PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Cake Maker cost in the UK
£70–£150 per cake. Typically £90.
A cake maker in the UK usually charges £70–£150 per celebration cake, with about £90 typical. Size and number of servings, tiers, sculpted or character designs, sugar flowers and delivery decide the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a cake maker cost in the UK?
| Low end | £70 | a simple single-tier cake collected |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £90 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a sculpted or tiered design |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Number of servings — a cake for forty guests needs more sponge and decoration than one for ten
- Tiers and height — a tiered celebration cake takes longer to stack and support than a single tier
- Design detail — sculpted, character or hand-painted cakes take a cake maker many more hours
- Sugar flowers and toppers — handmade sugar flowers and edible prints add to the cake price
- Dietary needs — gluten-free, vegan or allergen-free cakes need separate ingredients and care
- Delivery and setup — delivering and assembling a tiered cake at the venue is often charged
WHAT YOU GET
What a cake maker booking includes
Takes: Most cake makers need one to three weeks' notice; complex designs need longer. Not included: Delivery and setup, cake stands, handmade sugar flowers, extra tiers and tasting sessions are often charged on top.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common cake maker jobs
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How to pay less
- Choose a simple buttercream finish instead of fondant with sculpted details
- Order a smaller display cake and a plain cutting cake from the cake maker
- Collect the cake yourself instead of paying for delivery
Before you book
- Tell the cake maker about every allergy, as home and small bakers are required to give allergen information
- Check the cake maker is registered with the local council as a food business
- Agree the design, servings and collection or delivery time in writing
- Ask how to store the cake and how long it keeps
Cake Maker cost: questions people ask
Usually £70–£150 in the UK, with about £90 typical. Simple single-tier cakes sit lower; sculpted or tiered designs sit higher.
One to three weeks for most cakes, and longer for tiered or sculpted designs in busy months.
Yes. Anyone selling cakes, including from a home kitchen, must register with the local council as a food business and follow food hygiene and allergen rules.
Many cake makers offer free-from cakes, but they should explain how they avoid cross-contamination if an allergy is serious.
Delivery, setup, cake stands, handmade sugar flowers and tastings are commonly charged on top.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK cake maker prices. They show the national range per cake, not a quote.
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