| Things to consider and ask the cake maker: | Comments |
| What type of cake would you like; traditional fruitcake,sponge cake? | |
| How would you like it presented? Flat or tiered? Round or square? Individual cakes? | |
| What sort of decorations do you want on the top? | |
| How do you plan to have it eaten? at the reception, evening, taken home? | |
| How and when will the cake/s be delivered? Does this entail an extra charge? | |
| If during the summer, are there adequate cooling facilities on site? | |
| Find out if your guests are allergic to nuts. | |
| When does the deposit and the final payment need to be made by? | |
| What is the policy on postponement/ cancellation? | |
| Is VAT included in prices quoted? | |
| How much is the corkage and the water - does it have to be bottled? | |
| Get Insurance | |
| Confirm dates, times and details with a written contract. |