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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

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Coffee · 1″ × 1″

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Dessert · 1″ × 2″

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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.

READY TO PLAN YOUR CAKE?
Let's Work Out the Perfect Size

Not sure which portion size is right for your event? I'm happy to talk it through — get in touch and I'll help you plan the perfect amount for your guests.

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