Cash from Baking??

Pembroke

lauraw78 wrote: »

Does that cover for markets as well though, because it seems that are a lot are just for one and not for all. I did this on another forum but I found the information on the actual site confusing. Perhaps I would be best to call them!

If you're aiming at Markets then the Market Traders Federation offer insurance which may be of use in other venues:

http://www.nmtf.co.uk/

Also that website has an interactive search for markets in your area.

code-a-holic

Wanted to share my excitment with you. Had the EHO come to meet me for the first time today. He was great, and even more great when he said there was nothing I needed to do so forget this being a preliminary, lets call this your inspection! Im all registered and allowed to bake for customers!
Woohoo - im so excited! I feel like holding a party! lol

karenccs67

code-a-holic wrote: »

Wanted to share my excitment with you. Had the EHO come to meet me for the first time today. He was great, and even more great when he said there was nothing I needed to do so forget this being a preliminary, lets call this your inspection! Im all registered and allowed to bake for customers!
Woohoo - im so excited! I feel like holding a party! lol

Congratulations & Happy Baking. x

lauraw78

Any tips on cake stalls. Ie, pricing cakes? packaging? cakes that sell best? How many to bake?

I have one this weekend...I'm scared...lol

stardrops42

nat21luv wrote: »

Got my first wedding tasting on tuesday and im very excited! Very under prepared though, my printer has stopped working so cant take pictures with me but luckily the client has seen what I can do on Facebook Just finished my 1st and 2nd ever cakes(I only make cupcakes but these were for friends)...

http://www.facebook.com/SofiasCupcakes

I dont know how to upload photos on here so have a look at my facebook profile instead-so much easier!!

Just wanted to wish you luck for today, I'm sure everything will go fine;)

nat21luv

Thank you stardrops! It must of been your good luck because I got the booking

I dont believe in putting up prices for weddings so its still £2 a cupcake with any design (buttercream and sugarpaste roses) for 60 adults and 25 smaller cupcakes for kids at £1 each. Grand total of £145 for cakes and £15 delivery charge (venue is 20 miles away) Thats my biggest order to date and im very happy with that!

esmer

Thats BRILLIANT, well done!!!

It all seems to be taking off for you guys. Really pleased for you.

HelenPie

I'm finally making progress... I've received my registration forms from EHO (am a little concerned that they've not even mentioned a visit....), I'm booked on to a Business Link course this weekend, and I've got my first two commissions after taking cakes into work last week :j

Just need to register with HMRC, and arrange insurance (will go to the BSG).

Big thanks to all at this forum, or I don't think I would have taken these steps :T

Bluefire

Congratulations nat21luv, that's fantastic! I hope the little advice I could give helped a bit! Wish I could charge those prices for my cupcakes... I get told £1 a cupcake is too expensive sometimes!

lauraw78 wrote: »

Any tips on cake stalls. Ie, pricing cakes? packaging? cakes that sell best? How many to bake?

I used to do deals when it came to prices, however I've now stopped that because my base prices are so low anyway. Most stalls who charge £1.50+ will have a 'box of 6 for £so & so' deal going on.

Packaging wise I've switched to white bakery boxes now, I had been using plastic cases & boxes with inserts but they work out quite expensive & a lot of people don't seem to use them on stalls.

Cakes that sell best... I find it really varies but my raspberry & chocolate ones always go quite quickly. I wouldn't like to suggest an amount to bake - it really depends on the footfall & your pricing. Better to underbake & sell out than bring lots of cakes home though I always think.

Kelly-Lou

Hi

I am just in the process of setting up a business selling cupcakes and wanted to ask about what prices you charge, if it isn't too cheeky! I was going to charge £1.20 per cupcake but all my family/friends think this is too much!!! Is it better that I lower my prices? I don't want to get this wrong I want to make a real go at this. Do you think you can just sell cupcakes or do you need to do other cakes or cookies also?

Can I also ask where is the cheapest place to buy boxes for cupcakes at the moment I buy them from a supermarket I think they are £2.25 for 2 boxes that hold 6 cakes, which obviously cuts down on the profit.

I still need to contact the council but am going to do it at the end of the week when my OH has fixed the kitchen floor tiles!!!