How far in advance should I order a custom cake?

For weddings and large tiered cakes, four to six weeks is ideal and weekends fill first. For birthdays and smaller celebrations, two to three weeks is a good guide. Reach out as early as you can so your date is held.

Can you take a last-minute or rush order?

Sometimes, depending on the calendar. If your date is soon, reach out and Stephanie will tell you within 24 hours whether the date is open and what is possible.

A 50% deposit holds your date, with the balance due about a week before the event. Every commission begins with a private tasting for $55, credited toward your cake.

How Far in Advance Should You Order a Custom Cake?

The short answer: sooner than you think, especially for a weekend. Custom cakes are made from scratch and designed one at a time, so the calendar fills, particularly in spring and the holidays. Here is a simple guide by occasion, plus what to do if your date is already close.

A timeline by occasion

Weddings: four to six weeks minimum, and earlier in peak season. Weekend dates fill first, so the moment you have a venue and a rough guest count is the moment to reach out. See wedding cakes.
Quinceañeras and large tiered cakes: four to six weeks, to leave room for a detailed design. See the quinceañera cake guide.
Birthdays and celebrations: two to three weeks is comfortable for most designs. See birthday cakes.
Peruvian pastries and dessert tables: as much notice as you can give for events and large orders. See Peruvian pastries.

Why earlier is better

Two reasons. First, dates are limited on purpose, so the work stays at a high standard, which means popular weekends book out. Second, a great cake needs design time. Booking early means your tasting, your mockup, and any changes happen without a rush, and the finished cake is exactly what you pictured.

What if your date is soon?

Reach out anyway. Some weeks have room, and Stephanie personally replies within 24 hours to tell you whether your date is open and what is possible. A simpler design can often come together on a shorter timeline.

What holds your date

Every commission begins with a private tasting for $55, and that fee credits toward your booked cake. A 50% deposit holds your date, with the balance due about a week before the event.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I order?

Four to six weeks for weddings and large tiered cakes; two to three weeks for birthdays. Earlier in peak season.

Can you do a rush order?

Sometimes, depending on the calendar. Ask and you will hear back within 24 hours.

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