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CHOOSING YOUR BAKER
When you interview your baker vendors there are certain things that should be addressed. Obviously you should be able to see pictures, a resume and references, but all of those things are really not necessary. Any vendor can make up references. Vendors will never give you reference information on negative experiences and who is to say that all of those pictures are theirs. You can learn a lot more about your baker at a cake tasting then how the cake tastes. Below are some tips to make your baker selection a lot easier.
1. Price – Of course you have to choose a baker that is in your budget, but you should not base your choice on price alone. Make sure you look at what you are getting for your money, and not just the cost per serving. Things to consider include, how many tiers you are getting, décor and design that is included in your cake bid. Many times, a bid from another baker might be less expensive, however when we compare what a bride is getting from us compared to the other vendor....in most instances a cake from THE CAKE GUYS is generally much more value for the price.
2. Taste – Any reputable baker will offer FREE consultations which include a tasting. Keep in mind that if the cakes do not taste good at the consultation, you should mark that baker off your list immediately.
3. Cake Servings – Many bakers will try to sell you too much cake. Be cautious and listen to all the information. Remember, if you are serving food and/or alcohol that will dramatically affect the amount of cake you need.
4. Fake Cakes – Fake, or Faux Cakes, are a must in most instances. Fake cakes offer the opportunity to have a nice size cake without having to spend extra on wasted cake. Fake cakes are very cost effective; however some baker’s fakes are almost as much as the real cake.
5. Organization – Was the consultation organized and professional? Did the baker offer a drawing of each design or entire cake? In order to make sure that each person involved understands what is expected, a drawing is an absolute must. Also, was everything put on paper in the form of a contract? A contract is highly recommended.
6. Sanitation - After baking out of our home (garage) for 12 years we understand the difference between a home baker and a professional kitchen baker. It is important to make sure that you baker has the facilities and equipment to meet your needs. Remember, in most cases the baker does more than one wedding a weekend. Does that company have the equimpent and resources to maintain a safe and sanitized production area.
7. Visual Appeal - When guests come into your reception...the FIRST thing they see or go to is the cake! When you walk into the shop or home, are those cake appealing to you...do you ohhhh and awwww? Visual appeal is what makes cakes so interesting!
8. Personal Preference – When choosing wedding vendors, you should get a very comfortable feeling with each vendor that you choose. The baker is no different. During the consultation did you feel at ease? Was everything explained? Did the baker seem to have the expertise that you feel is necessary to invest hundreds of dollars? And most importantly, did the baker LISTEN to your needs and offer suggestions that made you comfortable.
9. Did you meet with the baker/owner themselves or was it an employee?
10. Did you enjoy the cake consultation experience?
Dear Customer,
THESE TIPS ARE A PROFESSIONAL SELF EVALUATION OF OUR INDUSTRY. WE ARE VERY UP FRONT, HONEST AND APPROACH AND TREAT OUR CLIENTS AS WE WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED IF WE WERE IN THE SAME SITUATION. BECAUSE WE ARE THE EXPERTS IN THIS FIELD, WE OWE EACH OF YOU A REALISITIC APPROACH TO CHOOSING YOUR BAKER. IN MOST INSTANCES, THIS EVENT IS THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE PLANNED AND RESEARCHED WEDDING CAKES. WE HOPE AFTER READING OUR WEBSITE, YOU CAN TAKE OUR INFORMATION AND USE IT TO HELP SELECT THE BEST VENDOR FOR YOUR EVENT. OBVIOUSLY, WE HOPE YOU CHOOSE THE CAKE GUYS, BUT IF NOT WE HOPE WE HAVE PROVIDED SOME INFORMATION THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO YOUR PLANNING NEEDS.
Sincerely, Edward and Chad
