O.K. we were under the impression that industry standards are
party servings: 1 1/2 x 2
wedding serving: 1x2
So we decidee we are down in the south and the party serving seem a little small so now our party serving are 2x2 which puts sheet cakes at the following servings
9x13 29 servings
11x15 41 servings
12x16 54 servings
16x24 96 servings
However there is someone in town that is .25 cheaper per serving for party cakes but claims the following
1/4 sheet feeds 15
1/2 sheet feeds 25 to 30
3/4 sheets feeds 40-45
sheet feeds up to 65

What size servings is this person going by?
What size is your servings and what do you consider the above sizes to serve. Are we wrong?

I go by the industry standard, catering outfit preferred, server preferred Wilton chart. The wedding one. If you feel like they are too small, then do what you feel like you need to.

Wilton wedding for everything. Otherwise you're giving away free cake.

Well I've heard Wilton servings are incorrect. Does anyone have proof of that?

Earlene claims they are too small. Every caterer I've ever met cuts by the Wilton chart. I can certainly get their numbers, although I do the straight cut not the circle cut method. 1 X 2 X height is plenty of cake.

Earlene claims to.

Leahs, are you talking about Debi's method, or is there another one?

It also looks like the person in your town is referring to the wrong sized pans. A quarter sheet is the 9X13, but a lot of people call that the half sheet. It looks like that might be what's going on, which would give them the serving counts that they're getting.

I was doin' the straight cut before I met Debi. Debi was doin' the straight cut before she met me.

Yes, it's the Debi straight cut method.

Serving size is 1"x2"x4". Doesn't matter what the occasion the cake is for. My rectangular cakes are 4" tall (two layers with filling) just like all the other shapes. If someone wants to serve larger pieces, then they need to order more cake. I also don't mess with the "sheet" terminology as most cake muggles don't understand it anyway.

What leahs said .... wilton wedding chart or you're giving away money. Unless you charge $3.00 for wedding servings and $4.50 for party servings, but even that becomes semantics because the cost of the cake comes out the same. I tell them "An 11x15 serves 25-35 depending on how you cut it. The price is $xx.xx". And my price is based on 35 servings.

here's pics of the 1x2x4 cake slice. EVERY wedding I go to, I have people request smaller pieces. These are perfect for a child's birthday party because remember, you're feeding children. http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1156785

bottom line is the $bottom line: They can cut the dang thing in half and pass out two forks for all I care, but they are paying for the number of servings it's designed for.

O.K. anyone got a chart or something showing the straight cutting method? I don't guess I've seen any cutting chart besides wilton. thanks ladies

Its on my other computer. Shoot me an email and I'll hit you by reply. [email protected]

Well, here's Debi's in the meantime: http://www.cateritsimple.com/id10.html

Thanks guys for clearing this issue up for me. The past few cakes I've done, I'm getting complaints that the 2"x1" slice is just a "taste" as if they should be getting a bigger slice of cake to eat at the event and some to take home(LOL). Now I will simply state "Bigger servings, order more cake. You'll still be charged for the 2" x 1" servings, how much additional cake will you need?
Appreciate You Guys!
Hammy

http://www.cakesunleashed.biz/caketastingflavors.htm


Scroll down the page to see my cake serving chart

They are 2" x 1" x 4", they have been 2 layered cakes. Most of the cakes that I'm asked to prepare are 2 layered. Each layer are 1 1/2 to 2", mainly 2". I made a 3 layered cake - Tropical Themed cake and some older lady pushed DH to the side to cut a larger slice. I was insulted at the event and slightly flattered. My DH now, not thrilled with serving cake anymore.
Hammy

leah s
I tried to e-mail u but it didn't work my e-mail is [email protected]

I'll try to pm you Thanks

Thanks Indydebi, I needed that, too funny! Had to drop my teen daughter at school for a play practice. I was feeling bummed out for awhile here! I FEEL BETTER!
Thank You,
Hammy