When I’m working with clients to plan a special children’s birthday party, I always look forward to dreaming with them about the cake. As a children’s party planner it’s such a fun detail to chat through because our topics always range from favourite flavours and combinations to ways in which we can decorate the cake to incorporate a chosen theme.
Just like the party itself, birthday cakes tend to focus on the child’s favourite mascot, dream career, beloved hobby, or most-loved colour palettes. Though every cake is different in design, they all have something in common: excellent taste. I only work with the very best cake bakers and designers, and I love hearing clients comment that they will dream about their birthday cake long after the party ends!
Because I adore birthday cake and something sweet is almost a necessity for any birthday party, I thought I would introduce you to five of the top 5 luxury children’s cake designers in the U.K. Below, I’m sharing some of their incredible cake designs, as well as a few bits and pieces about them. I hope you enjoy hearing their stories and inspiration as much as I have!
1. Crème de La Cakes
Instagram: @cremedelacakes
Website: www.cremedelacakes.co.uk
I just had the great honour of working with Karisha Pithwa because she designed the cakes for my space and pastel inspiration shoots, respectively. I speak from personal experience when I say she is incredibly talented, plus she is so kind to boot.
Karisha creates cakes with intricate details, layers-upon-layers, beautiful combinations of colours and all of her cakes are delivered to the highest standard. She has even baked for royalty! And, her ingredients are top-notch, which means every cake tastes as delicious as it looks. These are the many reasons why Karisha has been featured on the popular UK show Extreme Cake Makers!
2. Odiham Cake Company
Instagram: @odihamcakecompany
Website: www.odihamcakecompany.co.uk
The children’s birthday party cake designs created by Gareth Jones are incredible enough to blow anyone away. But, his training explains his expert ability.
Gareth is a trained pastry chef with over 20 years of experience, and his company, Odiham Cake Company, actually began in his family’s kitchen. He has moved into a professional workspace, but his attention to detail and taste have never wavered.
Gareth’s cakes are bright and whimsical, and their features make them the perfect showstopper for any children’s birthday party. I do have to say the Circus and Paddington cakes keep catching my eye; they’re wonderfully themed!
3. Tuck – Box
Instagram: @tuckbx
Website: www.tuck-box.com
Chris from Tuck – Box has a degree in fine art painting from the University of Brighton, which explains some of his extreme talent as a cake designer. However, another clue might be what he hoped to be when he grew up – he once said he wanted to be a puppy! Unfortunately, his dream career wasn’t quite an option, but his penchant for whimsy and modern style comes through in every one of his cakes, which are colourful and beautifully designed. He was also on Ready Steady Cook when he was only 14!
All of his cakes are clearly tailored to his clients’ individual interests, and I am quite partial to his carousel design. How fun would that be for a birthday party with a carousel theme or one themed toward a carnival?
4. Bakerbyte – Victoria Goldaracena
Instagram: @bakerbyte
Website: www.bakerbyte.com
Just like Nick from Tuck – Box, Victoria Goldaracena is also trained in fine art. She spent years working in advertising, and she continuously turned to baking as a way to unwind. Victoria’s daughter always loved when her mom would bake her birthday cakes, and the requests for more intricate designs only increased as her daughter grew older and saw her mom’s talent shining through.
Eventually, Victoria realized she could turn her hobby into a career, and she launched Bakerbyte. Now, she crafts exquisite cakes for children’s birthday parties that are bold and whimsical.
Personally, I love how she incorporates other sweets into her designs, and the ways in which she moulds and models characters is fantastic!
5. Sugardust Cakes
Instagram: @sugardustcakes
When I’m working with clients, one of the first questions I always ask when we begin talking about food, sweets, and cakes is if the birthday girl or boy or any of the guests have food allergies. Sugardust Cakes understands this question well!
Rupinder is the founder of Sugardust Cakes, and she decided to start her cake business after her wedding. She struggled to find a baker to craft a beautiful eggless wedding cake, so she knew she wanted to offer exactly that to her future clients. Rupinder’s style is classic and elegant, which shows beautifully because many of her designs include florals.
Rupinder’s recipes are tried and tested, and her style is fun and timeless. Sugardust Cakes are perfect for allergy-friendly parties because they are still delicious and don’t lose an ounce of style!
