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Q So, what types of cake do you make?
A In general terms, either fruit cakes or sponge cakes.
The fruit cakes are either ‘Luxury Fruit’, ‘Luxury Rich Fruit’ or ‘Premier Celebration’. Premier Celebration cakes all contain Brandy, Sherry and nuts.
The sponge cakes are either plain Victoria, or Madeira, or Chocolate sponge based. If carrot or ginger cake is what you really like.... just ask.
The cakes can be any shape you choose – round, square, oval, triangular....
Q What about decoration?
A Fruit cakes are normally covered in marzipan (almond paste) and then iced with Royal or sugar icing. The choice of icing decoration is up to you... ask for our picture book, or specify exactly what you need. Roses or other flowers hand-made in icing, marzipan fruits.... Maybe a company logo for a corporate event... or a photo printed in edible ink on the cake (hard icing only!)
Sponge cakes can have royal or sugar icing too, but generally come with soft creamy butter icing - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, orange... An alternative is a luxury fruit glaze... strawberries, raspberries..... with lots of fresh fruit! Whipped cream?... no problem.
Q What size cakes do you make?
A The standard sizes – 6”/150mm, 9”/230mm, 12”/300mm in round or square, plus small individual 3”/75mm cakes for parties/corporate events/product launches. Tiers, with or without pillars are not a problem. After that it’s up to you. After that only your imagination and your wallet are limits!
Q How long will it take?
A It depends on the complexity of the cake. A five tier beauty with lots of hand crafted roses obviously takes much, much longer than a single layer chocolate sponge with butter icing.
For five tier cake, we suggest you commence discussions at least eight weeks before the event, and place the order six weeks before delivery is needed. For the sponge cake... a few days.
Of course... you’ve left it late!! Panic! Can we do it in less time? Yes... we can work miracles, but the impossible is still unfortunately not available! Remember though, miracles do cost... so please order in good time!
Q We will be on holiday at a hotel, apartment or villa, can you deliver to us there?
A Yes, of course! We deliver to you at an agreed time. If you want it to be a surprise for someone, we would love to help! Whether you live on Ibiza, or are simply visiting for a wedding or other celebration, Eileen can discuss and agree details so that your cake is ready and waiting for collection or delivery.
Q And what about a restaurant?
A Again, no problem, but please remember to obtain approval from the restaurant or hotel first. Otherwise it’s a bit like taking your own beer to the pub! This is YOUR responsibility!
Q What about presentation at the venue? Cake stand, cake knife, plates etc?
A No problem! We deliver the cake on a silvered hard cake board, normally wrapped in cellophane. Quite often villas or hotels do not have the right size stand or proper cake knives, (who wants a beautiful cake hacked?) so the cake might get damaged. We provide a hire facility for cake stands, cake knife plates, napkins, and pastry forks. We can even be at the venue with waiting staff to help with the cutting and distribution.
Q We would like to keep the top tier of our wedding cake to celebrate the birth of our first child. Will that be ok?
A Again, yes of course. We can supply an airtight container, wrap and pack the cake for you to keep. Stored in a cool dark dry environment our premium cakes will be good for three years, but the icing may lose colour and need replacement.
Q We’ve tasted your cake. Can you deliver outside Ibiza?
A Yes........... Yes! We can, but it may be expensive, depending on where. Ask us for a quote.
Q I’m thinking of ordering, but how can I be sure?
A Solution: - Eileen will send you a sample of her fruit cake, and a CD with a big selection of cake pictures... all shapes and styles. Just send €5, or £5 from the UK and receive the cake and CD by return. When you place an order the €5/£5 will be deducted from the price.
Sorry to have to do this, but sadly some people do take advantage...
Q We have a company celebration – can you help us?
A Yes! Whether it’s a celebration, product launch, conference... or special thank you to someone, we can help. A large cake to share, or little individual memento cakes – maybe with the company logo, or individual faces? Allow us to help take some of the stress out of organising a corporate event, and make it a memorable occasion.
Q What sorts of other things do you do?
A Maybe you have relatives who you would like to surprise... possibly a replica wedding cake for Mum & Dad’s wedding anniversary? How about two photos... then and now printed on the cake?
Maybe you’re here for Christmas or other Festival.... ?
Graduation... Birthday...... Retirement..... Valentines....... Driving Test.... Mother’s Day...
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