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BESPOKE CAKES

Below, you’ll find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about custom cakes, tastings, and cake sizes. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

CAKE SIZE | PRICING

WEDDINGS

CONSULTATION / TASTING

ORDERING / FAQ

DELIVERY | SETUP

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​​OUR GOAL​​

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Creating your wedding cake is a collaborative and personalized experience. I’ll listen to your ideas, understand your vision, and bring it to life with care and creativity. Your input shapes every detail, making your cake a unique and meaningful centerpiece for your celebration. Together, we’ll craft something truly special that you’ll always remember.

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BEFORE WE BEGIN... â€‹â€‹

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We recommend reaching out at least 6 to 9 months lead time. To make the most of your design meeting and tasting, please ensure most of the following are ready:​

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  • Event date

  • Venue

  • Invitation / Stationary

  • Color palette

  • Floral design

  • Wedding Attire/Gown

  • Reception Design

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Having this information ready allows us to start dreaming big for you from the very beginning. If you’re missing a few details, no worries! Feel free to share invitations, images, or inspirations for your design. Include details like your theme, colors, venue, or anything else that sparks creativity. If you love a design from our portfolio, let us know!

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Please note that cake sketches and revisions are at our discretion. Gallery and portfolio designs are provided as inspiration, and some past designs may no longer be available due to factors such as season, size, date, and order minimums. If you plan to incorporate fresh flowers into your cake, we recommend meeting with your florist first.​​​

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TASTINGS & DESIGN MEETING

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Our curated tasting boxes are available quarterly in January/February, April, July, and October—perfectly timed to help you plan for your wedding season. Specific pickup dates will be announced in advance.​

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​​​We offer three tasting experiences for you to choose from three flavors or six, or indulge in our full menu. Our tasting minis perfectly portioned for two people!
 

  • Petite Tasting Experience – Includes 3 flavors

  • Curated Tasting Experience – Includes 6 flavors

  • Signature Tasting Experience – Includes 9 flavors

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Each tasting is thoughtfully curated to give you a selection of our flavors while helping refine your cake vision, flavors, and details. Please feel free to reach out with any questions​​

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BOOKING DETAILS​

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Once your cake design and details are finalized, you will receive an estimate via email for approval. This will include flavors, servings, reference photos, a cake sketch (if applicable), the contract, and the invoice. To secure your event date, a 50% retainer fee and a signed cake contract are required. The final balance and any change requests must be completed one month before the event. For orders placed within one month of the event, full payment is required at the time of booking.

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Kindly note, the 50% retainer fee secures your event date and covers initial planning, design sketches, and revisions. It also includes sourcing specialty materials and ingredients. This fee is non-refundable as it accounts for the time and resources dedicated to your order from the start.

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CAKE SIZE / SERVINGS​​​

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  • Dessert slice: 1" x 2" x 5" h 

  • Petite slice: 1"x1"x5"h

  • Cocktail slice: 1"x2"x3"h

  • Canapé cake slice: 1"x1"x3"h

For weddings with additional desserts, we recommend the "petite" slice as a good guide for cake size.​

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The portion guide is only an estimate. Actual servings may vary based on how the venue serves or slices the cake. For standard cake servings, it’s generally a good idea to order for 75% to 85% of your guest count, as some guests may not partake in sweets.​

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BESPOKE CAKE PRICING â€‹

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All our cakes are thoughtfully designed and fully customized, so we do not have a set price list. Pricing varies based on size, design complexity, and intricate details such as sugar flowers.

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To receive a personalized quote, please fill out our contact form with the following details:

 - Event date

 - Guest count

 - Venue

 - Planner's name (if applicable)

 - A brief description of your vision. Feel free to send inspiration photos to info@sweetpeacakeryla.com.​​

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Final pricing depends on design, details, and custom elements. We are happy to work with you to create a cake that fits your vision.

