Understanding a custom cake quote
Learn how servings, flavour, finish, handmade detail and fulfilment shape the price of a custom cake. Use the quote checklist before messaging us so the first response can focus on the cake rather than collecting missing basics.
Six quote essentials
For a useful first quote, we mainly need six things. Add the other details only when they matter to your order.
Tell us the date the cake is needed. Add the handover time only when it is important.
Describe the occasion, theme or gallery cake you like. Attach reference images if you have them, or ask for design guidance.
Give us the serving count so we can advise a suitable cake size.
Choose a confirmed Amour Desserts flavour, ask for a recommendation, or share another idea for confirmation.
Include the name, age or wording, colours, toppers and must-have details, or write ‘none’.
Tell us whether you prefer delivery or pickup and include the suburb, venue or pickup location.
Only add these when relevant
Handover time: Add it when the cake must arrive or be collected by a specific time.
Finish preference: Mention buttercream, fondant or ‘not sure’ only if you have a preference.
Budget range: Optional, but useful when you would like us to suggest a suitable level of detail.
Allergen or dietary questions: Mention these in the first message when relevant so we can discuss the request before the order proceeds.
We ask for servings, flavour, name or age, personalisation, and delivery or pickup, because those shape the quote.
A cake with handmade fondant characters, custom toppers, or complex theme work costs more than a simpler personalised buttercream cake.
Sharing a budget range helps us suggest a design that fits the event.
Unsure? Send the reference photo and ask what detail fits your timeframe and servings.
Not for fully custom cakes. Our ready-made cakes show prices in the shop, but a custom commission needs a quote.
Our smallest custom cakes serve 12–15 guests.
Relevant cake pages
See the $150 starting price, quote factors, minimum size and timing guidance.
View pageFollow the steps from references and cake details to quote and payment.
View pageOrganise your date, servings, suburb, flavour and reference notes in one message.
View pageRelated cake guides
When to enquire and why detailed cakes need more preparation time.
Read guideWork out guest count before size, tiers, and quote.
Read guideSort out pickup and delivery details before asking for a quote.
Read guideNext step
For the quickest useful quote, send your date, design direction, servings, flavour, wording or personalisation, and delivery or pickup plan. Order early for peak-season and popular dates.
