Cakes

Caeks Cakes for VIPs Whilst all eyes are usually on A listers’ wedding attire, London-based cake experts Jack and Beyond spent lockdown analysing and estimating the prices of some of the most extra celeb cakes from the few years prior…

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas topped the league table with their elaborate 18-foot tall, tiered cake. Coming in at an estimated £15,000 – and complete with tiny windows and golden baroque detailing – it gives us all the feels of feature couple Chris and Stuart’s elegant cake! Looking to the Royals, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s leafy, autumn-inspired creation cost around £6,500 whilst Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s still-talked-about deconstructed cake is likely to have set them back just under £3,000. Meanwhile, reality stars Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen opted for an eight-tier, traditional masterpiece with golden paint, handmade edible flowers and definite Bridgerton vibes. The price tag? Approximately £3,500. Keen to channel celeb cake vibes? Do it for a fraction of the cost with these top tips: • Generally, the taller the cake, the higher the price. Worried a smaller creation may not feed everyone? Order some extra cutting cakes of the same flavour. • Embrace cupcakes – so many flavours and often a lighter option. • Half-naked or frosted tiers are often more moderately priced than their sugar paste- or marzipan-covered equivalents.

Plus, frosting is great for adding texture. • The more handmade elements, the higher the cost. Make an impact with just a few very special decorative accents. • Go for effortless elegance – fresh flowers look great, and they can be matched to your table decs or overall theme. • Book a consultation with some of the northeast’s fabulous cake bakers. They’ll talk budget, style and expectations then present you with expert suggestions…

And let you sample some they made earlier! ♥