It would depend on the design. Four tiers is a very heavy cake, so you also need a strong board and someone to help lift and carry the finished cake.
If the design is fairly simple, and you have time to finish the base borders, delivery and set up on site can be easier.
i think i would stack two or three of the tiers (how much can you lift?) and add the last ones on arrival at the site. i like having as much done as possible before getting to the reception hall.
Depending on the size of the tiers, I travel partially stacked. The deciding factor is weight. Then when I get to the venue I check with my level and then add whatever tiers need to be added. I use SPS so there's no worries about the cake shifting during transport.
Ahhh, but Indydeb, if I can convert you to SPS, then you can at least deliver partically stacked and finished. Wouldn't you just love to breeze into a reception, set the cake down and leave?
Your SPS system is on my wish list! (But since I'm usually doing the buffet also, I rarely get to do a Drop-n-Run cake much!)
I like the SPS system, but still usually deliver unassembled. I do all the decorating except bottom borders on a stacked cake at the shop and then all I have to do is stack and border, sometimes add flowers, but I'm generally out in less than an hour. This is one of those debates that will go on and on! I think it's just whatever you get used to. When you find a system that works for you, stick with it, it's best to just have a plan, any plan!
-Lori
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