Venue: Somerleyton Hall
Cake: Sugarpaste with cream roses
Date: Saturday July 2nd 2011
Woo hoo! Absolutely amazing cake, thankyou so much. Everybody commented on how amazing it looked and tasted and we had to agree! Can't express quite how grateful we are so will just have to say thankyou again. We had a fantastic day and the cake was quite literally the icing on it!
Lots of love,
Jo xxx
Danny and I just wanted to write and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the absolutely stunning cake you made for our wedding. It was delicious, exactly what we wanted and we couldn't believe the comments we received about the cake from all of our guests, the hotel and the photographer. Everybody wants a chocolate ruffle cake now and we gave your name to everyone who asked us where we got it from.
I would recommend you to anyone and really can't say how pleased we were with the cake.
Should we need a cake for another special occasion, we know exactly where we will be calling.
Thank you so much again, Lois and Danny
Venue: Pontlands Park Hotel
Cake: Milk Chocolate marbled Ruffle cake with fresh flowers
Venue:Dunston Hall
Cake: Chocolate Ruffle cake with fresh orchids
Date: Saturday June 11th 2011
The cake was absolutely amazing as I knew it would be, you really out did yourself!
Thanks again
Leanne Thomas xx
Venue: Yaxley Hall
Cake: Sugarpaste with floating tiers & fresh flowers
Date: Saturday July 16th 2011
Michelle our wedding cake on Saturday was amazing and just what we asked for.It looked briliant too and the flowers fitted perfectly with our other decor.
Thanks a million. I'm hoping I will think of another excuse to have a big cake really soon!
Will absolutely recommend Vanilla to everyone we know
Lucyx
Venue: Binham Village Hall
Cake: Chocolate Cigarello with fresh flowers
Date: Saturday May 28th 2011
Thank you so much for the amazing wedding cake, it looked absolutely stunning! Everyone commented on how fantastic it looked and tasted too! We will continue to promote you guys as much as we can.
Speak soon
Tim & Jo x
Venue: Ramsholt
Cake: Sugarpaste with fresh flowers
We just wanted to write and say many thanks for supplying such a beautiful cake.When we walked into the marquee and saw it for the first time it was even better than we had imagined it would be. There were many very favourable comments from our guests. The whole tasting and ordering experience was brilliant and we’ll certainly recommend you to others.
Regards, Philip and Vanda Ham
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At Vanilla we have been making contemporary & unique cakes in a range of scrumptious flavours since 2003.
We provide a truly custom cake experience and are always challenging ourselves to create new designs that are beautiful & unique.
We use the very best ingredients and our cake flavours range from decadent chocolate and traditional fruit to rich caramel and moist carrot cake. Our own special recipes ensure that the cakes taste as good as they look.
We know how important your wedding day is and will work with you one on one to create the cake of your dreams. Whether you have very specific ideas, or if you just have a colour or theme preference, we can design the perfect cake for you.
Our cakes are highly recommended by some of the most prestigious venues in East Anglia and we work together with many of the top wedding organisers, florists and event teams.
“We wanted to thank you for the amazing wedding cake, it was absolutely stunning. We wanted to just send you our thanks and tell you how perfect it was. We would recommend you without any hesitation”
Michelle, I just wanted to take the time to say just how over the moon we were with the cake on our wedding day. It took my breath away when I saw it as it was truly stunning!!”
“Just a quick note to say thank you so much for our amazing wedding cake, it was literally the talk of the wedding!”
“We just wanted to say a big thank you for the best wedding cake in the world, it was one of the big talking points of the day and for the last 4 weeks!! Everyone thought it was amazing, it looked fantastic and really tasted as good (if not better) than it looked! It was the most hassle free part of the wedding, the choice was obvious and everything ran smoothly, thank you for the delivery, setup and everything, absolutely perfect!
“Thank you so much for our lovely Wedding Cake. It was truly amazing and looked absolutely fabulous! Everyone commented on how magnificent it looked and that it was the best tasting cake ever! Four weeks on and guests are still talking about the cake!”
“The cake looked amazing and was exactly how we had imagined. Everyone commented on how fabulous it looked and tasted too!! A lot of guests said it was the best cake they had ever had!!!”
Michelle, You are a genius! The cake looked fantastic, and it tasted amazing too. Thanks again, it was just brilliant.
Thank You! The cake was everything and more that we could possibly have dreamed of, there were so many compliments and the cake itself was simply stunning! We were so lucky to find you Michelle; you made a crucial contribution to the success of the day!
