REVEALED: 12 Most Popular Cake Makers in the UK
Undecided on who should make your special-day sponge? These are the most popular wedding cake makers, according to Hitched couples
Wedding cakes remain a staple feature at most nuptials – a tradition you’ll never find us complaining about! But from towering, tiered designs adorned with flowers and elaborate sheet cakes to vintage-style Lambeth cakes and bold, sculptural creations, it takes the best cake makers to make your dream design a reality.
So, how do you know which cake maker to choose for your wedding? Well, along with some tips and advice below on choosing your cake maker, we’ve sifted (ahem) through the data to bring you the 12 most popular cake makers in the UK*, according to real-life wedding couples.
It doesn’t matter what kind of confection you dream of for your big day, these expert cake makers for weddings will deliver the finest, most mouth-watering creations around. Tiramisu cake, anyone?
12 Most Popular Wedding Cake Makers in the UK
Shake up your bake by sourcing the best cake maker the UK has to offer…
1. Designer Cakes of London, South-East London
With the resurgence of opulent bakes – think Rococo details and 80s-inspired buttercream swirls – it’s little wonder Designer Cakes of London in Bexleyheath tops our list of the most popular cake makers in the UK.
Owner and designer Elaine Rhule creates the ultimate in decadent wedding cakes – think tall tiers with pillars, elaborate toppers, swags of swirly buttercream and opulent sugar flowers. Her attention to detail is second to none and many of her creations have been supplied to top London wedding venues, including The Dorchester, The Shard and the Ritz.
- Hitched couples say: “It was a joy working with Elaine and the team. The cake designed for us was gorgeous and all the guests commented on how delicious it was.”
2. The Sugar Peony, Warwickshire
Located in Leamington Spa, The Sugar Peony comes in at number two on our list – and for good reason. Cake artist Kelly has more than 30 years’ experience creating stunning bakes and uses only the finest and locally sourced ingredients where possible.
Alongside her incredible wedding cake centrepieces, Kelly also makes cupcakes and cookies and beautifully styled dessert tables, with extensive experience in making vegan and allergy-friendly creations.
- Hitched couples say: “Kelly was so accommodating when we came in for our tasting and created three delicious flavours of gluten-free cake for us to try. We’ve frozen the top tier to have on our 1-year anniversary, so we’re looking forward to it!”
3. Mistry Cakes Couture, Berkshire
It’s safe to say we’re low-key obsessed with the beautiful bakes from Mistry Cakes Couture, located in Slough, Berkshire. Founder and baker Poonam Devi Mistry is renowned for her extraordinary craftsmanship and use of lace, painted facets, jewellery and sugar craft, and specialises in elaborate bespoke creations for her wedding couples.
Her Instagram is a treasure trove of beautiful cake ideas – be sure to check them out if you’re looking for inspiration for your own design.
- Hitched couples say: “Our experience was absolutely amazing. Our vision came to life and our cake was stunning.”
4. Cakeberry Bakery by Cake G, West Yorkshire
From fondant-iced confections to delicate hand-piping, Rose at Cakeberry Bakery By Cake G in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, is the go-to cake maker in the north of England for couples who want something classic with a touch of artistic flair.
We especially love the brand’s stunning collection of tiered floral cakes, but you’ll also find a wealth of vintage-style Lambeth cakes in vibrant eighties-inspired colours topped with shiny maraschino cherries.
5. Marian Cake Studio, Kent
If you’re looking for a classic wedding cake with a modern twist, look no further than Marian Cake Studio, in Orpington, Kent.
Serving much of the south-east, including the whole of Kent, Surrey and London, the company only use the finest ingredients to create its fondant-iced confections, with classic flavours like Madagascan vanilla, Sicilian lemon, Belgian chocolate and even Caribbean rum cake (yum!).
The designs are contemporary, elegant and will have your guests coming back for more.
6. KB Cake Design, Buckinghamshire
Want a dessert with drama? KB Cake Design founder and cake artist Kate Brindley adorns her designs with hand-painted illustrations, intricate royal icing, delicate lacework, the most incredibly life-like sugar flowers and more.
Scroll through her website or Instagram page and you’ll fall in love with her sweet wedding cake designs.
- Hitched couples say: “Everyone loved our cake, and it was the best tasting of all the companies we tried. It was also stunning – better than we ever could have imagined.”
7. Cocoa & Whey, Dorset
From pretty petals to something fruity, statement dessert tables to towers of cheese, Cocoa & Whey founder Penelope Hurst has done it all, and done it beautifully. Passion, creative flair and bespoke designs are all key elements of every wedding cake she works on, which is why she has garnered tons of five-star reviews as a result.
Choose from a range of delectable, sweet cake flavours – including raspberry and champagne, mocha fudge and Baileys, and zesty lime and coconut – and be inspired by her incredible designs, with include modern tiered styles crafted from sugar paste, buttercream or ganache.
- Hitched couples say: “Penelope was just lovely to work with, she had great ideas and welcomed ours to create a beautiful cake. It really stole the show at the wedding.”
8. Cake on The Lake, Merseyside
Liverpool-based cake maker Clare Deary of Cake on The Lake is renowned for her exquisite designs in the north west of England and works with each couple individually to create the bake of their dreams.
Whether you want intricate sugar roses, something vintage-inspired or even a wedding cake that’s festive, her wealth of experience is on hand to guide you.
