A co-worker of mine call me yesterday and asked if I could make her wedding cake. I happily accepted. We're meeting Sunday to discuss what she wants. What I know off hand is that it's for 35 people and the colors are purple and lavander. My question is: Do you charge for the top layer, if so is it the price you would normally charge for that size since you dont charge per slice??? Sorry I know this is probably common sense
Thanks Guys
Tawonda

I charge per slice on all stacked/tiered cakes.....as for the top tier I charge my per serv. price X how ever many servings it serves, a 6" =10 serv........if they want a 6" cake that's not with the main cake, just on the side to save for the anniversary then I charge my normal price for a 6" cake.

I'm not in the business yet but I know a lot of people charge for the top layer but then bake a fresh "top layer" when the first anniversary roles around. When I got married though we were charged for the top layer and there was no "fresh" layer for our anniversary. HTH

I did not charge for a 6"er. If they wanted/needed to serve the top tier I would make a 6"er and box it making sure the family knew where it was (usually under the cake table). In 25+ yrs I had only 1 person complain about it being 'on the floor'.

Thanx for all the replies, now I know what to do.