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Wedding Cake

What additional types of events do you service?

Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Bar / Bat Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Christenings, Engagement Parties, Graduations, Quinceaneras, Sweet 16s

Established:

2006

Accepts:

Cash, Check, Paypal, AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakesbyshara/

Last Login:

May 21, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Cake

Besides cakes, what other types of desserts do you provide?

Cupcakes, Groom's Cake

What additional services do you provide?

Consultations, On-site Delivery, On-site Setup, Pickup, Tastings

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free

Do you provide customary cakes, such as Croquembouche?

Are you licensed by the state health department?

Yes

Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?

By Appointment Only.

What are your tasting hours?

Most of our tastings are scheduled on Monday's and Tuesday's during peek season(April-June). When we are off season we can accompanied weekend tastings as well. If you are coming in from out of town please call us we have made arrangements to deliver tasting boxes as needed.

Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?

By the slice and it depends on the final design. Some artistic cakes are quoted as a whole.

Does the price include the top tier of the cake?

The top tier is included in the final total and is not extra.

Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?

I offer custom cakes, we can take ideas from just about anything.

What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?

Every cake is handmade for you, We can make fillings and customize your flavors as well. We buy fruit in season from local sources such as the farmers market and fruit stand. We purchase products made in TN as often as we can find them.

On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?

We start our cakes fresh for each event wedding and event all elements come together a day or two before your wedding. Some items like buttercream are made on Monday and Tuesday for all of the cakes. layering and filling cakes icing and decoration take place one to two days before your event on average. Some cakes if they are simple are finished on your wedding day.

How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?

Depends on our weekend. We can rent a large amount of display cakes and have real cakes as well.

Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?

Yes, and I suggest Fresh By CarryAnn, Sutton's Florist, Rhonda Patten Designs.

What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, do you rent out?

We rent out Display Rental Cakes. We have a 22 inch round silver and a 18 inch square silver stand. We have ordered additional stands one round 18 inch silver and one 18 inch silver square. They rent for $25.00 plus a security deposit.

Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?

We offer Delivery. Delivery averages are changing daily due to gas pricing. Call for price quotes.

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