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Business By Sugarbean Updated 17 Jan 2007 , 6:40am by mypastrychef

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Sugarbean Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 2:24am
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'm in between consults. I need help to answer a question!!

How much do you charge to go cut the cake during the ceremony, and then take your stands back with you?

I've been quoting $25/hr, and brides are jumping all over it. Am I charging to little?

What do you charge?

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Richard Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 2:44am
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I would like to get a price for this service as well. Anyone out there done this before.

Kathy

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dodibug Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 3:40am
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Send a pm to indydebi. I know she offers this as part of her services!

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korkyo Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 4:36am
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I think some of the hotels charge about 100.00 to cut the cake. I'd check with your area, they must be higher if they are excited about your price.

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CoutureCake Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 4:45am
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In this area... You're WAY undercharging yourself...

The caterers that do not include the cake cutting in the cost of their meal charge $1.75/slice minimum to do the cutting (they provide plates/plastic silverware) up to $3/slice.... I charge $200 minimum (I figure, if I've got to pay a sitter, plan nothing else that night, etc, it's worth at least that much to me)... HOWEVER, it's still cheaper than using one of the pricier bakeries and I'll come later in the evening if that's when they want to do the cutting.

Of course, i'm still starting out, and so we'll see how it goes.

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mypastrychef Posted 17 Jan 2007 , 6:40am
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I rarely do this because I'm too pooped after the day is done. When someone asks...I charge $50 for two hour maximum. Usually they aren't interested after they get the price.
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