Weddings
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! As you begin the countdown to your special day you begin to envision how things will come together. A wedding cake takes center stage at your reception so it's important to choose a cake artist that will create something that not only looks beautiful but tastes amazing too. If you have not already tasted one of my creations, inquire about ordering a Sampler Box. Sampler Boxes are something that I offer every couple of months and are designed for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Included in each box are 3 of my most popular flavors (my pick) plus 2 additional samples of buttercream or fillings so you can mix and match flavor combinations.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE DO I NEED TO ORDER A WEDDING CAKE?
For weddings and larger events I usually book 6-8 months in advance so it’s best to contact me as soon as you know the date of your event. After devouring your Sampler Box we finalize the details of your order. Orders are not confirmed until a deposit is paid.
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR A WEDDING CAKE OR WEDDING CUPCAKES?
Since each cake design is a bespoke piece, there are no set prices listed. There is a minimum of $175 for wedding cakes and servings are based on the Sugar Dust servings chart featured under "menu and pricing". Delivery and set-up fees not included. The largest tiered cake I currently offer is a 3-tiered cake that feeds between 80-88 guests. All of my cakes feature my velvety Swiss Meringue Buttercream.
DO YOU REQUIRE A DEPOSIT?
For weddings and/or larger events I require a non refundable $100 "save the date” deposit. This holds your date on my calendar (because weddings are often booked months in advance vs weeks) and that amount does apply to your order. After the order is finalized I write a contract with the total order amount. At that time I require a non refundable deposit of 50% of your total and the final 50% (minus the $100 "save the date" deposit) must be paid 8 weeks prior to the wedding date. Many people choose to use Venmo or Zelle for convenience. I also accept cash.
CAKE TOPPERS AND FLOWERS
If you choose to purchase your own cake topper it must be dropped off to my home at least 10 business days in advance. Please provide the dimensions of the base of your topper 3 months prior to the reception date to ensure it will fit proportionately on your cake. Keep in mind the weight of the topper when choosing one. You do not want something too heavy that will damage the cake or additional reinforcements will be required (such as wooden dowels and a cake board).
I am always willing to decorate your cake with fresh flowers or lay your flowers around the base of the cake at delivery. If you have a specific layout, please provide me with a detailed diagram. All flowers need to be provided by your florist for larger events or for smaller cakes I often work with a local florist here in Waunakee. Please coordinate with your florist to ensure the flowers are available at the time of delivery and make sure to specify they will be placed in a cake. I require all flowers that will be placed in a cake to be wrapped with floral tape for food-safety reasons.
DO YOU HAVE A CAKE STAND OR A CUPCAKE STAND TO RENT?
I do have a few cake and cupcake stands available to rent for a daily rental fee plus required deposit. Upon returning the rentals your deposit will be refunded to you, minus the daily rental fees incurred . Please inquire during your ordering process if you are in need.
12" round Acacia tree stump cake stand
$8 per day
$25 deposit
Rustic
12' x 12" square metal cake stand
$15 per day
$50 deposit
Gold Embossed
4 tier acrylic cupcake tower, 14" tall.
Holds 36- 42 cupcakes
$12 per day
$25 deposit
Cupcake Tower
I HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY, DO YOU OFFER ALLERGEN-FREE ITEMS?
Products are made in a private home not subject to state licensing or inspection. Sugar Dust is NOT an allergen-free environment and ingredients and/or machinery may come in contact with any of the eight common food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, egg, wheat, shellfish and fish . I am ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP). Even though machinery and surfaces are properly sanitized, I DO use a few common allergens in my products (see below) and the manufacturers of the ingredients may also come in contact with common food allergens. Clients are responsible for notifying us of any other dietary restrictions prior to placing an order.
*ALLERGEN WARNING: PRODUCTS CONTAINS WHEAT, DAIRY, EGGS, SOY, ALMOND MILK, ALMOND EXTRACTS
DO YOU DELIVER?
I do offer delivery of wedding cakes and larger events within a 15 mile radius of my home with a delivery fee of $50. Additional travel is charged at .56 cents per mile and there is a maximum travel distance of 20 miles one way. My vehicle is not refrigerated so any travel beyond 20 miles risks damage during transportation. Staying local? If you are having your event here in Waunakee there is a "keeping it local" reduced delivery fee of $40. Additional set-up fees may apply for tiered cakes, cupcake arrangements or if other decorations are to be placed on or around the cake. These charges do not include gratuity.
ARE YOU A COMMERCIAL BAKERY OR DO YOU HAVE A STOREFRONT I CAN VISIT?
I am a home baker that works out of my kitchen. On February 26, 2018, Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge Duane Jorgenson provided his final order in the Kivirist et. al. v. WDATCP case, dealing with an exemption from licensing requirements for Wisconsin home bakers who make not-potentially hazardous baked goods. A "not-potentially hazardous” baked good is one that can safely remain unrefrigerated. For example, foods with cream filling, custard, fresh fruit, cheese or meat are potentially hazardous and are definitely not allowed as with whipped cream as a frosting.
Although Wisconsin Cottage Food Laws state that home bakers are not subject to state licensing or inspections, many venues still do not allow a Cottage Food Law Bakery to supply food to an event. Please check with your venue if they will allow a vendor who is NOT operating out of a Licensed Commercial Kitchen. Sugar Dust, LLC however is ServSafe Certified in Food Protection Safety Protocols, accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-Conference for Food Protection (CFP) and the National Restaurant Association of Wisconsin.
If your venue would like more information regarding the fact that we can now legally sell home-baked goods from an unlicensed non-commercial kitchen, I am happy to provide them a copy of a letter written by Erica Smith, the attorney with the Institute for Justice representing the successful lawsuit lifting the ban on the sale of home baked goods. I can also provide copies of my SafeServ Certification and proof of Liability Insurance.
Listed below are components of the ruling that may also be helpful and can be found on the following website:
https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Licenses_Permits/HomeBakers.aspx
Home Bakers
The exemption from licensure applies only to people baking out of their homes. All commercial kitchens must follow the requirements of Wis. Admin. Code ch. ATCP 70, related to food processing plants, and commercial kitchens must ensure that all producers and processors using their facilities are licensed.
Baked Goods
The exemption from licensure applies only to flour-based “baked goods” as indirectly defined in the Wis. Stat. § 97.29(1) (b) definition of “bakery.” The court’s order did not address other processing activities, such as the cooking and drying of products like candies and other confectionaries. If you prepare items other than baked goods, then you must obtain a license to operate your business.