure that every care is given in
producing a nut free cake and are happy to list all ingredients used, but can
not guarantee absolutely 'nut free'. We can
also supply a Coeliac cake for those people on gluten-free diets due to Coeliac
disease, gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy or other
health reason.
Question.
How will my cake be delivered ?
Answer.
If you are not collecting your cake personally, we can arrange to deliver your
cake to your chosen venue where we can 'set-up' the cake and make final
adjustments to the presentation of the cake for you. There is a charge for this
service which is calculated on the distance travelled and the time spent on
assembling your cake. The exact cost for this service will be included with your
cake quotation.
What size cake will I need to cater for our guests ?
Answer.
If you inform us of how many guests you need to accommodate, we will give you an
idea of the size of cake that will be required. (We can also provide additional
cutting cakes for large numbers which are a more cost effective solution to
fully decorated cakes)
For tiered cakes simply add the portions per tier size. Portions are based on a
size approximately 2" x 1" for sponge cakes and 1" x 1" for fruit cakes.
Why are there no prices on your site ?
Answer.
We feel that it is unfair to our clients to list the price of their personal
cake on our website.
How do I store my cake ?
Answer.
1. Store in a cool and dark area
Chocolate is sensitive to temperature, humidity, odours and, if in contact with air and
light, oxidation. Chocolate should be protected against light and air and stored
in a dark cool dry place, at a constant temperature between 12oC and
20oC.
Chocolate is very receptive to the absorption of unfamiliar odours. That's is
why chocolate must be stored in an area which does not smell musty or unusual.
Chocolate should never be stored between or near strong smelling products (e.g.
cheese, fish, meat, lemons, etc.).
How far in advance do I need to order my wedding cake ?
Answer.
We prefer at least two months notice for ordering a wedding cake. However we
understand sometimes people are let down so we can supply at short notice if
required.
Can you provide the loan of a cake stand ?
Answer.
Yes we can supply. These will compliment your cake design and display it to its
optimum. A deposit of £100 is required per stand, which is refundable when the
stand is returned to us on the agreed date and in good condition.
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What is Ganache ?
Answer.
Extremely smooth filling obtained by mixing full cream brought to the boil,
which is added to the chocolate and stirred until a smooth paste is obtained.
This chocolate paste can be flavoured in various ways (coffee, alcohol, spices,
fruit flavours and even flowers such as Jasmine).
Testimonial
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