How to pick the right baker

If you’re planning a wedding, every single detail is important. Learning how to pick the right baker to make your wedding cake is one of those details that is quite important. Besides all the other people you have to pick, from the photographer to the florist or the band, the baker is another important decision which shouldn’t be taken lightly. That wedding cake is going to be the reception’s centerpiece and every single one of your guests will look at it and hopefully want a piece of it. Whether it’s a cake designer, pastry chef or professional baker, this person has an important job, since the wedding cake is one of the highlights of your wedding day.

Before picking the right baker, you have to get a few requirements down, so you know what to look for. Some people might be interested in using only organic ingredients of the best quality. In this case, you want someone that does this type of wedding cake on a regular basis and has all the right suppliers already. You will pay extra to get the best quality, but if you want a cake which is memorable and delicious, you can’t really avoid the expense. Basic things like the flour which is used can make or break a cake, so it’s important to ask questions about the cake’s ingredients and where they come from.


The designer of the cake should know their job well and they should be able to create the wedding cake of your dreams. Even if you have an idea which is a bit unconventional, the cake designer should be able to make it for you. You want a professional, not a beginner that can only do basic stuff.

Obviously, you should taste the cakes they can make and you should ask for photos of wedding cakes they created in the past. This should give you a good idea of their capabilities.