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You were a lovely student and very talented too.  It's so nice having students that really care about what they do, it makes all the difference to what they produce. 
Debbie Brown - Middlesex, England - www.debbiebrownscakes.co.uk

Another great cake, beautiful to look at and to eat! 
John Brennan - London, England

I pride myself on having a discerning pallet when it comes to cakes, pastries and desserts.  Having tried several cakes supplied by 'Pretty Party Cakes'.  I can state that they are amongst the best cakes I have ever tried and quite easily make my all time top list.  It is with sadness that as of the end of this month March 2008, 'Pretty Party Cakes' will no longer be available in the UK. However when I am in NZ, as far as cakes go that is definitely where I'll be heading! 
A De Silva - South East London, England

Your cakes are amazing!  They have the homemade goodness and flavour with the added professional touch of quality and presentation...perfect!  Kiri Turner - London, England

White Chocolate Cigarello Cake:  The cake was so much more than I had expected!  My guests at the party were absolutely stunned; it really made an impact when we brought it to the table.
Marie McIver - Ascot, England

Polka Dot Present Cake:  Thank you so much for doing such a beautiful job with our Polka Dot Present cake.  Everyone thought it looked fantastic; it was a shame to have to cut into it!  However it tasted just as good as it looked! 
R Buttimore - Maraetai, Auckland

Baby Blakes Toy Box Cake:  Thank you SO much for the amazing cake - it's incredible.  Can't wait to show the girls at the coffee group tomorrow (it's almost too cute to cut into)! 
M Karu - Herne Bay, Auckland

Princess Castle Cake with matching Cupcakes:  Some guests were speechless and some complimented in disbelief and asked if we had won the lottery!  Some asked if it was made and shipped in from America.  The children loved the cakes especially the icing decorations.  I did notice the cakes were bigger than ordered (thanks) and thank you for the extra cupcakes.  There were compliements about the texture of the cakes 'it was the BEST chocolate cake'.  I will definitely contact you again in the future as well as recommending your cakes to family and friends. 
M Sefilino - Auckland

Teddy Bear with Blanket and Building Blocks:  The teddy bear cake and cupcakes were really excellent - loved the look as well as the taste.  You seem to be a perfectionist with great attention to detail.  Hope you are free for next year's birthday cake.  Have recommended you to family and friends.
Dr J Prakash - Auckland

Old Fashion Roses on 2-tier Cake:  Absolutely stunning!  Our nana and guests were amazed at the amount of detail that went into making the roses and the cake tasted delicious.
S Sainty - Auckland

Teddy Bear with Blanket and Building Blocks:  Once again thanks so much for the decorations - the mummies totally loved them. This was better than fab.... Tasted so yummy too. Another Amazing creation. Thankyou Leanne
M Karu - Herne Bay, Auckland

Bratz Cake:  This was better than fab.... Tasted so yummy too. Another Amazing creation. Thankyou Leanne
K Everett -  Auckland

Cow, Butterflies and Blossom Cake:  Thank you so much for the AMAZING cake you made for Holly's 1st birthday.  Apart from looking absolutely beautiful (I can't count how many people commented on it!), it also tasted wonderful!!!. Thankyou again
J & P Miller - St Heliers, Auckland

To view equipment for hire, please click on 'Photos' and then select the photo album 'Equipment for Hire'.

If you need specific cake decorating items such as cake tins or stands to hire or cake decorating product to purchase that are not showing on my website, please contact me with the details and I will try and source it for you.

When should I order my cake?

 As a general rule we suggest you book two to six months in advance for a wedding cake and one month for a celebration cake, but we can often accommodate last minute orders.  Please email prettypartycakes@yahoo.co.nz or telephone (09) 950 4325 to schedule an appointment.

Do you bake from scratch?

We believe that the quality of your cake on the inside should match the beauty of your cake on the outside so we make all of our cakes and fillings from scratch.  The only exception to this rule is with the preserves we use.  We buy these pre-made to assure easy access when fruits may not be in season.

Can you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?

No.  While many of our recipes do not contain nuts, they are prepared in a kitchen where nuts have been used.  If you have a severe nut allergy we cannot guarantee that your cake will not have traces of nuts in it.  At this time we do not prepare cakes without dairy, sugar, or eggs as these ingredients are essential to the chemistry of baking. 

Do you ship your cakes?

No.  Since your cake cannot be guaranteed to arrive in one piece, our cakes are not available to be shipped. 

Do you offer tastings?

Yes.  You may schedule a tasting with us when you call to book your wedding consultation.  There is a $50.00 fee for the tasting that will be subtracted from your total order should you choose to book with us.  When you come in you will be able to sample a variety of our cake and filling options to mix and match.  Tastings are offered for cakes with over 100 servings.  If you require a tasting for a smaller cake you are welcome to order a sampler for $30.00 or $50.00 for fruit cakes, which will not be subtracted from your total order.  We will hold your date until your tasting, but after that your date will be considered open until we receive your retainer.

What about mini cakes?

Mini versions of beautiful cakes are a wonderful addition to any occasion.  They are a little present for each of your guests.  As beautiful as they are, they are a labour intensive undertaking to create.  Rather than one large cake, we have to assemble and decorate multiple little cakes with decorations that are much smaller and more tedious to create than their larger counterparts.  Due to all of the extra labour involved mini cakes start at $15.00 per cake with a minimum order of 10 cakes.

Do you deliver?

Yes.  However you will be charged a delivery fee which is outlined in our client contract. 

Do you provide fresh flowers to decorate my cake?

No.  Any flowers that you want placed on your cake will need to be ordered from your florist and delivered to your event location.  It is a good idea to inquire with your florist about the flowers you are using on your cake.  Most flowers are grown with pesticides and many varieties of flowers are actually toxic to humans (the calla lily and hydrangea are great examples of beautiful, yet toxic flowers) and many people are allergic to flowers as well.  It is a good idea to, at the very least, have organically grown flowers when you are placing them on or around your cake.  The best option would be to have your flowers created from edible gumpaste to assure that there will be no ill effects from your cake's decor.

What is your payment policy?

We require a retainer equal to 50% of your estimated cake cost at the time of your booking to secure your date.  The remainder of your payment is due four weeks before your event date.  If you book your cake with less than four weeks to spare, full payment in cash is due upon ordering.

What happens if I have to reschedule my event?

If you must change your event date we will try our best to accommodate you but we cannot guarantee we will have your new date open.  Our cancellation policy is outlined in our client contract and will be explained to you at your booking.

Isn’t it cheaper to get a fake display cake and serve sheet cakes?

No.  Styrofoam “dummy cakes” cost just as much as the raw ingredients for a baked cake.  The bulk of the cost of your cake is in the decorating and that costs the same no matter what it is on.  Then you will be paying for the kitchen cakes which cost about the same amount as a tiered wedding cake.  You will end up paying more for a display cake and kitchen cakes than you would if you ordered the appropriate servings of wedding cake.

Can we have more than one cake flavour in our cake or does it have to all be the same?

Please feel free to choose any cake and filling combination you desire.  We do not limit you to one flavour for your whole cake.  If you have multiple flavours in your cake, you may want to order more servings since your guests may be inclined to sample more than one flavour.