Turn Your Oven into a Revenue Engine.

How do I price cakes and baked goods?

Ingredients plus time at a fair rate plus overhead, then profit.

1. Cost ingredients per recipe
2. Count baking and decorating time
3. Add packaging and utilities
4. Add profit and compare locally

How do I take custom cake orders?

Use a form, quote, take a deposit and confirm details in writing.

1. Form: date, servings, flavour, design photo, allergies
2. Quote within a day
3. Deposit to secure the date
4. Confirm the final design a week before

How do I handle pickup and delivery?

Offer fixed slots and delivery zones.

1. Set pickup times
2. Set delivery zones and fees
3. Collect phone numbers for handover
4. Send a reminder the day before

Can I sell baked goods from home?

Many places allow it under home-food rules; check your local requirements for registration and labelling.

1. Check local home-food rules
2. Label allergens clearly
3. Keep hygiene records
4. Get insurance if needed

How do I sell more each week?

Weekly menus, pre-orders and regular customers.

1. Post a weekly menu
2. Take pre-orders by a cut-off
3. Offer a weekly bread or treat box
4. Thank and rebook regulars

How much deposit should bakers take?

Enough to cover ingredients and secure the date; state it in your policy.

Do I need food labels?

Usually yes, with ingredients and allergens; rules vary by location.

How far ahead should custom orders be placed?

Set a minimum lead time that fits your workload, longer for wedding cakes.

Can I ship baked goods?

Some items travel well; check shelf life, packaging and shipping times.

How do I get more orders?

Photos, reviews on your Google Business Profile (Google) and a simple order link.