Getting married in Belgium
Choosing a wedding cake: portions and delivery
Start with who will actually eat cake and when it will be served. Dessert after dinner is different from a slice at the evening party.
Elian Van Cutsem, founder of Ringske
Portions, flavour and design
Ask how many portions the design yields, their size and whether decorative tiers are edible. Agree flavours, allergens, tasting and dietary alternatives. Compare per-portion prices only for similar sizes and finishes.
Delivery, refrigeration and cutting
Agree the delivery window, refrigeration, stand, cutting and plates with baker and venue. Ask about rentals, transport or cutting fees and who returns equipment.
What to compare in a quote
Ask about portions, dimensions, flavours, decoration and any dummy tiers. Include delivery, setup, cake-stand hire and returns. Check whether the venue cuts and serves the cake and charges for that. A dessert buffet, individual pastries and a tiered cake are different services; compare the actual portions provided.
Agree who receives the delivery
Give the bakery and venue each other’s contact details and agree a delivery window. Let the baker specify storage temperature and the required surface; do not assume every cake can stay outdoors. Assign someone to check the delivery. Agree how allergen information reaches serving staff and how leftovers are stored or handed over.