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Cakes

How do I order a cake from Confection Perfection – and what do I need to know?

Visit us, call or email us. We make cakes to any specification – or can produce tailored decorations for your own cake. We can meet any theme for any occasion, and have some easy put-together packages. Cakes, decorations and packages are priced individually. Contact us for more information.

What kind of cakes do you create?

We cater for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, work parties, Christmas, Easter, thanksgiving, Halloween, and everything else. We can cater for any theme – dragons, football, delicate bouquets, autumn leaves, summer flowers, fairy castles and cauldrons. Cakes can be made in fruit, sponge, chocolate or lemon. View our Gallery or contact us.

Do you cater for allergies and how do you select your ingredients?

We are very aware of allergy sensitivity and create cakes that are nut free, dairy free, egg free and gluten free. We never use boards that have been exposed to nuts or marzipan when an allergy is an issue, or have a nut-free cake exposed to nut-dust. All our staff our aware of all allergy risks. For gluten allergens, we ask that flour is supplied (available NHS). We do ask that any sensitivity is advised at the time of order, when we will evaluate options and confirm policies with you.

How much notice do I need to give for a cake order?

For a wedding cake, we would advise 2-3 months minimum – but if your wedding is between April and September, we would advise placing your order at least 3-5 months ahead of your wedding, and for complex designs 6-12 months in advance. For all other personal cakes we would advise 3-6 weeks notice, and cakes for business 1-2 weeks (basic package) or 1-3 weeks (business occasions).

If I want to make my own cake, can you provide everything I need?

We can provide everything from tins to icing, marzipan, ribbon and decorations. Decorations can be be-spoke plaques, figurines or curiosities. We also have recipes to help you create the perfect cake.

If I’ve made a cake, can you ice and finish it for me?

We can’t ice your cake, but can decorate it with you in a one-to-one session. We can make decorations for you, and if you have bought a cake from a high street retailer, we can finish it for you. Or you can come on one of our training courses, bring your cake with you and finish it with our help, as part of a group. Contact us for more information.

Do you do deliveries, and for events, assist with display?

We deliver wedding and stand-supported celebration cakes, and ensure that set-up will be handled reliably – by us, or venue staff. We always make sure it is clear how your cake should be managed and displayed.

Other cakes need to be collected, or delivered by a tried and tested courier - but all cakes will be safely transported to a car, and are packed in boxes that prevent movement. We also provide advise on all aspects of cake care.

Courier delivery charges start at £30 for the Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge wells areas.

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Shop

Where is your shop and what are your opening hours?

We are located in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge: 13a Brookmead, Hildenborough, Kent TN11 9DJ

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday: 10am – 2pm and Saturday: 9am – 4pm

What products do you stock?

Ready made cake decorations, hand-made decorations, ribbons, icing ingredients, marzipan, chocolate, mousse base, sweets, tins, books, recipe cards, specialist colourants, sparkles and brushes, boards.. and anything else you might need.

Can I buy hand-made decorations as well as off-the-shelf items?

Yes – to order, or bought from display, we can provide sugar flower sprays, plaques and star bursts in individual colour schemes and designs, or bespoke designs based on your requirements. Order times and prices will vary.

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Training Courses

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Do you have training courses for people with different levels of experience?
– including beginners and practiced cakemakers?

We have a range of courses catering for everybody – people with no experience, some experience in some areas, or people with broad experience who still want to polish their skills or find new ideas. Course schedule 2008 (pdf)

What courses are available, and when?

All our courses are on Saturday and/or Sunday, start at 9:30, finish around 3:30 and cost £35-£75. They span icing, basic decorating, floral sugarcraft, figure modelling, sophisticated cupcake and cookie decorating. Courses run from January to May and September to November.

How many people would be on a course?

There are up to 8 people on a course. Our wedding planning demonstration has up to 10 people.

How do I book?

Fill in our booking form (pdf) and send by post, email us, call us or visit the shop. We’ll get back you with all the information you need and talk about how things work.

What would I need to bring?

Some specialist equipment is needed – you will be given details when you book, and can bring equipment with you, or purchase it (with a discount) on the day. For some courses, you will also need to bring your own cake, but recipe cards are provided in advance, and if there are any problems, let us know and we will help.

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Equipment hire

Do you hire tins for home or professional cake-making?

We have over 250 tins – from Ballet Shoes and Bob the Builder, Teddy Bears and Scooby Doo, to anything from 4-18” round or square, hexagonal, ocatagonal, star or heart shaped, triangle or teardrop, and many more. Tins are hired for 2 nights at £2.00 per tin, with a £20 deposit. Recipe cards are available. Click here for more information.

Do you hire display stands and cake knives?

We have a wide range of stands and separators to work with any cake: base stands, and displays for 7-tier cupcakes, 2-5 tier celebration cakes, spiraled, stepped, tilted or off-set. Celebration knives are also available. Click here for more information.

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