What is your most memorable wedding?
Every wedding is memorable to me, I never take for granted the trust my couples put in me to deliver as part of their special day. It always means so much to me to be able to contribute in such a big way.
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Alternative, unique, eccentric, bold, inspired.
What about your business are you most proud of?
I am very proud of my three Cake International awards and my 5* reviews across yell.com, google and my Facebook page.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Be yourselves! Decide what you want and don’t be swayed by the opinions of others. It is YOUR day so do it YOUR way!
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Mini pumpkins with hand painted gold numbers on for tables at a wedding breakfast, the wedding was the week before Halloween.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Initially I put together a rough quote based on their guest numbers, venue location and any design ideas they may have. Once they decide they want to proceed I book them in for a consultation where we iron out the design and details over a few slices of cake and a cup of tea or coffee. If they’re happy after their consultation then I take a £50 save the date fee which secures their order. In the run up to the wedding I’m available at any time for questions or design alterations. The final balance is paid up to four weeks before the wedding. The day before the wedding I will contact the couple to triple check all the details and wish them luck for the big day. On the wedding day itself I deliver the cake to the venue and set it up. Once the cake is set up and ready I get the venue to confirm it has been successfully delivered and set up and take photos of it completed. I also send a message to the couple with a final wish of good luck. The following day I send a message of congratulations to the couple.
What is your signature cake?
Flavour wise probably my award winning zesty lemon cake. Design wise, I’m known for my fandom designs. I’m a bit of a geek myself and love working with nerdy themes, especially Marvel!
What is the most original creation you have baked for a wedding?
I’ve done a fair few! One of my favourites was for two artists who wanted something more like a sculpture or installation rather than a cake. I drew inspiration from art techniques and styles to create a very tall cake comprised of varying shapes and sizes.
Describe how you got into making wedding cakes.
I started out making cakes for my family for fun after falling in love with baking when I was off of work due to an injury. I made cakes for anyone who would have one for several years, I started the business as a way for my hobby to find itself. I was working full time and went back to college part time for a year also. I never expected it to become what it has. I became busier and busier and decided to take a leap of faith and quit my job to make a go of the business full time. That was in 2018, I haven’t looked back since. I moved in to wedding cakes a year after starting the business, I had initial stayed away from doing them but I made my Dad’s wedding cake and I was getting a fair amount of inquiries from couples wanting something different. I still make celebration cakes because I love doing them but my business is mostly weddings now.
What would be your show stopper in the Great British Bake Off?
A multi tiered cake made up of my zesty lemon, salted caramel and chocolate flavours. Probably a split reveal design with comic book characters on one side. Although, it would never happen because Bake Off doesn’t give you nearly enough time! I’d likely have a breakdown from the time constraints!