Traveling with a Tiered/Sculpted or Fancy Cake?

2011 Cake, Cupcake, Vintage Cake Pricing

Cake Boss, Ace of Cakes, Cake Challenge--- How much would that cake COST?!?!?

When you walk into a bakery how are you supposed to know what to expect for pricing? 

And what is a reasonable budget when you order a cake?

 

With all of the cake shows on TV these days we've noticed that all of YOU know exactly what we CAN MAKE out of cake!

We love watching too- cakes being created for drama and for well....good TV! 

The problem: All of these shows omit some really significant parts of the process:

-Time:  the advance notice that the client gives the bakery -

-Labor:  how much time it takes us to bake, prepare, engineer, and finally decorate

-Material costs:  the artist who is talented enough to create the masterpiece, the ingredients: fondant, butter, sugar, etc! 

All of these pieces of the puzzle translate into the prices of these works of art. No wonder you don't know what to expect!

In the industry we're a bit more knowledgeable and aware about pricing that's out there. To put things in perspective for you, here are some points of reference--at Carlo's Bakery (Buddy Valastro's Cake Boss) a consultation costs $100, which includes cake samples and refreshments. This $100 is then deducted from the cake order total once you order.

Cake Boss's pricing for wedding and specialty cakes, with basic buttercream, starts at $8.00 per person. For more complex cake designs (things you've seen featured on TV or in a magazine), cost is closer to $12.00 to $18.00 per person. Adding unique design requests and creative artwork to the cake order then increases the price from there.  We've heard that they use a cake mix for their red velvet cake too-- YUCK!!

Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes (Charm City Cakes) provides the following pricing: "Wedding and tiered cakes start at $7 a serving. We find that most of our clients choose designs that start at about $15 per serving. There is a 50 serving minimum on wedding and tiered cakes. Minimum price for 3D [and] sculptural cakes $1,000." Delivery is priced at $175/hr.

We want to share these things with you not to discourage, but to educate you about our industry!

WAIT THERE'S GOOD NEWS TOO!!  You don't have to spend all of that money, and you don't have to drive to Baltimore, MD or Hoboken, NJ!!

At Artisan Bake Shop our 3D and Sculpted sugar figures start at $25.00 and our 3D Sculpted Cakes start at $150.00!!

Wedding Cakes start at any AMAZING $3.75. Delivery for cakes start at the CHEAP price of $25. Pretty reasonable, no? Our prices include complimentary consultations, excellent service, and attention to details and oh yeah -- THEY TASTE AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK!

We're able to offer competitive pricing by offering "standard" designs and commonly requested themes at rates lower than completely custom cakes would be priced.  Custom, and very special designs may be subject to individual pricing.  Please call us (508-763-4905) or email artisanbakeshop@gmail.com to talk further! We'd love to hear from you and talk about your specific cake ideas more!

Gluten Free, Vegan, & Dairy Free Wedding Cakes

Our wedding cake designs range from classic fresh flower cakes with buttercream to stunning contemporary showstoppers with draping and sugar flowers. But it's always what's on the inside that is most important.

Accomodating special diets such:

-vegan
-nut-free
-gluten-free
-dairy-free
-egg-free

is a priority for me. I believe that your allergy should not get in the way of a dream wedding cake.

Please call or email us with any questions regarding our specialty diet wedding cakes.  We can also accomodate cupcakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes,

Delivery Area Served

Over the years we are pleased to have worked with many wedding and event venues in New England, our servive area extends from South Shore, South Coast, Boston and Cape Cod Massachusetts to Providence, Newport, Bristol Rhode Island.

Professional, timely, and courteous delivery and setup is an integral part of our business.

 

Below if a sampling of venues that we are happy to have served:

Belle Mer, Goat Island, Newport, RI
New Bedford Country Club, New Bedford, MA

Cork Wine Bar and Tapas, New Bedford, MA

Marion Music Hall, Marion, MA

Independence Harbor, Assonet, MA

Saphire Event Group, Saphire Estate, Sharon, MA
Waterfront Grille Restaurant, Downtown New Bedford Waterfront, MA

Plimouth Plantation, Plymouth, MA
Fall River Country Club, Fall River, MA

Cultural Center, Fall River, MA

Kittansett Club, Marion, MA
Overbrook House, Buzzard's Bay, Cape Cod, MA
Sky Room, New Bedford, MA

