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A final pre-order checklist

What to check before ordering a custom cake

Review the date, servings, spelling, flavour, references, allergens and handover details before payment. Use the quote checklist before messaging us so the first response can focus on the cake rather than collecting missing basics.

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Plain full-buttercream cake ready for custom decoration, made by Amour Desserts in Melbourne

Six quote essentials

The details to prepare before requesting a custom cake quote

For a useful first quote, we mainly need six things. Add the other details only when they matter to your order.

  1. 1

    Celebration date

    Tell us the date the cake is needed. Add the handover time only when it is important.

  2. 2

    Cake idea and references

    Describe the occasion, theme or gallery cake you like. Attach reference images if you have them, or ask for design guidance.

  3. 3

    Servings needed

    Give us the serving count so we can advise a suitable cake size.

  4. 4

    Preferred cake flavour

    Choose a confirmed Amour Desserts flavour, ask for a recommendation, or share another idea for confirmation.

  5. 5

    Personalisation

    Include the name, age or wording, colours, toppers and must-have details, or write ‘none’.

  6. 6

    Delivery or pickup details

    Tell us whether you prefer delivery or pickup and include the suburb, venue or pickup location.

Only add these when relevant

Handover time: Add it when the cake must arrive or be collected by a specific time.

Finish preference: Mention buttercream, fondant or ‘not sure’ only if you have a preference.

Budget range: Optional, but useful when you would like us to suggest a suitable level of detail.

Allergen or dietary questions: Mention these in the first message when relevant so we can discuss the request before the order proceeds.

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What you can plan straight away

Lead times, serving minimums, pickup spots, delivery days, and flavours are all details we share up front, so you can plan without waiting on a reply.

If you're checking a suburb, we've noted pickup and handover details for your part of Melbourne too.

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What to ask us

Price, your date, delivery fees, allergens and dietary needs, artwork or logo use, and whether an ambitious design will hold up.

Those answers depend on your cake, so ask them in your first message and we will cover them in our first reply.

Questions about this topic

Do I still need a quote?

Yes. Send the brief and we will reply with the price, design notes, fulfilment details and next steps.

Why aren't prices listed here?

Custom cakes depend on the date, design, servings, flavour, and timing. Send those and we will price your cake.

Next step

Contact us about your custom cake

For the quickest useful quote, send your date, design direction, servings, flavour, wording or personalisation, and delivery or pickup plan. Order early for peak-season and popular dates.

  • Custom cakes from $150
  • 12–15 serves minimum
  • Melbourne delivery & pickup
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