Cash from Baking??

hayley11

babyplum wrote: »

Yeah it was me. Thank you!
It was massively undercharged at just £20 but i only let her give me the cost of all the materials because i didn't want to get into trouble for making profit whilst not being registered.

I do plan to register as self employed and get approved by the EHO but there is a big hurdle to pass first. I live in a privately rented house and i can't see them agreeing to it unfortunately. I'm still going to ask but reckon my chances are slim to none.

I live in a privately rented house too. Who do you think will say no, your landlord or EHO? I asked my LL first and told him that it was on a very small scale and he was fine with it. EHO didn't even ask if I owned the house so I guess it doesn't matter to them as long as the kitchen is up to scratch.

babyplum

karenccs67 wrote: »

babyplum, cakescookiesandcrafts.co.uk sell a mould that has assorted buttons, i asked about it this week as its out of stock but it should be in next week and its only £3.98. i want one too.

FAB! I think a cake covered in loads of brightly coloured buttons would love so cute. Want to make one now!!! lol

babyplum

hayley11 wrote: »

I live in a privately rented house too. Who do you think will say no, your landlord or EHO? I asked my LL first and told him that it was on a very small scale and he was fine with it. EHO didn't even ask if I owned the house so I guess it doesn't matter to them as long as the kitchen is up to scratch.

I meant my landlord. It is rented from a letting agency and the owner of this house is also the owner of the letting agency. She is incredibly strict about everything unfortunately. But i guess i will never know unless i ask...

karenccs67

babyplum wrote: »

FAB! I think a cake covered in loads of brightly coloured buttons would love so cute. Want to make one now!!! lol

me too, i saw a cake covered in pastel coloured buttons and it was so pretty, also a chocolate cake covered in buttons made from chocolate yummy. they also so do a mould of teacups and teapots, i want those too, you can colour them up to look so pretty. moulds are buy 2 get 3rd free so a bargain too.

lauraw78

Another longtime lurker of this fantastic thread here

I'm finally going to try and sell my cupcakes/cakes, I have had many many compliments from friends and family urging me to do it but I have been a little scared of making that first leap. I have managed to get two meetings next week with two very popular cafes in my city next week but need some advice on a few things first.

First, what does it usually cost you on average to make a cupcake.....not taking overheads here (feel free to comment on that though), I'm talking just ingredients and cupcake cases, decorations etc. I know it differs but a roundabout price would be great.

Also, where do you buy all your ingredients/colours/glitters/cases from, do you buy wholesale? I find butter is the most expensive thing...where can I buy this cheaper (I use country life or Kerry gold... wouldn't want to compromise on quality/taste though).

Also, I'm ALWAYS trying new recipes for the perfect vanilla cupcake and buttercream frosting, what are your fave recipes?

lauraw78

Icing sugar too, need to find that cheap somewhere too!

esmer

There are lots of links to places where we buy stuff. I get most of mine from supermarket and I look for them on deals, Tesco has 3 for 2 and asda have alot of stuff at a 1.00 just now. Cupcake cases I Like Asdas own make when doing just bulk, but I buy Wiltons for birthdays and gifts.

If your selling to cafes, then starting with Vanilla with vanilla frosting, and cased, and maybe some sprinkles, sell for a 1.00 each, if selling them yourself, then 1.25 upwards.......... this is going on prices in shops and cafes........ Costa is 1.65 I think and it tastes FAKE!

HTH

lauraw78

esmer wrote: »

There are lots of links to places where we buy stuff. I get most of mine from supermarket and I look for them on deals, Tesco has 3 for 2 and asda have alot of stuff at a 1.00 just now. Cupcake cases I Like Asdas own make when doing just bulk, but I buy Wiltons for birthdays and gifts.

If your selling to cafes, then starting with Vanilla with vanilla frosting, and cased, and maybe some sprinkles, sell for a 1.00 each, if selling them yourself, then 1.25 upwards.......... this is going on prices in shops and cafes........ Costa is 1.65 I think and it tastes FAKE!

HTH

£1 each...really? It costs about 50p to make if my figures aren't wrong, and they will want a cut of the selling price too I'm sure...doesn't seem like it's going to bring in much money, I was thinking more £2, especially who I have meeting with, they're higher end cafes.

Much to think about I think, thanks for replying.

karenccs67

I have just got back from Cake International, wow some fantastic cakes, I could have spent alot of money but I was very good and only bought a few goodies, but I do have sore feet.....LOL x

esmer

lauraw78 wrote: »

£1 each...really? It costs about 50p to make if my figures aren't wrong, and they will want a cut of the selling price too I'm sure...doesn't seem like it's going to bring in much money, I was thinking more £2, especially who I have meeting with, they're higher end cafes.

Much to think about I think, thanks for replying.

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