Choose from a wide selection of flavours too – if a Biscoff cake doesn’t tempt you, we don’t know what will!
9. Claire Owen Cakes, West Sussex
Claire Owen holds a first-class degree in Fine Art Sculpture and prior to transferring her skills to edible art, spent more than 10 years curating public art installations – unsurprising when you see her incredible wedding cake designs. All of her cakes are incredibly rich in texture, colour and flavour – and perfect for couples who want something statement and original.
Whether you want to capture the colours of your bouquet with hand-painted details or blooms crafted from sugar, inject some celestial-inspired gold leaf shimmer or add lashings of glam with an explosion of sugar pearls, Claire is your woman.
You’ll find a decadent menu of flavours, too – including orange and pomegranate, gin and lime and classic Sussex stout cake.
- Hitched couples say: “Claire was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. She even collaborated seamlessly with our florist, which made everything run so smoothly.”
10. The Cake Shop, Oxfordshire
Who says fun cakes are only for birthdays? Wedding couples are embracing pops of colour, kitsch details and 3D designs, and letting their imagination run wild, just like this design from The Cake Shop in Oxfordshire.
The sister brand to its flagship home, The Heritage Bakery, located in Witney Market, the designers at The Cake Shop have more than 35 years’ experience between them. Whether you want something vibrant and novelty, a naked or semi-naked style or something decadent and indulgent, The Cake Shop's creations have you covered.
- Hitched couples say: “Amazing! We shared photos of ourselves and what we would be wearing on the day and [The Cake Shop] made customised figurines that looked just like us and added some beautiful flowers to match our colour scheme.”
11. All Shapes & Slices Cake Co, Kent
Orpington-based bakery All Shapes & Slices Co was founded by owner Susan Pridle in 2007 and has specialised in wedding cakes ever since. Having had her designs featured by a range of national and local press, and with more than 60 positive reviews on Hitched, it’s little wonder the company made our list of the best cake makers in the UK.
Whether you want something luxurious and modern, a naked or semi-naked design adorned with fruit and fresh flowers, or beautiful tiers of bespoke buttercream, Susan can help you create it. She even has an Etsy store featuring a range of sugar flowers for decoration!
- Hitched couples say: “Our cake looked more beautiful than we imagined. [Susan] made the whole process easy for us and we are truly grateful. The vegan and gluten-free cupcakes were also very delicious.”
12. Eva Cockrell Cake Design, Northamptonshire
As an experienced pastry chef and dietician, with more than 13 years’ experience designing and creating bespoke cakes, it’s safe to say Eva Cockrell knows a thing or two about what couples want from their wedding cake and is passionate about supplying them with their dream design.
Eva uses only the best ingredients to create her wedding cakes, as well as her range of macaron towers, cheesecakes, pastries and cupcakes. Be inspired by her brilliant collection of flavours, which include classics like rich chocolate, lemon, and carrot cake, as well as modern favourites like pistachio and matcha, and tiramisu.
- Hitched couples say: “Eva is truly a genius when it comes to cake making. She makes the tasting experience feel so special and luxurious, and our wedding cake turned out not only stunning but also incredibly tasty.”
*These cake makers received the most enquiries on Hitched between January and November 2025.
How to Choose Your Wedding Cake Maker
Definitely considered one of the more fun parts of the wedding planning (and someone has to do it, right?), deciding on your wedding cake requires booking the right cake maker. So where do you start with choosing who creates your big-day bake?
Find a cake maker who aligns with your style
Do they specialise in a certain style of cake? Do they only use buttercream or fondant, or both? Browse your potential cake maker’s website and social media pages to get a feel for the kinds of wedding cakes they make. Asking what finishes they opt for will also help you decide if their style (or indeed, price range) is right for you.
Can they work to your budget?
Wedding cake costs in the UK can vary wildly – anything from around £150 to £2,000 sometimes, depending on the size and style of your cake.
Check you can afford the offerings from your chosen cake maker and find out what will be expected in terms of the deposit and when final payment will be due. Some cake makers will be open to negotiating wedding costs, but remember to keep your expectations reasonable.
Will they accommodate dietary needs?
If either you or your guests have special dietary requirements, for example, gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan, you’ll need to ensure your cake maker can cater to those. Are they willing to make a special tier, separate cake or box of cupcakes – and in the case of more severe allergies, will cross contamination in their kitchens be a problem?
Get to know their way of working
Understanding the logistics of who is going to be responsible for picking up your cake or delivering it to the wedding venue, how far ahead of the wedding that will be and any additional charges for these services is really important.
If you’re not confident in collecting and setting up the cake yourself, ensure they offer a delivery and setting-up service.
Ask for recommendations
Word of mouth recommendations from friends and family who have had good experiences with your potential cake maker are worth their weight in gold.
Check the company is registered
All professional wedding cake businesses will have a food safety certificate and shouldn’t have an issue showing this to you if requested. Not only does this indicate that they comply with food safety standards when baking but as a professional business they will be able to act accordingly in the case of any unforeseen circumstances, such as someone being ill or the cake being damaged in transit.
Taste, taste, taste!
Most cake makers in the UK will offer tasting sessions, either in their kitchen or studio, or as samples sent via post. The taste, texture and flavour of your bake is just as important as how it looks – you want it to get eaten, after all!
Think you might be ready to book? These are the questions to ask your cake maker before sealing the deal.
