Cake Makers in South East

Sara loves to design bespoke cakes for all occasions, from small birthdays to large parties and weddings. Based in Petersfield in Hampshire, Sara Jane Cakes covers the surrounding areas. Here, Sara shares her experiences and her tips for getting the most from your provider.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

For me to provide the most accurate quote possible ideally I would need the following information;
Number of guests, the flavour of cake and size of the cake (although I can estimate through the number of guests)
Any themes you would like it to go with and any designs you may have seen elsewhere.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Firstly I would always ask to see previous work or work that is similar to what you are asking for. Visit the provider's website if they have one to get a feel of the service and quality they can provide and read any reviews via the website, social media.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

I started to think about baking when my daughter turned 1, I had a bad experience on my son's first birthday with a cake I had ordered and spent a lot of money on for it to turn out not how I wanted, the wrong colour, the wrong shape and didn't taste overly good. So I took to the kitchen so the same didn't happen. I was pleasantly surprised and from then on got asked to bake and decorate for friends and family. I took the plunge to make this into a part-time business in 2014 and the rest is history. I absolutely love baking and creating new ideas for customers, its so much fun.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

I haven't been on Add to Event too long but have recently had my first booking for a birthday cake. All went so smoothly, from talking through the requirements, taking a deposit and the end result and delivering. Getting to meet the person behind the order was my favourite part. I am super happy with the service provided and it's so easy to use, notifications straight to my phone and requests to quote are brilliant, I have recommended a friend to Add to Event which she will hopefully join shortly.