Hi.........question for all of you experienced cake business people out there.
I had a phone call from a woman who owns a cafe who would like to subcontract me to do cakes for her shop. Because I work out of my home, I feel that my prices are really reasonable, and the lowest they could possibly be before losing money.
Anyway, the owner called me to do an anniversary cake. The request was for a chocolate with choc buttercream, 3 tiered, to serve between 60-70 people. The woman wants to spend 60.00 for the cake, which I think is unrealistic.
For a cake like this, I would charge 1.25/slice. I am one of the cheapest in my area.
They want me to deliver it, which is 1/2 hour away. I am charging 20.00 for delivery to cover gas, mileage, and time to set it up. They also want equipment, which is also a 20.00/charge for the cake plateau, and a 20.00 deposit so that I get it back. She also wants fresh fall flowers on it, which will probably cost 25.00 bucks. I probably could ease up on these extra charges, but I feel like I need to stick to my guns.
All together, for a 3-tiered cake feeding 70 people, it will cost about 140.00, after they get their deposit back. The cafe owner also wants to mark it up so she takes her cut, so she will mark it up however much.....Does this seem reasonable?
Feedback needed!!! Thanks!!! Ellen
I had a phone call from a woman who owns a cafe who would like to subcontract me to do cakes for her shop. Because I work out of my home, I feel that my prices are really reasonable, and the lowest they could possibly be before losing money.
Anyway, the owner called me to do an anniversary cake. The request was for a chocolate with choc buttercream, 3 tiered, to serve between 60-70 people. The woman wants to spend 60.00 for the cake, which I think is unrealistic.
For a cake like this, I would charge 1.25/slice. I am one of the cheapest in my area.
They want me to deliver it, which is 1/2 hour away. I am charging 20.00 for delivery to cover gas, mileage, and time to set it up. They also want equipment, which is also a 20.00/charge for the cake plateau, and a 20.00 deposit so that I get it back. She also wants fresh fall flowers on it, which will probably cost 25.00 bucks. I probably could ease up on these extra charges, but I feel like I need to stick to my guns.
All together, for a 3-tiered cake feeding 70 people, it will cost about 140.00, after they get their deposit back. The cafe owner also wants to mark it up so she takes her cut, so she will mark it up however much.....Does this seem reasonable?
Feedback needed!!! Thanks!!! Ellen
I love my lil' munchkin
I love my lil' munchkin
I do appreciate all of your advice. I think people go into sticker shock when they find out how much a real cake costs. They've been suckered by the Sam's club and Costco prices, and many people don't see the difference. I appreciate the feedback!!
