Frequently asked questions
Where is Sweet Charlotte Cakes?
Sweet Charlotte Cakes is based in Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire. Middleton Tyas is the village right next to Scotch Corner. Within our beautiful village we have the amazing, award winning Middleton Lodge.
We are 4.5 miles from Richmond, 9 miles from Darlington and 15 miles from Northallerton.
How much does a wedding cake cost?
The cost of a wedding cake depends upon many things. I take into consideration the size, flavour, style and design of your cake and then tailor a quote for your exact requirements. All wedding cakes take many days of hard work, some take longer than others depending on decoration. All of the cakes in my gallery can be made to suit your requirements. Please ask if you would like a price on any of the cakes that you see on my website.
Do you deliver?
Yes, I always like to deliver and set up wedding cakes on the day of the wedding. Delivery is free of charge within 10 miles of Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire. Anywhere further afield may incur a charge. Please ask for details.
You are welcome to collect your wedding cake the day before your wedding if you prefer.
Sadly I can not deliver birthday or other celebration cakes.
How much notice do you need for a wedding cake?
This usually depends on the time of year that you are having your wedding. Summer months book up sooner than winter months. I may have availability as soon as 3 months away, or some dates 18 months in advance may already be fully booked. Please send me your wedding date and location, and I will be happy to check my diary for you.
How do I order my wedding cake and secure the date?
Please get in touch if you have your wedding venue booked and are considering me to make your wedding cake. I will get back to you with my availability and arrange for you to come for a consultation. Wedding cake bookings can only be confirmed with a £100.00 non-refundable deposit. This can be made in person with cash, by cheque or by bank transfer. You can make this commitment before or after your consultation, however I cannot hold dates without a deposit. You can pay your deposit before hand if your wedding date is still a little way off and would rather wait until a few months before hand to go over all of the details of your cake. The choice is yours.
What happens at a consultation?
You will be welcomed into my kitchen here at 'Sweet Charlotte Cakes' , where we can sit and discuss your wedding cake requirements in full detail. I will have up to three flavours of cakes ready for you to try, along with lots of tea or coffee. Please bring along any ideas you have, photographs of your wedding styling, or your bridal flowers etc..
I can accommodate up to three people maximum at the consultation.
When will I be required to pay the remaining wedding cake balance?
Outstanding balances for wedding cakes are due no later than 4 weeks before the wedding day. Failure to pay the outstanding balance at this time could result in you not having a wedding cake on your big day.
Where is Sweet Charlotte Cakes?
Sweet Charlotte Cakes is based in Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire. Middleton Tyas is the village right next to Scotch Corner. Within our beautiful village we have the amazing, award winning Middleton Lodge.
We are 4.5 miles from Richmond, 9 miles from Darlington and 15 miles from Northallerton.
How much does a wedding cake cost?
The cost of a wedding cake depends upon many things. I take into consideration the size, flavour, style and design of your cake and then tailor a quote for your exact requirements. All wedding cakes take many days of hard work, some take longer than others depending on decoration. All of the cakes in my gallery can be made to suit your requirements. Please ask if you would like a price on any of the cakes that you see on my website.
Do you deliver?
Yes, I always like to deliver and set up wedding cakes on the day of the wedding. Delivery is free of charge within 10 miles of Middleton Tyas, North Yorkshire. Anywhere further afield may incur a charge. Please ask for details.
You are welcome to collect your wedding cake the day before your wedding if you prefer.
Sadly I can not deliver birthday or other celebration cakes.
How much notice do you need for a wedding cake?
This usually depends on the time of year that you are having your wedding. Summer months book up sooner than winter months. I may have availability as soon as 3 months away, or some dates 18 months in advance may already be fully booked. Please send me your wedding date and location, and I will be happy to check my diary for you.
How do I order my wedding cake and secure the date?
Please get in touch if you have your wedding venue booked and are considering me to make your wedding cake. I will get back to you with my availability and arrange for you to come for a consultation. Wedding cake bookings can only be confirmed with a £100.00 non-refundable deposit. This can be made in person with cash, by cheque or by bank transfer. You can make this commitment before or after your consultation, however I cannot hold dates without a deposit. You can pay your deposit before hand if your wedding date is still a little way off and would rather wait until a few months before hand to go over all of the details of your cake. The choice is yours.
What happens at a consultation?
You will be welcomed into my kitchen here at 'Sweet Charlotte Cakes' , where we can sit and discuss your wedding cake requirements in full detail. I will have up to three flavours of cakes ready for you to try, along with lots of tea or coffee. Please bring along any ideas you have, photographs of your wedding styling, or your bridal flowers etc..
I can accommodate up to three people maximum at the consultation.
When will I be required to pay the remaining wedding cake balance?
Outstanding balances for wedding cakes are due no later than 4 weeks before the wedding day. Failure to pay the outstanding balance at this time could result in you not having a wedding cake on your big day.