Questions
Frequently asked questions
Everything most people ask before ordering. If your question is not here, just phone, text or WhatsApp and ask.
Are your cakes really dairy free?
- Yes. Every cake is dairy free as standard, so there is no need to ask or pay extra. They are made to taste every bit as good as a traditional cake, just without the dairy.
What about other allergens?
- Our cakes are baked in a home kitchen that also handles nuts, wheat, eggs and other ingredients, so we cannot guarantee any cake is completely free from traces. Every cake's ingredients are listed on its own page. Please tell us about any allergies when you order and we will do our best to help.
Can you make gluten-free cakes?
- Yes. The Victoria sponge, chocolate sponge, lemon drizzle and Bakewell can all be made with gluten-free flour. Please ask when you order.
Which areas do you cover?
- We serve Seaford and the surrounding villages, including Bishopstone, East Blatchington, Newhaven, Denton, Alfriston and nearby. Cakes are collected from Bishopstone village, near Seaford. Ask about local drop-off when you order.
Where do I collect the cake from?
- From Christine's home kitchen in Bishopstone village, near Seaford, East Sussex - the exact address is shared when you order. If you are in one of the nearby villages, ask about local drop-off when you get in touch.
How do I order?
- Just phone, text or WhatsApp on 07701 016659. There is no online booking, we prefer to have a chat about what you would like and when you need it.
How far in advance should I order a cake?
- A few days' notice is ideal. Only six cakes are baked each week, so early ordering is recommended, especially for weekends and holidays.
How do I pay?
- By bank transfer or cash on collection. Payment details are agreed when you place your order.
How much are your cakes?
- Cakes are £14 to £23. Round cakes are £14 to £23 depending on flavour and size, and loaf cakes are £14 to £20, with each price shown on the cake's own page. Dairy free is standard, never an extra charge.
How big are the cakes?
- Most round cakes come in two sizes: a generous 8 inch (20cm), which serves around ten to twelve for afternoon tea, and a smaller 6 inch (15cm), which serves around six to eight, depending how generously you slice. The Dorset apple and Bakewell cakes are baked in bigger 9 inch (23cm) and 7 inch (18cm) tins. Loaf cakes are baked in a 2lb (1kg) loaf tin and slice into around ten to twelve pieces, and the gingerbread also comes as a smaller 750g loaf. Sizes and weights are shown with each cake.
Do you make dairy free birthday cakes?
- Yes. Every cake we bake is dairy free as standard, so any cake in the collection can be a birthday cake - the Victoria sponge with jam and cream is the usual favourite. Tell us the date when you order and we will make sure it is ready in time.
Do you make Christmas cakes?
- Christmas cakes are a seasonal special rather than part of the regular range. Christine usually bakes them in the run-up to Christmas, dairy free like everything else, so please ask in the autumn and order early - the six-a-week limit still applies.
Can you make seasonal cakes or special orders?
- The regular range is the ten traditional cakes listed. Seasonal specials such as Christmas cakes may be available at certain times of year, so please ask.
Is it safe to buy cakes from a home kitchen?
- Yes. Christine holds a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, alongside her City and Guilds qualifications and a four-year professional apprenticeship. Every cake is baked in her own kitchen to the same standards she worked to in professional bakeries.
Place Your Order
Baked fresh, just for you
Choose your cake, then phone, text or WhatsApp to order and agree a collection day. Collection from Bishopstone village, near Seaford. Pay by bank transfer or cash on collection. Only six cakes are baked each week, so please order early.
Phone lines: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am to 4pm