WEDDING CAKES · PLANNING GUIDE
Cake Portion
Guide
Understanding portion sizes before you order ensures your guests are perfectly catered for — and helps me design the right cake for your celebration.
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3-course meal reception
Coffee portions are recommended — cake is served after dessert or later in the evening, so smaller slices are ideal.
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Cocktail or lighter reception
Dessert portions suit better — cake is often the main sweet offering, so a more generous slice is appropriate.
PORTION SIZES EXPLAINED
The Three Portion Sizes
PORTION TYPE
Coffee
1″ × 1″
The most common choice for wedding receptions with a full meal. A neat, elegant slice served after dessert or late in the evening when guests are already satisfied.
Full-meal receptions
PORTION TYPE
Dessert
1″ × 2″
A more generous slice, best suited when the cake is served as the main or only dessert. Ideal for cocktail receptions and celebrations where cake takes centre stage.
Cocktail receptions
PORTION TYPE
Bite
1″ × 1″ halved
A smaller cut, perfect for dessert tables where multiple sweets are being served alongside the cake. Can always be cut smaller to suit your event requirements.
Dessert tables
VISUAL REFERENCE
Portion Size Diagram
Coffee · 1″ × 1″
Dessert · 1″ × 2″
Bite · 1″ × 1″ halved
HELPFUL TIPS
Things Worth Knowing
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Always add a 10% buffer
I always recommend ordering for 10% more guests than your headcount — unexpected plus-ones and second servings are a reality at most receptions.
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Dietary requirements
Let me know about any dietary needs at consultation stage — gluten-free, dairy-free or nut-free tiers can be incorporated into your design.
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Not sure? Just ask
Portion planning can feel confusing — especially with larger, multi-tier designs. I'm always happy to help you work through the numbers together.