In my area, 12x18 is a half sheet and serves 54 (2x2) pieces.
A full sheet is 18x24 and serves 108 (2x2) pieces.
Since everyone has a different idea what size is considered what, I just ask how many servings they need and go by that!
My wilton book says a 11x15 serves 60 party servings and the 12x18 serves 72 party servings. Personally I think 11x15 is the perfect size for selling for birthday partys and such. Most people, at least that I know, don't need more cake than this for a birthday party. I also only offer this size, because this is the largest size boards I can get. If I get bigger pans I would have to custom order cake boards and pay for shipping. Just offer what you want to offer and call it what you want. Just my opinion.
this is just me but it works really well for me 1/4 sheet is mt 9x13 pan
1/2 sheet is my 11x15 pan and 3/4 sheet is my 12x18 pan
I have set basic price for each pan and it works so well for me. hth
Sure my sheet prices are.
1/4 = 9x13 $ 25.00
1/2= 11x15 $35.00
3/4 = 12x18 $45.00
let me add that is single layers no fillings
I'm also nearly the same as blessBeckybaking:
1/4 - 9x13 = $20 (popular size for kids parties), serves 24
1/2 - 11x15 = $40 (popular for workplace parties), serves 35-40
3/4-12x18 = $50 (not as popular in my area, only use if serving size is right for occasion), serves 54-60
Full Sheet is (2) 11x15's = $60 (100-120)
I usually charge $5 extra per cake for elaborate decorations, transfers or pieces made of gumpaste such as the bras I make which are very popular for me. These prices are for single layer, no fillings. Xtra $ for that!
Hope this helps!
regardless, you need to be clear what a serving size is - when you say 20 servings, do you mean 20 2x2? does the customer know what that means?
The only thing that doesnt' make sense to me is when whatever you use for a 1/4 sheet doesnt' equal 1/4 of a full sheet.
meaning, if you use a 9x13 to = 1/4 sheet, then 2 of those would be 1/2 (18x13) and 4 of those would be a full sheet (18x26)
you can always cut foam board to whatever size you need.
What a perfect subject I was just trying to figure this ouit last night. I have a few questions:
Would the number of servings change if the cake is filled? If you don;t mind telling how much more do you charge for filled cakes? Do you make 2 cakes of the same size, fill then stack? Or do you torte one cake? I have tried both ways and am confused at to what I should be doing I don;t want to sheat the customer but I don;t want to get cheated either.
Sorry to a pain with all the questions but I really need to get this straight for my sanity and for my portfolio.
Everyone I know has to have filled cakes but the thing is they like expensive stuff like Fresh strawberries, Cannoli filling, fresh bananas stuff like that so I have been charging...
7"x11" = $35.00
9"x13" (quarter sheet) = $50.00
11"x15"(Half sheet) =$65.00
12"x18" (3 quarter)= $80.00 Haven't made one yet but this would be my price
Full sheet = $115.00 Haven't made one yet but this would be my price
I also use IMBC and MMF and don't charge extra I also use molded chocolate on a lot of my cakes at no extra charge so the one price gives me free range without having to raise and lower my prices one straight fee anything you want (unless extremely extravegant).
Thanks
Jackie
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