Business Details
29 Years
experience
Award-Winning Wedding & Celebration Cake Designer Guildford
Vanessa Mahy Cake Design is an award-winning bespoke cake design business with over 25 years of experience in creating wedding and celebration cakes. Founded in Normandy, Surrey, the business has built a loyal client base through its commitment to artistic excellence and personal service. The founder, Vanessa Mahy, transitioned from a part-time hobbyist to a full-time professional in 2014, specialising in intricate sugar work and custom designs. Each cake combines technical precision with creative flair, using premium ingredients to ensure both visual impact and exceptional taste. The business maintains a strong reputation for delivering unique, client-focused creations that reflect individual personalities and event themes.Collaborations with other designers and participation in competitions demonstrate ongoing professional development. All cakes are freshly baked with attention to detail, including hand-painted elements, sugar flowers, and sculpted designs. The business operates from a dedicated workshop, offering consultations and sample boxes to facilitate client collaboration. Delivery services ensure safe transportation of delicate creations to venues across Surrey, Hampshire, and the South East. With a proven track record of satisfied clients and industry recognition, the business continues to evolve while maintaining its core values of quality and creativity.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Celebration Cakes
Buttercream Cakes
Cake Delivery
Cake Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in bespoke cake design
- Our cakes combine artistic creativity with technical excellence
- We use only premium quality ingredients for exceptional taste
- We offer delivery services to ensure cake safety and presentation
- We have won multiple awards at national cake competitions
What people say
Spectacular cake
Incredible detail
Delicious taste
Professional service
Breathtaking designs
Services
Wedding Cakes
Custom-designed wedding cakes featuring intricate sugar work, hand-painted details, and sculpted elements. Each creation reflects the couple's personal style and wedding theme. Our cakes combine artistic design with exceptional taste using premium ingredients.
Celebration Cakes
Custom celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events. From carved designs to detailed sugar flowers, each cake is tailored to the occasion with professional artistry and premium ingredients.
Buttercream Cakes
Multi-tiered buttercream cakes with rich fillings and smooth chocolate ganache coating. Available in various flavours with custom decorative elements to match event themes and personal preferences.
Cake Consultations
Personalised consultations to discuss design ideas, sample flavours, and create detailed cake sketches. Available in-person at our Normandy workshop or via video call for client convenience.
Cake Delivery
Professional delivery and setup service for wedding cakes. Our team ensures safe transportation and assembly at venues across Surrey, Hampshire, and the South East with mileage-based charges.
People
Vanessa Mahy
Owner & Lead Cake Designer
Award-winning cake designer with 25+ years experience creating bespoke wedding and celebration cakes. Specialises in sugar flower work, hand-painted designs, and sculpted cake artistry. Winner of multiple national cake competition awards.
Questions
What types of cakes do you specialise in?
We specialise in bespoke wedding cakes and celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 2-3 months ahead, with earlier booking advised during summer wedding season.
Do you deliver cakes to venues?
Yes, we deliver and set up all wedding cakes with delivery charges based on distance from Normandy.
Can I taste cake flavours before ordering?
Yes, we offer sample boxes with 5 different flavours for £30 including postage.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment details are discussed during consultation, with a £100 non-refundable booking fee for weddings.
Do you accommodate dietary requirements?
Our kitchen handles gluten and nuts, so we advise discussing specific dietary needs during consultation.