How Far in Advance Should You Order a Custom Cake?

It's one of the first questions almost every customer asks us: "How soon do I need to order?" The honest answer is — it depends on what you're ordering, but there's a simple rule of thumb that covers most celebrations. Here's exactly how much notice to give, broken down by occasion, so your cake is always ready when you need it.

The Short Answer

For a standard birthday cake, bento cake or a dozen cupcakes, 2-3 days' notice is usually enough. For anything more detailed — multi tier cakes, intricate theme designs, engagement or wedding cakes — you'll want to reach out 3-4 days in advance. The bigger and more custom the request, the earlier you should get in touch.

A Timeline for Every Occasion

Birthdays & Everyday Celebrations

Most birthday cakes, cupcakes and bento cakes can be arranged within 2-3 days. If your design involves custom fondant work, a specific character theme, or a larger tiered cake, aim closer to a week so there's time to get every detail right.

Engagements & Anniversaries

These celebrations tend to involve more detailed designs — florals, monograms, multiple tiers — so we recommend 4-5 days' notice where possible. It also gives us time to coordinate colors and themes with the rest of your event.

Weddings

Wedding cakes are the most involved order we take on, often requiring tastings, structural planning for multiple tiers, and delivery coordination. 4–6 days' notice gives us enough time to plan properly and gives you room to make adjustments along the way.

Corporate & Office Events

For office celebrations, launches or corporate gifting, 4-5 days' notice is usually enough, especially if branding, logos or larger quantities are involved. Bulk orders (10+ cupcakes or multiple cakes) benefit from extra lead time as well.

• Birthdays, bento cakes, cupcakes — 2-3 days
• Detailed or tiered birthday designs — 3-5 days
• Engagements & anniversaries — 2 weeks
• Corporate & bulk orders — 4-5 days
• Weddings — 4–6 days

Can You Order Last-Minute?

Sometimes life happens — a celebration comes together quickly, or a cake order falls through elsewhere. While we can't guarantee availability, it's always worth sending a message. If our schedule allows, we do our best to accommodate simpler last-minute requests like a classic flavor cake or a small batch of cupcakes.

How to Get the Timeline Right

The easiest way to lock in your date is to message us on Instagram as early as you can, even if you don't have every detail figured out yet. Let us know your event date, roughly how many people you're serving, and any theme or flavor ideas — we'll help you fill in the rest and confirm whether your timeline works.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the minimum notice you need for any order?

For a simple cake or a small batch of cupcakes, we can sometimes accommodate 2–3 days' notice if our schedule allows. It's always worth asking, even on short notice.

Does ordering earlier get me a better price?

Pricing is based on size and design complexity rather than how far in advance you order. That said, ordering early gives you more flexibility to choose a design that fits your budget comfortably.

What happens if I need to change my date?

Let us know as soon as possible. We'll do our best to accommodate a date change, depending on our schedule around the new date.

Do bento cakes need less notice than full-sized cakes?

Often, yes — their smaller size usually means less preparation time, which is one reason they work well for last-minute celebrations.

Can I place a tentative order before I have all the details?

Yes. Reaching out early with just your date and rough guest count is enough to hold your spot — design and flavor details can follow once you've had time to decide.