Wedding Cake Prices & Portions

One of the most common questions we get is: “How much does a wedding cake cost?”

Because every cake we make is bespoke, prices do vary. To make things clearer, we’ve outlined some common tier setups below to give you a guide to portions and starting prices, before any design or decoration is added.

Most of our wedding cakes are made up of multiple tiers, each with three layers of sponge. (Tiers refer to the number of cakes stacked, while layers are the number of sponge layers within each tier.)

These examples are based on our classic vanilla flavour with a buttercream finish and reflect pricing for 2026–2027 weddings.

Guide Prices and Sizes

Two Tiers

• 6 / 8 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 45 portions
• Starting from £190

• 6 / 9 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 55 portions
• Starting from £220

• 6 / 8 inches
• Four layers per tier
• Approx 60 portions
• Starting from £250

👉 Visit our two-tier wedding cake page for ideas and inspiration

Three Tiers

• 4 / 6 / 8 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 55 portions
• Starting from £220

• 5 / 7 / 9 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 75 portions
• Starting from £295

• 6 / 8 / 10 inches
• Four layers per tier
• Approx 95 portions
• Starting from £375

👉 Visit our three-tier wedding cake page for ideas and inspiration

Four Tiers

• 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 100 portions
• Starting from £410

• 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 inches
• Three layers per tier
• Approx 130 portions
• Starting from £520

• 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 inches
• Four layers per tier
• Approx 160 portions
• Starting from £650

👉 Visit our four-tier wedding cake page for ideas and inspiration

Other Sizes

• 6 / 8 / 10 inches
• Two layers per tier
• Approx 60 portions
• Starting from £250

• 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 inches
• Two layers per tier
• Approx 110 portions
• Starting from £430

• Variable
• Mixed layers per tier
• Variable portions
• Starting from £300

These examples are designed to help you visualise typical sizes and pricing, but every cake we make is still completely bespoke.

If you’re planning something bigger, more detailed, or a little different — whether that’s five tiers, extra portions, or a novelty design — we can guide you on the best way to achieve it within your budget.

What Affects the Final Price?

Once you’ve chosen a size, your final quote depends on three key areas:

1. Design & Finish

A simple, clean finish will cost less than a highly detailed design.

• The overall finish, whether it is semi-naked, buttercream or fondant
• Textures, ruffles, stencils, hand piping etc all increase the price
• Intricate designs take hours of work

2. Flowers & Decorations

This is often the biggest price variable.

• Sugar flowers (handmade) → Premium
• Silk flowers → Budget Friendly
• Fresh flowers → Mid-Range

See our blog about cake flowers to better explain these differences.

Other elements like toppers, charms, lace, or custom details will also add to the price.

3. Flavours

We offer a range of flavours across different categories.

• Classic flavours → included in base pricing
• Premium flavours → slightly higher due to ingredients and prep time

Most couples choose a different flavour per tier, which adds to production time.

If you’re working to a specific budget, our Signature Wedding Cake range may be a better fit.

These are pre-designed cakes with fixed pricing, making them a more cost-effective option while still keeping a traditional wedding look.

👉 See Signature Wedding Cakes & Prices

A Quick Reality Check on Pricing

Wedding cakes serve large numbers of people.

For context:

• A shop-bought, off-the-shelf, undecorated muffin can cost £3.50 – £4.00 each
• For 100 guests, that’s £400 to start with

A wedding cake includes:

• Baking, filling, stacking, covering
• A ganache coating to give a premium finish
• Structural support
• Detailed finishing and decoration
• More admin time
• Professional setup (if required)

If you’d like a tailored quote, drop us a message below. Remember to tell us when and where you’re getting married. Approximate guest numbers and if you have any design ideas in mind.