The Captain Hemon Smith House, Cape Cod, Nauset Harbor Cove, Eastham, MA

Coonamessett Inn, Cape Cod, Falmouth, MA

Wood’s Hole Golf Club, Woods Hole, MA

Brookside Country & Golf Club, Cape Cod Bourne, MA

Waypoint Wedding and Event Center, White's Hospitality, Downtown New Bedford, MA

Falmouth Yacht Club, Falmouth, MA

New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, MA

Hawthorne Country Club, Dartmouth, MA

Lafayette House, Foxboro, MA

Southers Marsh Golf Club, Carver, MA

New Bedford Yacht Club, South Dartmouth, MA

Shining Tides, Mattapoisett, MA

Beverly Yacht Club, Marion, MA

Venus di Milo, Swansea, MA

White Cliffs, Plymouth, MA

Pine Hills Golf Club, Plymouth, MA

Indian Pond Country Club, Kingston, MA

Jones River Trading Company, Kingston, MA

Ocean Cliff Mansion, Newport, RI

Seaport Inn Wedding and Function Hall, Fairhaven, MA

Chateau, Norton, MA

Holiday Inn, Tauton, MA

Eastover Hiller Farm, Rochester, MA

Fall River Country Club, Fall River, MA

Salerno's Wedding and Events, Wareham Onset, MA

Biltmore Hotel, Providence, RI

Jacky's Galaxie Restaurant-Sushi, Warren, RI

Bay Club, Mattapoisett, MA
Boston Park Plaza, Boston, MA

Stone Bridge Farm, Acushnet, MA

Acoaxet Club, Westport, MA

Bittersweet Farm, Westport, MA

Century House, Acushnet, MA

Taste of SouthCoast Event: THIS SUNDAY

Join us @ Taste of SouthCoast as we unveil our BIG CHANGES! 

This Sunday, May 22, Noon-4pm. Custom House Square, Downtown New Bedford.

Red Sox Cake Mania!

Red Sox Baseball Hat Cake with Cupcakes on our cupcake stand:




 

This baseball hat topped one of our cupcake stands for a recent birthday party!  The hat looks worn and broken in as the birthday boy's real hat does!

The cupcakes included Red Sox Jersey decoration (all edible) along with Red Sox Baseballs with a Signature Boston "B".

Olivia the Pig Meets Willy Wonka!

The fabulous children's cartoon: Olivia the Pig meets our Willy Wonka Style Candy Cake in orange and yellow! Buttercream is a great choice for children's cakes as it is approachable to little ones.

Baby Booties & Stripes Baby Shower Cake

We created this baby shower cake to welcome a new baby boy! Chocolate brown, baby blue, yellow and green completed the color scheme with baby booties, a vine of whimsical daisy flowers, variegated stripes and yellow polka dots.
We delivered this cake to Warwick, Rhode Island and received this wonderful note from the mommy-to-be:

Hi, Meredith...

I just wanted to let you know that the cake was fantastic! Again, you did a terrific job from beginning to end and I truly appreciate all your hard work. I've already started recommending Artisan Kitchen to friends and family and look forward to my next big event to order another one of your delicious cakes.

Thanks again for everything!
N.

Easter & Passover Specials

EASTER 2011
Pick-Up: Sat. April 23, 2011 10am-4pm

Items on the menu, below, can be ordered thru Friday April 22nd, 2011.

Special Orders Which ARE NOT on the Menu Can be Ordered until Wednesday, April 20,
6:00pm

Our storefront will stock items on the menu on Friday & Saturday.


Lemon Tart: 9” Sweet & tangy lemon curd custard with whipped cream and candied lemon peel. Srvs 10. $25

Banana-Berry Tart: 9” filled with custard, fresh raspberries, blueberries & bananas. Topped with whipped cream and banana chips. Srvs 10. $25

Easter Cupcakes: 12 asst. vanilla & chocolate cupcakes w/vanilla buttercream & fanciful easter décor. $27 Individual Gift Box Cupcake with bunny décor $3

Chocoate Mousse Cups: for Passover, Dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream. Srvs 1 $3 ea.

Mini Pastries: Premium Select Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Mini Eclairs, Asst. Petit Fours, Lemon Tarts, Coconut Macaroons. 30 pieces.

