How do you handle this?

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Permalink Reply by Mandy Nel on August 28, 2012 at 1:47am

On this subject - it seems rainbow cakes are beginning to make a serious impact in my neck of the woods.  But the reality is that this entails having to bake layers of coloured cake (if you only have two pans of a particular size that's a bit of a problem) - does one charge extra for this type of cake?  It is after all really extra work (and stress)?

Permalink Reply by Danielle Dyskin on August 28, 2012 at 4:50am

I prefer not to charge by the serving because cakes with fancy decoration are more work - the fewer serves the more it costs per piece.  Also, as Monica said - you may not be able to use the cake you have carved away.  i generally ask the person how many people they are expecting and then give them three options for different designs which will suit the number of people.  We always make sure that there are three different prices (at least one above their budget) and you will be surprised how many people take the expensive option. 

Permalink Reply by Dee Miller on August 28, 2012 at 12:52pm

Wow, really?  People will actually choose expensive?   I guess I shouldn't be surprised.  After all, people have paid me what I thought was a ton of money for cake.  Lucky me!  :))))   I guess I just always thought given a choice, most people would not go with expensive.  Excellent idea, Danielle.  Thanks!

Danielle Dyskin said:

I prefer not to charge by the serving because cakes with fancy decoration are more work - the fewer serves the more it costs per piece.  Also, as Monica said - you may not be able to use the cake you have carved away.  i generally ask the person how many people they are expecting and then give them three options for different designs which will suit the number of people.  We always make sure that there are three different prices (at least one above their budget) and you will be surprised how many people take the expensive option. 

Permalink Reply by Terry Bingham on August 28, 2012 at 1:03pm

How do you go about getting the prices from our local bakeries. I tried to do this a couple of months ago and no one would give me a ballpark, they all wanted me to come in for a consultation.

Permalink Reply by Danielle Dyskin on August 28, 2012 at 8:13pm

Yes - you charge for it!!!!!!!!!  Without any embarrassment explain that cake prices vary with the amount of work involved - otherwise a wedding cake would cost the same as a few plain slab cakes.

Mandy Nel said:

On this subject - it seems rainbow cakes are beginning to make a serious impact in my neck of the woods.  But the reality is that this entails having to bake layers of coloured cake (if you only have two pans of a particular size that's a bit of a problem) - does one charge extra for this type of cake?  It is after all really extra work (and stress)?

Permalink Reply by Danielle Dyskin on August 28, 2012 at 8:14pm

Each design needs to match the price - if you make the expensive one sound the best they will choose it (sounds like if you build it they will come).

Dee Miller said:

Wow, really?  People will actually choose expensive?   I guess I shouldn't be surprised.  After all, people have paid me what I thought was a ton of money for cake.  Lucky me!  :))))   I guess I just always thought given a choice, most people would not go with expensive.  Excellent idea, Danielle.  Thanks!

Danielle Dyskin said:

I prefer not to charge by the serving because cakes with fancy decoration are more work - the fewer serves the more it costs per piece.  Also, as Monica said - you may not be able to use the cake you have carved away.  i generally ask the person how many people they are expecting and then give them three options for different designs which will suit the number of people.  We always make sure that there are three different prices (at least one above their budget) and you will be surprised how many people take the expensive option. 

Permalink Reply by Mandy Nel on August 29, 2012 at 3:19am

thanku x

Danielle Dyskin said:

Yes - you charge for it!!!!!!!!!  Without any embarrassment explain that cake prices vary with the amount of work involved - otherwise a wedding cake would cost the same as a few plain slab cakes.

Mandy Nel said:

On this subject - it seems rainbow cakes are beginning to make a serious impact in my neck of the woods.  But the reality is that this entails having to bake layers of coloured cake (if you only have two pans of a particular size that's a bit of a problem) - does one charge extra for this type of cake?  It is after all really extra work (and stress)?

Permalink Reply by Dee Miller on August 29, 2012 at 9:30am

Haha!  We could change that to if you BAKE it, they will come - love it!  Can't wait to try your approach...:)

Danielle Dyskin said:

Each design needs to match the price - if you make the expensive one sound the best they will choose it (sounds like if you build it they will come).

Dee Miller said:

Wow, really?  People will actually choose expensive?   I guess I shouldn't be surprised.  After all, people have paid me what I thought was a ton of money for cake.  Lucky me!  :))))   I guess I just always thought given a choice, most people would not go with expensive.  Excellent idea, Danielle.  Thanks!

Danielle Dyskin said:

I prefer not to charge by the serving because cakes with fancy decoration are more work - the fewer serves the more it costs per piece.  Also, as Monica said - you may not be able to use the cake you have carved away.  i generally ask the person how many people they are expecting and then give them three options for different designs which will suit the number of people.  We always make sure that there are three different prices (at least one above their budget) and you will be surprised how many people take the expensive option. 

Permalink Reply by Bettina Dwyer on September 14, 2012 at 11:13pm

It is YOUR business and although the customer is always right.......they are not always correct. Who is the cake decorator? You are. Who knows about cake? You do. Explain and then maybe suggest they use one dummy one real tier if they're after height or impact.

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