- If your cake order fits into one of our categories, please let us know the flavour, age bracket (child or adult) and gender and email, message or call us the with details
- If you require a more tailormade cake then please either pop into the bakery or call us to discuss, we can place an order with all your requirements quickly, its much easier to do this then go back and forth on social media where messages often get lost.
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FAQs
Which flavours are available in a vegan or egg-free option?
Almost all of our flavours are available in a vegan option with a few adjustments.
Which flavours are gluten or dairy free options available in?
Gluten free and dairy free cakes are available in vanilla, salted caramel, rose and pistachio and any citrus flavour.
Are you able to cater for those with nut allergies?
Although we take every care to sterilise our surfaces, and are able to bake and decorate dietary restricted cakes separately, we are not a nut free, gluten free or dairy free bakery and cannot guarantee the elimination of the even the smallest trace of nuts. Those with mild to moderate allergies have been catered for without event thus far, however those with severe to extreme allergies might wish to find a specialist caterer.
How should cakes be stored between collection and serving?
Cakes should be stored in a fridge or somewhere cool in warmer temperatures. In cooler temperatures it is often fine to leave the cake out. Irrespective of this, a cake should always be served at room temperature.
For how long will a cake taste fresh?
A cakes will taste at it’s optimum upto 3-4 days after being cut.
How much is a cake?, is there a price list?
The cake prices on this site are a rough guide, if you would like something more specific, bespoke or larger please get in touch for a tailored quote.
How do I order a cake?
Ordering in-person or by telephone are the easiest and quickest ways to place an order. All options can be refined in minutes without the need to go back and forth via Whatsapp or other social media channels which can be difficult when we’re in the middle of decorating cakes.
I've seen a cake I like, can you copy it for me?
We’re happy for you to share images of cake designs that you’ve liked elsewhere, however while that informs us of the style of cake you’d like, it would do a disservice to the creative talents of our bakers to ask them to make replica cakes. We always try our utmost to deliver on your vision though respectfully request enough latitude to do so with the Heron’s Nest treatment.
How do I even cut a cake?
Can I have a cake in fondant or sugarpaste icing?
We decorate our cakes with buttercream and/or ganache. Whlle we can hand-make cake-topping elements from fondant/sugarpaste, we do not use sugarpaste or fondant to cover them in their entirety as this is not our style. We find that not only it does it add to the cost, both in terms of raw materials and time, it’s also wasteful as no-one wants to eat those pieces which are ultimately lifted off and what is left is a fairly plain looking sponge cake underneath.
How do I get the cake home intact?
We advise that you transport your cake in the foot-well of you car or in the boot. There is no need to bring someone with you to collect the cake to hold it while in the car as the instinct at a sudden braking will be to clutch it tight and probably spoil the intricate finish of the cake in the process. Never also place a cake on a car seat as they are rarely level and carry a risk of sliding off into the foot-wells.