Simply Elegant, Celebration or Extravagant Couture — Which Tier Is Right for You?
Every custom cake with Nadine begins the same way — with a proper, unhurried conversation. A Cake Consultation is time set aside just for you, to talk through flavours, design, colours and everything in between, ending with a quote that's built entirely around your celebration rather than a generic price list. There are three consultation tiers, and which one suits you best usually comes down to your guest numbers and how much design detail you're picturing. Here's a warm rundown of each, so you can book with confidence and know exactly what to expect.
Simply Elegant
A focused, friendly chat about a classic, single-flavour cake — think a smooth buttercream or fondant finish with simple, considered detailing. You'll come away with one personalised quote to keep and think over.
Celebration
A little more time to really explore the details — a custom theme, decorative touches and flavour combinations, with hand-piped work and fresh florals. You'll receive two design options to compare, so you can see what feels most like you.
Extravagant Couture
The full design experience, for cakes that call for real structural thought — sculpted sugar work, layered design collaboration, and coordination with your other vendors along the way. You'll walk away with two design options, plus the choice of a third if you'd like more to consider.
At a Glance
| Tier | Length | Fee | Cakes From | Quote Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Elegant | 10 min | $20 | $250 | 1 quote |
| Celebration | 20 min | $50 | $500 | 2 options |
| Extravagant Couture | 40 min | $100 | $800 | 2 options, +3rd available |
What the Fee Covers
It helps to know upfront that the consultation fee is separate from the cost of your cake — think of it less as a deposit, and more as reserving Nadine's full, undivided attention for that block of time. What you're really paying for is a proper conversation: working through flavours, fillings, icing, colour, texture and proportions together, until you leave with a considered design rather than a rough guess. That time and care is exactly what makes the quote that follows feel personal to your day, rather than pulled from a template.
Dreaming of a Flavour That's Not on the Menu?
That's exactly what the Custom Recipe Development add-on is for. For an additional $250, payable upfront, it sits alongside any consultation tier and covers a genuine trial of your chosen flavour or concept — so what you're quoted is based on something Nadine has baked and tasted herself, not left to guesswork.
Ready to Book Your Consultation?
Pick the tier that fits your celebration and let's start designing.