Delivering a 4 tier cake
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Permalink Reply by Annie Laurie Hall on
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I always deliver already stacked if the design allows for it. Several factors you should consider:
1. Can you lift it if you stack it? If you can lift it, can you carry it the required distance to the table where it will be placed?
2. Are you experienced in stacking cakes that will encounter some movement along the way? Example--you will need doweling from top to bottom to keep boards under tiers from shifting during the car ride. Supporting a cake that will not be moved can be different from supporting one that will enjoy bumps, turns and braking, so you should be sure you are comfortable with that.
3. If there is ANY question in your mind, take the safest route and stack when you get there. You can already have everything doweled and ready to be stacked. Then it shouldn't take too much time to put it together.
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on
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I always try to see the venue ahead of time if at all possible. I deliver a lot of cakes to outdoor venues and have done some already stacked and some not. It works either way but do what you feel comfortable with. And yes, do be sure you can lift the cake or have someone to help you. If you stack it on site, be sure you bring some damp towels and dry towels with you (use a plastic tub for the damp ones) that way you can keep your hands wiped off and you can use the dry ones to lay down on the table linnens so you do not soil the linnens. There is really no right or wrong to it... a lot of my deliveries are on bumpy country roads and those I never stack ahead of time. Lots of factors to consider.
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on
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I deliver already stacked. I usually have a person in the vehicle to hold the cake. The reason being that when you have any kind of movement that person can then manipulate their body and at the same time the cake in the direction that you are either turning or stopping. Less movement on the cake. I also dowel the cake from top to bottom.
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Permalink Reply by Jenifer T on
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Hmmm, I see what you mean about the 'dash' but if you have to stop quickly the cake's gonna go flying regardless. Whether it flies in the trunk, in a box, on the mats on the floor or someone lap, its airborne! lol
Tina Gdovic said:
Just read Stephanie's reply...No offense to her, but, God, please don't let anyone hold your cake!!! I've seen too many videos of this kind of technique and if you have to stop quickly, the cake goes flying... Then there goes all your hard work and dashboard of your car! Make sure to place the cake on a cleared out flat surface in the trunk or in the back of a van on top of a non-skid mat... That's the safest and smartest way to transport a cake. If you want to put it in a box, too, that's also a good idea if there are any gumpaste decorations on the cake.
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I feel stacking ahead of time brings me peace of mind knowing the cake is 'done', I can see the completed project. BUT, you can (and I have before) stack the 2 bottoms layers...then stack the 2 top layers, so that your cake is in 2 sections (not 4), easier to deliver and then you can do the final stack once there. Of course I always bring my icing back to do the final border or any touch ups I might have to do on site.
I guess after all this advice, you'll have to decide what you're most comfortable with. And your decision will probably vary with each cake you do in the future. :) Have fun, I'm sure it'll all turn out great!
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If you are going to be doing a lot of cakes, I would invest in a cake safe.
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R you serious? there's such a thing?
Kristine jimenez said:If you are going to be doing a lot of cakes, I would invest in a cake safe.
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They are expensive, you're right, but they are worth it if you do high volume. You don't have to invest in boxes. I delivered a six tier cake already stacked, and just had to apply the sugar flowers and the topper when I arrived. It was incredibly heavy, though, so it was imperative that they had a cart when we arrived.
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Hi Kimberly,
I have delivered both ways. It depends on several factors. The distance and road getting there. How much time once you get there will you have and what will remain to be finished. If you stack it- can you carry it by yourself? Or will you have help? If at all possible I stack and then deliver.
Hope this helps!
Pam
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Permalink Reply by Cakes Galore & Many More on
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Hi if the cakes is on pillars you can assemble it there but if they are on top off one another you have to do them at your location.
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Permalink Reply by girl on
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Hello,
Keep in mind that it will be really heavy and transporting it will be difficult. I would assemble at the location. Take supplies you will need to finish and give yourself plenty of time to assemble it. You will feel alot less stressed. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Lenise Lee-Streeter on
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Hello,
Always try to assemble on site, it is less stressful and remember to bring extra frosting and supplies to do any last minute repairs. Let me know how it turns out. Good Luck !!!
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