My First Wedding Cake How Much Should I Charge. Help!!

Business By Annso Updated 19 Mar 2010 , 12:37am by JulieMN

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cakesbycathy Posted 18 Feb 2010 , 7:21pm
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For your next order...
I do not give a breakdown to the client. I tell them buttercream cakes cost $xx per slice and fondant cakes cost $xx per slice. Delivery and set up fees are $xx per mile.

That's it. I don't break down how much the eggs are going to cost or how much fondant I need and how much that will cost. I don't detail a labor charge.

Doing so pretty much guarantees the client will try to nickel and dime you to death. The price is what it is.

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Sagebrush Posted 18 Feb 2010 , 8:16pm
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One Question. How much fondant does it take to cover a 16" x 6" cake?

thanks.




gsa has a chart for this:

http://www.globalsugarart.com/?id=24

according to that, a 16" round, 4" deep would take 108 ounces. I would guess that moving up to the recoommended amount for the 18" round, 4" deep (140 ounces) would give you a minimum amount.

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kansaslaura Posted 18 Feb 2010 , 8:38pm
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Could you pleease givce me a futher breakdown of the cost of transportation & Utilities because I can provide the transportation if needed that's not a problem.

Also a detail breakdown of the cost of each dummy so I can see if I can get them cheaper and a break down of the shipping and handling fees as if they are posted to my mother - in - law they will be no clearing cost at the post office as she works there

Also the cost of the fondant and how much of it you will need as I ship it in for the chefs at Sandals all of the time.

Thank you [/b]




This is how she treats a "LIFESAVER".??....drop her--she's screwing with you now.

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CakeandDazzle Posted 15 Mar 2010 , 9:14pm
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whatever happened with this cake?? did you do it???

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Annso Posted 19 Mar 2010 , 12:30am
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Ok.... So after a long wait I have come to the conclusion that
A. I am not doing this cake.
B. I'm never going to break down my prices for any client ever again.
C. When ever I see a bridezilla coming I take off my shoes and run as hell.

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JulieMN Posted 19 Mar 2010 , 12:37am
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Thanks for the update!

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