Strawberry Charlotte: Ring of ladyfingers layered w/Bavarian mousse & fresh strawberries. 7” Cake. Srvs 9-12 $30

Chocolate Mousse Pie: Dark chocolate mousse in ganache-glazed chocolate crust, w/whipped cream & chocolate shavings, Serves 8. $17

Carrot Cake: 7” round double layer with fresh carrots, pineapple, coconut & toasted nuts with frosted in cream cheese icing. Srvs 12. $30

9” Pies: Wild Blueberry $14.75 Key Lime $17

9” Quiche: $14.75
Bacon- Parmesan Asparagus-Cheddar GoatCheese-Herb

Breads: Rustic Ciabatta Rolls (1 dz mini) $4.00
Buttermilk Rolls (1 dz mini) $4.00
Snowflake Sandwich Roll $3.50/6

Personalized Easter Egg Sugar: 5” egg cookie with assorted sprinkles. Cello bag with ribbon tie. $1.75

Ocean Teal Shower Cake

Nautical themes are always IN on the South Coast and our hand-cast seashells, starfish, and sand dollars are a favorite. In ocean teal with a ruffled buttercream base tiny hydrangea blossoms and sugar "sand" complete the design.

Easter Menu 2011

Easter 2011
Order Available for Pick-Up:
Saturday April 23, 2011 10am-4pm

Special Orders Which ARE NOT on the Menu Close
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00pm

Items on the menu, below, can be ordered thru Friday April 22nd, 2011.
Our storefront will stock items on the menu on Friday & Saturday.


TARTS
Lemon: 9” Sweet & tangy lemon custard with whipped cream & candied lemon peel. Serves 10. $25.00

Banana-Berry: 9” tart with a creamy custard filling, fresh raspberries, bananas, and blueberries. Topped with whipped cream, fresh berries and banana chips $25.00

CUPCAKES:12 Easter Cupcakes: Assorted vanilla & chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream & fanciful easter décor. $27.00

Individual Boxed Cupcake: Great gift for a child! $3.00 each. With Bunny Decoration. Choose:
1) Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream
2) Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream



Chocolate Mousse Cups: for Passover. Dark chocolate mousse in cups with whipped cream and chocolate coin decor $3 each

Mini Pastry Tray: $32Premium Select Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Mini Eclairs, Asst. Petit Fours, Lemon Tarts, Coconut Macaroons. 30 pieces.

Strawberry Charlotte: A ring of ladyfingers layered with Bavarian mousse and fresh strawberries. 7” Cake. Serves 9-12. $30

Chocolate Mousse Pie: Dark chocolate mousse in a ganache glazed chocolate crust, with whipped cream and chocolate shavings,
Serves 8. $17


Carrot Cake: 7” round double layer with fresh carrots, pineapple, coconut & toasted nuts with cream cheese icing. Serves 12-16. $30


9” Pies:
Wild Blueberry $14.75 Key Lime $17



9” Quiche: $14.75 ea.
Bacon Parmesan Asparagus & Cheddar Goat Cheese & Herb

Rolls: Rustic Ciabatta Rolls (1dz mini) $3
Buttermilk Rolls (1 dz mini) $3
Snowflake Rolls (6 sandwich size) $7

Tiered Butercream Cake: Blue Hydrangea Petals

This two-tiered buttcream cake is an example of our smallest tiered cake (5" & 7" stacked) and incorporates a hydrangea petal design in blue with leaf green accents. A pretty design for an afternoon bridal shower tea, garden birthday party or classic seaside luncheon.

Showers of Cupcakes!

April Showers bring....weddings & babies! Bridal and Baby Showers are in full bloom and today we're showcasing a variety of designs appropriate for the bride-to-be or momm-to-be!

Super Duber Super Mario Video Game Cake

This two tiered birthday cake features Super Mario Brothers! And includes all of the details of the original Super Mario game (I can hear the music playing now!!) The characters from the video game include: Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, Mushroom, and more! We have completed video game cake before but this one brings in so many fabulous Mario and Luigi Game details!

Pale Pink Daisy with Chocolate Center on Cupcakes

This classic cupcake would be a perfect cupcake design for a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday tea party for a little girl, or simple any girlie event!

Single gerbera daisies in pale pink with a dark chocolate brown center on vanilla buttercream frosting in our signature swirl pattern (think Pink Cake Box style!!)

Engagement Cupcakes!

Celebrate an engagement, anniversary, or bridal shower with these custom cupcakes! The couple's wedding date, engagement date or anniversary date is custom inscribed in any color scheme!

Pink Princess Crown Cupcakes!

Custom Pink Princess Crowns adorn this cupcakes for a little princess but blue crowns for a little prince are always a possibility!

Monogram Cupcakes!

Celebrating cupcake week! I'll be posting a new design at least once a day throughout the week, these monogram impression cupcakes are one of my favorite designs.

Fourth Birthday Train Cake

This train themed cake was created for a 4th Birthday Party! A sky blue fondant wrapping creates the backdrop with lime green hills as the geometric train chugs as the along!

