I am a bit confused...I have seen several different cake cutting guides for wedding cakes. I am trying to make a final decision on which to use for pricing and providing a guide to my brides. Previous to this I have always been a friend of the bride and was there to cut the cake so it was no big deal. It seems that some of the standard serving sizes are so scimpy. I see 2 inches deep by 1 inch thick (of course 4 inches high) alot but that barely seems to be more than a couple of bites. I had one reception where the cake was the only thing served (cake and punch reception) people would have passed out from starvation if I had cut it like that. I also feel bad charging per slice rates on something that isnt a hearty slice.
Which ones do you use? I have a bride who I am working with now that is very excited about the different flavors I can do and I dont want her to be dissapointed that the slices will be small. Is there a more generous slicing guide? Plus what is your per slice rate for a decorated 4 tier wedding cake?
I go by the wilton serving charts. I used to be like you and want to give them more, and did, up until about 6 months ago. I then realized that since just about every other bakery charges by the slice 1x2x4, I was doing the 1.5x2x4, I was jipping myself out of time and money in supplies. Hopefully you can get some more advise on here from the other bakers.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_88648.html
Go to this link and look at the sizes, they are great to show a customer and have them decide what size they want. Indydeb also has a great serving how to on her catering websit too. Hope this helps.
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_88648.html
Go to this link and look at the sizes, they are great to show a customer and have them decide what size they want. Indydeb also has a great serving how to on her catering websit too. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much this was great. I am a bit of a woodworker myself so I am going to head down to my workroom and make these up today 
So I guess my next question is....is the per slice charge for the 2 inch slice double that of the 1 inch slice? I have read that a standard charge is 3 - 4 dollars a slice for a wedding cake and most go by the standard 1 inch thick slice. I am trying to figure out my base because this bride wants a different flavor per tier and might require sheet cakes in addition to the tiered cake because she said most people will want to try more than one flavor. I have to charge more for multiple flavor tiers. I've done it before and it is soooo much more work with all the different fillings and such.
For my base prices I charge $4 per serving (Buttercream) and $5 per serving (Fondant). Those are just basic no decorations. I charge those prices whether they are 1 or 2 layer. I also charge extra for any other decorations that have to be put on the cake. I also go by the wilton serving charts and serve 1x2x4" slices. Hope that helps. 
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