cakey question update

IMO i don't think you can get a made cake for that, just shop bought. Don't take my word for it, i'd be ringing around cake makers and tell them straight you've got £150 and not a penny more can they help you.

You can get a 1 tier cake made for around £150, but if you want 2 or 3 tiers you'd be looking at a minimum of £220 to £250 I'm afraid.

M&S cakes have really improved over the last couple of years and are an absolute bargain! Waitrose also do a great range of wedding cakes so if you're on a budget I would definitely go down that route as you'll get a lot more cake for your money.

I've got to say I disagree with the others. I've not ordered my cake yet - going at the end of the month but the bakers that are doing mine said that a 3 tier cake averages £140.

Also, it really depends what part of the country you are in and where you go. Look for smaller bakers instead of the already established bigger ones as they can sometimes double prices.

I don't think that's unrealistic, we found the 2 or 3 tier cakes were more expensive because we wanted a fruit cake for the bottom tier. If your happy to go for sponge I don't think that will be an issue. Just be up front and tell them you need a cake for 60 and your max spend if £150, I can't see how they couldn't work to your spec.

I have to say though, the M&S cakes are really lovely now, that's what we've decided to go for!

That gives me a bit of hope i think maybe i should quit looking on the internet and go speak to some bakers.

where are you based? i'm in Ipswich.

Like you Im sticking firmly to a £150 budget and fancied something a bit different, this is what im going for!

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what are you after cola, any ideas? sponge/fruit/decor etc? xx

Hi,

what about this offer - its a wedding cupcake with top tier for £90 - 74 cupcakes included.

Wedding Cupcake Offer

Just a thought...depending on what the cake will look like someone told me not to say it was for a wedding, as with many things the price can get bumped up as soon as the 'W' word is mentioned! I think going to speak to bakers is a better idea.

i thought that was a bit too easy? never mind, thanks for replying!

Thanks for everyones suggestions i'll go check them out. i'm not too fussed about the cake as long as it within buget, tastes good and looks like a wedding cake i think i'm an easily pleased customer!

mind you i know what you mean when you say don't mention it is for a wedding!

Not sure really, my 3 tier (bottom fruit, top 2 sponge) was made by my friends mum who didn't charge for her time (only ingrediants) and that cost £120!!!

I dragged my friend to some cake shops today and have found a lovely little shop where a 3 tier sponge cake is £130 plus the cost the topper. or a cup cake one for £119(includes top cake and 60 cup cakes) plus the cost of topper and stand hire...........i'm jumping for joy that its within my buget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent news!!! ?

Fab stuff Cola - was going to offer to do one for you if you were struggling to find one within your price range! x

Thats fab - well done!!!