Blue, Green, and Lime Green Lily Pulitzer Style Cake

Our Lily Pulitzer Cake is a popular and fun design for any birthday celebration, its color scheme can be matched to fit any celebration.

A few favorite color schemes are:
*gold, silver, & black
*tiffany blue, ivory & pink
*red, yellow, blue
*wedgewood blue, brown, & pale blue
*sage green,pale pink, & hot pink
*royal purple, aubergine, and chartreuse
*kelly green, sky blue, and teal

We matched this invitation for this Lily Pulitzer Design:


A Royal Blue "1" along with dots in pale sage green, sage green, and baby blue completed the design:

Kids!Cupcakes! Class for Chloe Harding Fund

The Artisan Kitchen Supports:
Chloe Harding Fund http://www.chloehardingfund.com/

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harrison & Lindsey Harding and their four-month old daughter Chloe Harding, who has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. Our in-house artist, Jody Church, Aunt to Chloe is a longtime and very special member of our staff and we couldn’t think of a better way to support The Artisan Kitchen Family than donating directly from our Kids!Cupcakes! Classes to the Chloe Harding Fund.

Our Kids!Cupcakes! classes celebrate children and their artistic abilities, and we would like to give the children of our community the opportunity to support one of their own! Ten dollars from every from each child's registration fee will be donated directly to the Chloe Harding Fund at Mayflower Bank.


Kids! CupCakes!:
*Offered during April & February Vacation! Frost and decorate cupcakes with icing flowers, monograms and piped figures. One- 1 ½ hour class. Ages 6-14!

*Each child receives one dozen cupcakes to decorate while at the class and then take home to share with their family, apron, & chef hat to take home as well! One cupcake to snack on along with juice (apple/cranberry), milk, or water.

*Fun decorations, sprinkles, and fondant provided to decorate with!

*Class includes structured time where we will demonstrate different decorating techniques as well as free decorating time, and a snack period.

*Parents are welcome to stay and help kids decorate cupcakes!

Class Dates:
*Kids! CupCakes! (ages 7-14 only, please!): 1)Sunday February 20 Noon-1:30pm*
OR 2)Tuesday February 22 Noon-1:30pm*
OR 3)Tuesday February 22 3pm-4:30pm*
OR 4)Sunday April 17 Noon-1:30pm*
OR 3)Tuesday April 19 Noon-1:30pm*
OR 3)Tuesday April 19 3pm-4:30pm*

Click the image below to download the signup form:


Form must be received one week before the class!


*Kids! CupCakes!: $25.00 per child ($10.00 will be donated directly to Chloe Harding Fund @ Mayflower Bank).
Please Make Check Payable to: The Artisan Kitchen

Valentine’s Day 2011

Available February 10-February 13

Shop Hours:
OPEN Valentine's Day 10am-6pm!!
Wednesday- Friday, 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 10am-2pm
Flourless Chocolate Cake: 5” covered in dark chocolate ganache. $5.00


Cupcakes: $2.00 each or $21.00 per full dozen. Pink buttercream icing with a variety of festive Valentine’s Day décor!
Cupcake Flavors: choose from
1)Red velvet with cream cheese icing 2) Chocolate with pink vanilla buttercream
3) Chocolate with chocolate buttercream 4) Vanilla with pink vanilla buttercream
5)Vanilla with chocolate buttercream

Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes: Vanilla or Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream. Hot Fudge drizzle, sprinkles and cherry!! $2.00 each


Valentine’s Day Cake: 6” Single Layer, Serves 4. $15


Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:
Sold by the pound:
½ pound box $7.00 1# box $12.00

½ Pound Box Choose Either:
½# box Dark Chocolate Dipped with dark chocolate stripes
½# box White Chocolate Dipped with white chocolate stripes

1 Pound Box Choose From:
1 pound box of Dark Chocolate Dipped with dark chocolate stripes
1 pound box of White Chocolate Dipped with white chocolate stripes
1 pound box of mix of Dark Chocolate Dipped with dark chocolate stripes & White
Chocolate Dipped with white chocolate stripes


Chocolate Mousse Cup: Callebaut chocolate mousse with real whipped cream. Naturally gluten-free. $3.00

Raspberry Mousse Cup: Fresh raspberry silky mousse with real whipped cream. Naturally gluten-free. $3.00

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Polka Dot Cupcakes!

We created these adorable cupcakes for a first birthday party! 1st birthday cupcakes are always some of our favorite designs. These pink frosted cupcakes with sugarpaste polka dots in blue, purple, green, and pink are the perfect and simply whimsical addition to any kids party!