Which cake size do I get?
As much as I love talking Cake, it's much easier to figure out which cake size to choose by seeing the cake portions as a picture.
I have created a visual guide for this purpose to give you a hand when it comes to deciding. To keep things simple, it comes down to the number of guests and the type of event you're planning to have. There are two different portion sizes available:
Coffee Portions - for weddings/ parties that require you to converse and eat cake at the same time.
Dessert Portions - for sit down meals and/or if the cake will be the main dessert of the event.
From this, decide the approximate number of portions you'll need +5 portions (just in case you forget to include yourself and if your guests would like a second serve).
How to use the chart:
- Decide how cake will be served (coffee vs dessert).
- Estimate how many guests will actually take cake: 60–70% after a full meal; 70–85% for cocktail/standing events.
- Pick a single tier or tier combo that meets or slightly exceeds the number you need.
- Add a small buffer: +5 serves for seconds and “I forgot to include myself.”
Quick picks (most common):
- 25–30 guests (cake is dessert): 8" single (24 dessert) if you want it tight, or 5"+7" (36 dessert) for breathing room.
- 40–50 guests (party nibble): 6"+8" (88 coffee) covers generous cutting.
- 70–80 guests (cake as dessert): 6"+8" two-tier (88 dessert).
- 100 guests (full dinner, coffee-size): 6"+8"+10" (≈148–152 coffee) or 11" Single Tier (50 dessert portions/100 coffee sized portions).
- Need more serves without changing the display? Add a simple kitchen cutting cake behind the scenes.
Little details that help on the day:
I provide a printed cutting & care guide with every cake; your venue can follow it for neat, consistent slices.
Not sure which option fits?
Tell me your date, guest count, and whether cake is dessert or a nibble. I’ll recommend the perfect tier combination.