Business Details
18 Years
experience
Bespoke Wedding & Celebration Cakes in Chichester
Marilyn's Cakes is a design studio and retail establishment in Chichester, West Sussex, specialising in bespoke wedding, celebration, christening, and novelty cakes. With over 15 years of high street experience, Marilyn combines extensive practical knowledge and formal qualifications in sugarcraft to create visually stunning and delicious cakes tailored to client visions. The business prioritises premium ingredients, offering traditional and custom cake varieties while maintaining the highest food hygiene standards.The retail section provides sugarcraft tools and materials, complemented by personalised assistance for customers seeking to create their own edible art. Marilyn's team delivers a friendly, professional service, supported by positive testimonials highlighting client satisfaction with both products and customer care.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Celebration Cakes
Christening Cakes
Sugarcraft Supplies
Custom Cake Decorations
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of high street experience in professional cake decoration
- Our team holds formal qualifications in sugarcraft and cake design
- We maintain the highest food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency
- We offer both bespoke cake creation and tailored sugarcraft product sourcing
- Our service combines creative expertise with personalised client consultations
What people say
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Delighted with it
Tasted fabulous
Exceeded expectations
Many appreciative comments
Services
Wedding Cakes
Bespoke wedding cakes tailored to specific themes and preferences. Our expert decorators create intricate designs using premium ingredients. Ideal for couples seeking a unique centerpiece for their special day. We offer consultations to ensure perfect alignment with event aesthetics.
Celebration Cakes
Custom-designed cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Available in multiple tiers with various flavour combinations. Our team helps translate client visions into edible art pieces that impress guests and commemorate milestones.
Christening Cakes
Traditional and contemporary cake designs for christening ceremonies. We incorporate delicate decorations and classic flavours while maintaining food safety standards. Perfect for creating memorable centrepieces for religious celebrations.
Sugarcraft Supplies
Retail selection of professional sugarcraft materials including flowerpaste, cutters, and decorating tools. We stock essential items for amateur and professional cake decorators. Special orders available for hard-to-find supplies.
Custom Decorations
Handcrafted sugar flowers, plaques, and figurines to enhance cake designs. Our team creates bespoke decorations matching specific themes or colour schemes. Available as standalone items or integrated into complete cake designs.
People
Marilyn
Owner & Lead Cake Decorator
With over 15 years of high street experience, Marilyn combines formal sugarcraft qualifications with practical expertise. She specialises in translating client visions into edible art while maintaining strict hygiene standards and delivering personalised service.
Questions
Do you offer custom wedding cake designs?
Yes, we create bespoke wedding cakes tailored to your specific theme and preferences. Our team works closely with couples to develop unique designs that match their vision.
What cake flavours are available?
We offer traditional options like rich fruit cake, chocolate sponge, and vanilla sponge, plus speciality flavours such as lemon and poppyseed or carrot cake. Custom fillings available on request.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
Yes, we provide egg-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free cake options while maintaining the same high standards of taste and presentation as our regular products.
Do you sell sugarcraft supplies?
Our retail section stocks a comprehensive range of sugarcraft materials including tools, cutters, flowerpaste, and decorative items. We can order specialist supplies if not in stock.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our Chichester shop offers in-person consultations and retail purchases during these hours.
How far in advance should I order a cake?
We recommend placing wedding cake orders at least 3-6 months in advance. For other celebrations, 4-8 weeks notice ensures optimal design and production time.
