Questions to Ask at Your Cake Tasting

A tasting is more than sampling flavors, it is where your whole cake is decided. A few good questions make sure you leave with a clear plan. Here is what to ask, and what to bring.

Before you go

Bring inspiration photos, your colors or fabric swatches, your venue, and a rough guest count. See what to expect at your tasting.

Questions worth asking

Which flavors and fillings do you recommend for my event?
How will you size the cake for my guest count?
Buttercream, fondant, or both for this design?
How does delivery and setup work?
What is the timeline, deposit, and final payment?

After the tasting

You should leave with chosen flavors, a design direction, and a clear quote. The $55 tasting fee credits toward your booked cake.

Frequently asked questions

What should I bring to a cake tasting?

Inspiration photos, your colors, your venue, and a rough guest count.

What questions should I ask?

Flavors, sizing, finish, delivery, and the timeline, deposit, and final payment.

Does the tasting fee count toward the cake?

Yes, the $55 tasting fee credits toward your booked cake.

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