Start with your guest count and serving plan, then ask for the dimensions, weight and servings of the specific cake. A photograph, tier count or starting price is not a serving calculation. Confirm missing specifications before agreeing the order.
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Start with the serving plan
Write down your expected guest count and who the cake is for: everyone at the table, a smaller group or one gift recipient. Say whether other desserts will be served and whether you want extra portions. If the list is changing, give a range and explain when you can update it.
Do not turn guests into kilograms using a universal allowance. The chosen cake’s specification, structure and cutting plan still need agreement.
Ask for the actual cake specification
Request one quote that records the agreed cake specifications. An unscaled photograph does not establish its dimensions.
| Detail | Question to ask |
|---|---|
| Dimensions and structure | What are the dimensions and tiers, and which parts are intended for serving? |
| Weight | What is the agreed weight, and what does that figure include? |
| Servings | How many servings are offered, and how is a serving defined? |
| Changes | Can size or decoration change, and what happens to the total? |
A conditional example, without a weight formula
Suppose you want 12 guest portions and choose to add 3 extra portions. Your request is 12 + 3 = 15 servings. This is an arithmetic example, not a recommended allowance, cake weight or size.
Ask: “Which version of this cake can provide the agreed 15 servings, and how do you define a serving?” The example does not establish a diameter, weight or number of tiers.