I just wanted to say thank you for doing a wonderful job on the wedding cake. Everyone said how amazing it looked and the praise only increased once they had tasted it. I was so pleased we decided to use your company.
Chocolate "Ruffle" Designs
Chocolate "Wrapped" Designs
Chocolate "Wrapped Ruffle" Designs
Chocolate "Cigarello" Designs
Chocolate "Fans & Roses" Designs
"Individual Cake Towers" Designs
Cake Flavours
Each tier of your cake can be a different flavour and for individual cakes and cupcakes you can have as many flavours as you like.
Below are some of our most popular flavours:
•Belgian Milk Chocolate truffle
•Belgian Dark chocolate truffle
•Belgian Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut truffle
•Belgian Dark Chocolate & Blackcurrant truffle
•Belgian Dark chocolate & Cognac truffle
•Vanilla & Chocolate Truffle
•Vanilla & Caramel
•Vanilla & Raspberry
•Lemon cake
•Carrot cake
•Cappuccino
•Rich Fruit cake
Dietary Requirements
We can cater for any special dietary requirements such as gluten allergies, dairy allergies, nut allergies, vegans, diabetics etc
We will usually bake separate individual cakes for each guest with a dietary requirement so that it does not affect your main cake. We do not charge any extra for this.
Wedding Cake Prices
Belgian Chocolate Wrapped, Ruffle & Cigarillo Designs / Sugarpaste Designs
3 tiered cake serving 50 dessert slices OR 75 smaller slices - £375
4 tiered cake serving 60 dessert slices OR 90 smaller slices - £420
Large 4 tiered cake serving 80 dessert slices OR 120 smaller slices - £475
5 tiered cake serving 100 dessert slices OR 150 smaller slices - £520
Large 5 tiered cake serving 120 dessert slices OR 180 smaller slices - £595
Prices include fresh flowers of your choice or seasonal berries as well as *delivery and set-up at your venue on the day. Each tier can be a different flavour.
** For designs of the above styles of cakes which feature 'floating' fresh flowers or chocolate ruffles between each tier, please add10% **
Belgian Chocolate Croquembouche
Central cone of Belgian white, milk or dark chocolate with 300 profiteroles filled with various chocolate truffles - £450
Serves up to 100 guests as dessert or more if served as part of the evening buffet.Price includes fresh flowers of your choice as well as *delivery and set-up at your venue on the day.
Cupcake Tower with top cake on glass stand
80 cupcakes - £395
90 cupcakes - £420
100 cupcakes - £450
120 cupcakes - £495
150 cupcakes - £550
Prices include cupcakes, top cake, stand hire and collection after the wedding, as well as fresh flowers of your choice and *delivery and set-up at your venue on the day
Individually wrapped cake tower on glass stand
40 guests (includes 40 individually wrapped dessert sized cakes plus top cake) - £450
50 guests (includes 50 individually wrapped dessert sized cakes plus top cake) - £495
60 guests (includes 60 individually wrapped dessert sized cakes plus top cake) - £550
80 guests (includes 80 individually wrapped dessert sized cakes plus top cake) - £675
100 guests (includes 100 individually wrapped dessert sized cakes plus top cake) - £775
Prices include individually wrapped cakes, top cake, stand hire and collection after the wedding, as well as fresh flowers of your choice and *delivery and set-up at your venue on the day.
8" Cutting Cakes -20 dessert slices/30 smaller slices - £30
*Free delivery is included within 50 miles of our kitchens. There may be an additional charge for delivery further than 50 miles- please contact us to discuss
Celebration Cakes
We make all types of celebration cakes to order;
Birthday, Christening, Anniversary....
Specialising in chocolate inspired designs, we can also create sugar paste cakes, cupcake towers etc
Please get in contact to discuss your cake requirements
The Cake Studio
Our cake studio is located in the market town of Saxmundham (approx 35 miles from Norwich & 20 miles from Ipswich).
The studio is setup with displays of our latest cake designs and is open for meetings by appointment; Monday- Friday, Saturday 2p.m.-7p.m. & Sunday.
It is open Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m. for general viewing and we have a selection of cakes and desserts for sale (these change every week) as well as celebration cakes which can also be ordered over the phone for collection on Saturday.
FAQs
Where do we deliver ?
We cover the whole of East Anglia and we will deliver and set-up your cake at your wedding venue on the morning of your wedding. We deliver within a 50 mile radius of the kitchens for free. It is possible to deliver further but there may be a delivery charge for this.
What is included in the price?
All wedding cakes include fresh flowers of your choice as well as delivery and set-up at your venue on your wedding day. Cupcake and Individual cake towers also include a top cake, stand hire and collection of the stand from the venue after the wedding.
