How Many Servings Do You Quote For The Various Size Cakes?
Decorating By MrsMom Updated 29 Jun 2007 , 10:48pm by leily
I know there can be a large variance here. I have 2 different charts in front of me...one is Earlenes and I'm not sure what the other one is. Just in these two charts an 8" round has 15 (Earlene's) and 20 (other) wedding servings. That can add up to quite a difference.
So, how many servings on the various sizes? How big are your slices?
THANKS!!
I use a serving size of 1x2x4 for my two layer cakes and 2x2x2 for my single layer cakes.
You will get a lot of different opinions on this because some people think cake is dessert and others think it is a meal. Whatever you decide make sure to make a note and let your customers know what size you are planning your servings at. That way if they want them larger or smaller they can adjust their order accordingly.
For wedding servings I used Earlene's chart. It seemed to work the best. For birthday cakes I always asked if the guests were big cake eaters or small cake eaters.
Most of the time the number varies as leily said. Her information is very good and reliable.
Michele
I do the same as leily.. 1x2x4 for 2 layer cakes and 2x2 for single layer sheet cakes. I use this module for my serving chart too.. http://forum.cakecentral.com/modules/Forums/files/cake_serving_guide_219.pdf
1x2x4 really isn't a bad slice of cake. 
For birthday cakes I always asked if the guests were big cake eaters or small cake eaters.
It is exactly for this reason that I use one chart and stick to it. My standard reply is: If you order the 3-pc chicken strips meal at KFC, you get 3 chicken strips. They don't ask you if you are a big chicken eater or a small chicken eater. You get 3 strips ..... a serving size of KFC's determination. They are not going to throw in a couple of extra pieces because the customer is a "big chicken eater". If you want more chicken than that, then you buy (and pay for!) more chicken.
Same with cake.
I sell a pre-determined serving size, ergo my pricing is consistent. There is no confusion on why a 10" round birthday cake costs different than a 10" round wedding cake.
I use your rationalization too indydebi.. thanks for being such a good role model!! 
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