HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wedding cake maker in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wedding cake maker in Ireland costs €250–€900 per cake, typically around €450. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a wedding cake maker in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wedding cake maker work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — consultation Services — initial consultations allow couples to discuss their vision and preferences.
- How does its size change the price?A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of design change the price?It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does ingredients used change the price?The quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, the cost of the wedding cake does not include the rental of cake stands or delivery fees if the venue is far from the cake maker's location — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wedding cake maker job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers wedding cake maker work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — consultation Services — initial consultations allow couples to discuss their vision and preferences.
A good answer: A larger property takes longer simply to move around. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, the cost of the wedding cake does not include the rental of cake stands or delivery fees if the venue is far from the cake maker's location — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wedding cake maker job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — flavour Selection — clients can choose from a variety of flavours, such as classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or unique options like red velvet.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wedding cake maker starts, and an itemised invoice after — cake Tasting Sessions — an opportunity for couples to sample different flavours and fillings before making their final cake selection.
Getting the quote right
- Its size — a larger property takes longer simply to move around.
- Complexity of design — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph.
- Ingredients used — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given.
- Delivery distance — the distance is worked out before the quote is given.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: its size — a larger property takes longer simply to move around
- They will not talk about it: complexity of design — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph
- They will not talk about it: ingredients used — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given
- A price for the wedding cake maker before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the wedding cake maker has begun
What a wedding cake maker costs: €250–€900 per cake
The figures are for the job, per cake, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Custom wedding cakes and Groom's cakes each carry their own band. Wedding Cake Maker price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Wedding cake makers near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstIts size — a larger property takes longer simply to move around — that is what the wedding cake maker is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of design — it is the part of the job hardest to judge from a photograph — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfIngredients used — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherDelivery distance — the distance is worked out before the quote is given — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wedding cake maker is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, any special requests — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours.
- Flavour Selection
- Clients can choose from a variety of flavours, such as classic vanilla, rich chocolate, or unique options like red velvet.
- Consultation Services
- Initial consultations allow couples to discuss their vision and preferences.
- Custom Wedding Cakes
- These cakes are designed specifically for your wedding, incorporating personalised elements and flavours.
- Groom's Cakes
- A separate cake often designed to reflect the groom's interests or hobbies, complementing the main wedding cake.
- Cupcake Towers
- An alternative to traditional cakes, featuring a tower of cupcakes that can be customised in flavours and designs.
- Cake Pops
- Small, round cakes on a stick, often decorated and presented as a fun and whimsical dessert option.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a wedding cake maker: questions people ask
The cost of a wedding cake can vary based on its size, complexity of design, and the ingredients used. Custom designs and premium flavours typically drive the price higher.
Many wedding cake makers require advance notice, but some may offer emergency services for last-minute orders. Availability will depend on their current workload and the complexity of the design.
Yes, many wedding cake makers offer additional services, such as dessert tables or cupcakes, which can be booked alongside the wedding cake. Discuss your needs during the consultation for bundled options.
Typically, the cost of the wedding cake does not include the rental of cake stands or delivery fees if the venue is far from the cake maker's location. Clarify all details with the cake maker to avoid surprises.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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