Best way to transport baking?

rosie383

Next week, a long-awaited Tea Room will be opening in my town and I am baking weekly for it.
I would love to know the best containers to transport the things I make.
They are: Flapjacks: Do I just put in a plastic box with greaseproof paper between?
Florentines: Same as above?
Lemon melting moments sandwiched with buttercream and lemon curd. These should be okay on a box as they will be in little paper cases.
3 layer choc cake: do I need to buy a cake board? Big plastic box to carry it in? I figure if it is in a biscuit tin, it would be difficult to lift out.

I need to think about costs here too, as I will be taking one lot each week, and another the following week so will need 2 lots of containers for each IYKWIM.

Need2bthrifty

I have a couple of the big tins - you know the ones "drums of chocolates" that you get at Christmas time Ro$es, Qu@lity St etc.

I place the cake on the lid, put the tin on top, se!!otape it to the lid to make sure if anyone lifts it the cake doesn't drop out, and makes it easier to get the cake out instead of trying to squeeze your hands down between the sides of the tin and cake.

kittycat204

rosie383 wrote: »

3 layer choc cake: do I need to buy a cake board? Big plastic box to carry it in? I figure if it is in a biscuit tin, it would be difficult to lift out.

you other beautiful sounding creations should be fine, the cake is the one i'm worried about. is there any possibility of taking the sponges out their tin to cool, then putting them back in and assembling at the venue.

or if you could cook it the same size as a tin with spring loaded sided. then create it on the base, put the sides on the tin, then when you arrive take the sides off?

good luck with it.

rosie383

Need2bethrifty: That is a brilliant idea and one I would never have thought of. I have a couple of those tins too. Saves buying a cake box anyway.
I want to buy a couple of cake boards so would need to see if they would fit in the tin.

rosie383

kittycat204 wrote: »

you other beautiful sounding creations should be fine, the cake is the one i'm worried about. is there any possibility of taking the sponges out their tin to cool, then putting them back in and assembling at the venue.

or if you could cook it the same size as a tin with spring loaded sided. then create it on the base, put the sides on the tin, then when you arrive take the sides off?

good luck with it.

Good suggestions,but it wouldn't really be practical. I need to have it completely ready to transport as the lady who runs the place will sometimes have to come and collect the baking from me on weeks when I don't have the car.

daska

I suspect that 'tins' are not the ideal option for a commercial venture - cleaning them thoroughly might be a problem. However... celebrations come in plastic tubs that can go in the microwave, freezer and dishwasher. If you want something a bit more 'pro' you can get cake carriers EBAY LINKY - these have a handle on the top so they are easier to transport.

rosie383

Thank you so much for the link Daska. Looks perfect really as it would look a bit more professional than an upside down tin!
I am definitely going to use the tin idea for 'informal' baking though. It's a great idea, as I am always struggling to figure out how to carry cheesecakes etc to friends' houses.

VfM4meplse

Good luck with the venture, it's put me in the mood for Friday afternoon tea and cake, yum!

kittycat204

Need2bthrifty wrote: »

I have a couple of the big tins - you know the ones "drums of chocolates" that you get at Christmas time Ro$es, Qu@lity St etc.

I place the cake on the lid, put the tin on top, se!!otape it to the lid to make sure if anyone lifts it the cake doesn't drop out, and makes it easier to get the cake out instead of trying to squeeze your hands down between the sides of the tin and cake.

i used to do this smuggly until one day i managed to drop a just made cake on a carpet as i was walking out the kitchen. no idea how, i was gutted. i would suggest putting some cloth beneath it and scoop it up around the sides and tie with some string. then when you are carrying it, the weight it distributed better. just gives a little more security.

mi_jardin

I would ask them for a couple of their cake plates to sit them big cakes on and then put them in a tin. That way they don't have to be moved. The little ones aren't so much of a problem and can be put in a tin or tuppaware box you have already.

gibson123

Cake boards are expensive for big cakes. Buy some big doilies for under the big cakes and buy a big rigid plastic box with carry handles and a lid, under bed storage ones are about the right size and shape. Then it's down to clever packing. Invest in two boxes, because if some-one else is picking up they do not have to wait whilst you pack the box that they have just brought back.

http://www.aplaceforeverything.co.uk/home-storage/underbed-storage-box-xxl?ret=424&gclid=CPSO3eXw664CFcgntAodqRizLg