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Special Occasion Cakes
How much do special occasion cakes cost?
Cakes are priced on cake design, cake size, cake flavor/filling and in some cases, delivery.
Do you have cakes ready for same day pick-up?
No, all our work is customized and pre-ordered.
How far in advance should I order my cake?
Currently, our special occasion cake orders are booking six weeks out. You can email for availability or check the website for dates. We make every effort to keep it updated.
Do you provide cake tasting for special occasion cakes?
If your cake order is for 75 servings or more we will be happy to schedule a tasting.
Can you hold a date for me until I make up my mind?
Unfortunately, a date cannot be reserved unless a deposit is paid. Our orders are based on “first come – first served” basis. Emails or phone calls are not enough to secure a date.
Do you limit the number of special occasion cakes per weekend?
Yes, we see how many weddings cake orders we have for each weekend and then dovetail special occasion cakes where there is availability.
Do you do famous characters on cakes or character pans – such as Disney characters?
No, federal copyright laws prevent us from drawing a character or selling a character shaped cake. If you have a character themed party, we can incorporate the colors of the theme and you can then add purchased figurines or candles to the cake.
What if my date changes at the last minute?
As soon as you know of a possible date change, please contact us. But be advised, we may not be able to accommodate a date change due to other scheduled cake orders. In this case the cake must be picked up on the first date booked.
Can I schedule a consultation for a special occasion cake?
A consultation is not necessary. Most orders can be placed by email or phone. However, all email orders and phone orders require a credit card payment or deposit.
Do I pre-pay the cake order?
All orders require a 50% deposit payment at the time order is placed.
Is there a minimum price to order a cake from Takes the Cakes?
Yes, our minimum order is $40.
How do I pay for my cake?
At this time we accept cash, VISA and MasterCard (credit or debit) only.
Do you deliver special occasion cakes?
Any special occasion cake over 50 servings can be delivered for a fee. Any 3-tier special occasion cake must be delivered by Takes the Cakes. Delivery charge is based on physical location of party site.
How should I transport my cake?
We recommend that you place your cake on the floorboard or flat hatch area of your car or SUV. A cake will incur damages of some type if it is on the seat of your car. Human laps are not recommended either.