Do we only make the designs as seen on our website?
No, we can create any design of cake to suit your day. We can work on a design you have come up with or from pictures you may have seen in wedding magazines.
What flavours of cakes do you offer?
Each tier of your wedding cake can be a different flavour or for the individual cakes and cupcakes you can have as many flavours as you like. Some of our most popular flavours are: Vanilla and raspberry, Vanilla and caramel, Vanilla and hazelnut, Carrot, Lemon, Cappuccino, Vanilla and chocolate truffle, Milk chocolate truffle, Dark chocolate truffle, Chocolate and blackcurrant truffle, Chocolate and Cointreau truffle and Fruit cake. However, the flavour options are endless am we are happy to incorporate your favourite flavours.
Do you cater for any dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for any special dietary requirements such as gluten allergies, dairy allergies, nut allergies, vegans, diabetics etc. We usually will bake separate individual cakes for each guest with a dietary requirement so that it does not affect your main cake. We do not charge any extra for this.
How large a cake will I need?
If you are serving your cake as your main dessert (as part of your 3 course meal) then you would need the ‘dessert sized portions’ mentioned on the price list and you would need a slice for every guest. For the individual cakes you would have 1 cake per guest or you could have ½ a cake per guest and serve it with some ice cream or cream and berries. If you are serving your cake later in the evening or when the evening guests have arrived, then you would need the ‘smaller portions’ mentioned on the price list. You would probably not need a slice for everybody as not all guests may want a slice. If you are having a very large wedding we are also able to provide ‘cutting cakes’. These are extra cakes which go directly to your caterers. They can be sliced up into 20 dessert or 30 smaller portions. This way you can have a smaller cake on display and make up the portions you need with these extra cakes. They are also a good way of keeping the overall cost down as they are only £30 each.
How do I order a cake?
If you are interested in getting a cake from us you can either come in for a tasting meeting at our showroom in Saxmundham to see some show cakes, try different flavours and to discuss the design in more detail. Alternatively we could meet at a wedding fair and we would bring samples along for you to take home and try. Otherwise, we could discuss everything over the phone and we can send samples out by post for you. The tasting meetings at the kitchens are free. Due to the cost of sending out samples, we charge £10 for a box of 11 different flavour cake samples...but if you book your wedding cake with us then you will get the £10 refunded to you. To secure a booking, £100 deposit is required with the remainder due 2 weeks before the wedding.
How long in advance should I book my wedding cake?
There is no set time to book your wedding cake, but if you are getting married in the summer months (our busy season) then it is best to book your cake as soon as possible (even if it is just reserving the date with a tasting meeting to decide on flavours and design to be arranged closer to the wedding). If you are getting married on a particularly busy weekend such as a bank holiday weekend, it may be advisable to book at least 12 months in advance as we very often get booked up. However, if we have availability it is possible to book a wedding cake as little as 1 week before the wedding.
What happens once I have booked?
When you have booked your cake we will send you a confirmation email with the details of the cake you have chosen. We will then contact you again about 2 weeks before the wedding to finalise everything. At this point you can make any changes you would like - you are able to change flavours, size and even design. We will then liaise with your florist a week before the wedding to find out what flowers are being used in the floral displays and we will get the same flowers for your cake. We speak to the venue a day or 2 before the wedding to arrange a delivery time with them.
Can I have a chocolate wedding cake in the summer?
Yes. We specialise in chocolate wedding cakes and the summer months are our busiest time. We have been running for 8 years and we have never had a problem with our cakes. If it is a very hot day we will refrigerate your cake the night before the wedding and deliver it to the venue in our fridge van. You cake will arrive perfectly cool and then will slowly come back to room temperature by the evening when you are ready to eat it. If you have an exceptionally hot venue or marquee we can set-up the cake in a cooler room or in a caterer’s fridge van – ready for it to be moved into the room before you arrive.
We are closing for our Christmas Holidays on December 19th
& will be closed for January & February creating new cake designs and getting ready for what is looking like a very busy 2012 Wedding Season!
If you would like to contact us during this time please email us (rather than telephone). We will be checking emails every day as usual and will aim to get back to you a.s.a.p. (usually within 24 hours).
Email us:
(T: 01728 723 107)
Delivery & Payment
Ideally wedding cakes need to be booked at least 6 months in advance, but if we have availability we may be able to accommodate late bookings.
A £100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking. We cannot confirm your booking until this has been received.
As we are constantly receiving enquiries, it is important to secure your date as soon as possible. We would not want to disappoint anyone, but we are already receiving bookings for 2013.