DELIVERY + SETUP​

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I personally deliver and set up all wedding cakes to ensure it is a smooth process from delivery to execution. Delivery fee is based by the distance and location. Multi-tier cakes are not available for pickup.
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CAKE STANDS FOR HIRE​

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We offer a limited selection of cake stands for hire, with prices varying based on size. A security deposit is required. If you don’t see something you like in our collection, I’d be happy to source a stand for you with the option to keep as a special keepsake, and the cost added to your invoice.

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Security deposit: $100

Hire fee: $25-$50 per cake stand, depending on size and style.

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Cake stands must be returned within 72 hours of your event, as we do not offer a strike service. Your security deposit will be refunded once the stands are returned in their original, clean condition. Please note that a late fee of $25 per day will be deducted from the deposit for each day the stand is not returned, potentially resulting in the forfeit of your deposit.​​ Unfortunately, we do not offer desserts platters for hire, so we typically do not set up dessert tables for our clients. However, if you have your own dessert ware, we’d be happy to arrange the table for you. 

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FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS

ORDERING / FAQ

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​​​​01. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I PLACE AN ORDER?

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As soon as you have a date set or at least: 

· 6-8 months+ in advance for weddings (peak season March-June & Sept.-Nov.)

· 2+ months ahead for other celebrations

· FOR TASTINGS, please schedule at least TWO FULL weeks in advance​

However, we can sometimes accommodate last-minute orders depending on our current availability. For orders placed within one week of the event date, a rush fee will be applied.

 

​02. ​IS THERE AN ORDER MINIMUM? 

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Weekday celebrations $500 | Weekend celebrations $1000​​

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03. DO YOU MAKE FAUX-TIER CAKES IN LIEU OF A REAL CAKE?

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Yes, we offer faux-tier cakes (minimum of 2 tiers), or you can add a single faux tier on top of a real cake for added height. Full faux tier cakes are covered in fondant with sugar florals. For additional servings, we also provide kitchen cakes— 8" square cakes (serves 30) featuring minimal decoration, perfect for serving alongside the main cake. *Please note: Kitchen cakes are not displayed with your centerpiece cake. Additionally, we do not offer faux-tier cakes with a small section for cake cutting.

 

04. CAN MY FLORIST DECORATE MY CAKE?

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For food safety and insurance purposes, only I handle the final decoration of your cake. The finishing touches are a key part of the design, and I take great pride in ensuring they are executed beautifully. However, I’m happy to collaborate with your florist—florals can be provided in advance, and I will carefully arrange them on the cake to align with your overall vision.

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05. DO YOU MAKE SUGAR FREE, NUT FREE, VEGAN OR GLUTEN FREE?

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Unfortunately, no. At this time, we're unable to accommodate special dietary requests, but we’d be happy to recommend bakeries in the area that can. While we offer some cake flavors that don’t contain nuts and take precautions during baking, please note that our kitchen is not nut-free, and we cannot guarantee against cross-contamination.

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06. DO YOU DELIVER?

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We offer delivery throughout Southern California, with service available in the following counties:

  • San Diego

  • Riverside

  • San Bernardino

  • Orange

  • Los Angeles (weekends only)

  • Ventura (weekends only)

  • Santa Barbara (weekends only)
     

Delivery & set-up fees start at $50+ depending on distance and location. Contact us for a quote!

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07. CAN I PICK UP MY CAKE? 

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We offer order pickups for cakes for 1 or 2 tiers or desserts orders only. Our cakes are carefully prepared for travel with internal support for stability. For pickups, we suggest placing the cake in the trunk space of your car or on the floor with the air conditioning on high to help keep it cool. Delivery is highly recommended for cakes with multiple tiers due to their weight and fragility. *NOTE: Sweet Pea Cakery LA is not responsible for any damages post-pickup or after onsite setup.

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08. DO YOU HAVE A RETAIL SHOP? 

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Sweet Pea Cakery LA is a boutique online bakery specializing in custom cakes and desserts. We offer tastings by appointment, either in person or as a pickup option from our location in La Cañada Flintridge, CA, within Los Angeles County. Operating under CFO Permit No. LA19F230046, we take pride in crafting beautifully personalized cakes and desserts for every occasion.

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