Besides cakes, what other types of desserts do you provide?
Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert Buffet, Groom's Cake, Pastries
What additional services do you provide?
Consultations, On-site Delivery, On-site Setup
Do you provide customary cakes, such as Croquembouche?
Yes
Are you licensed by the state health department?
Yes
Do you offer private tastings or open house tastings?
Our tastings are unique! We host them once a month on average, at different wedding venues around the twin cities. 6 or 7 actual wedding cakes are presented and served as samples, so brides can get the full experience of what they're ordering - not just a previously frozen chunk of cake.
What are your tasting hours?
Usually noon-4 on the scheduled dates
Describe how you price, such as by slice or by tier, for your cakes?
We price by the serving. Our cakes tend to run about $5.50/serving, but options such as sugarpaste flowers and the fresh fruit or nut based fillings can bring the price up a little. Quotes can be given at consultations, or by emailling us all of your details - wedding date, location, how many servings, basic design idea, flavor choices, etc.
Does the price include the top tier of the cake?
Yes it does. We do not believe in freezing cake! So, rather than expect the couple to freeze the top tier, we supply the happy couple with a gift certificate for a free cake on their anniversary. Much tastier!
Do you offer custom cakes, or do you work with pre-designed styles?
Completely custom! We can make pretty much any design you present to us, or design your cake from scratch.
What (if any) special ingredients, such as fresh fruits or farm-fresh butter, do you use in your cakes?
All of the ingredients we use are special! We load our cakes with butter, eggs, and all sorts of good stuff. They are rich, moist dessert type cakes - some flavors featuring gooey fillings, all featuring our freshly made frostings,fillings, and fondant. For more information on our own handcrafted fondant, check out the blog on our website!
On average, how far in advance of the event do you prepare the cake?
For a Saturday wedding, the cake is baked on the Thursday, decorated on the Friday, and delivered on the Saturday.
How many cakes do you schedule for a typical weekend?
Only 2-3. Rather than set ourselves up with a walmart type approach of pumping out as many as we can, we prefer to focus our attention on a small number of cakes. This way, we can give each cake the attention it deserves,and make it the perfectly customized personal cake of your dreams!
Will you work with the client's florist to garnish the cake?
Yes, or I can handle the florals myself. Prior to opening Celebration Generation, I was a florist for many years.
What (if any) cake accessories, such as a cake stand or cake cutter, do you rent out?
We do not charge for use of our stands, interior supports, etc in the cost of a cake - but we do have a damage deposit agreement in order to use them.
Do you offer delivery? If yes, how much is your average delivery fee?
We offer delivery free of charge 40 miles of our kitchen in Plymouth, MN. We charge a small delivery fee for further distances.