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Every Christmas class at my Swindon studio this year, from fondant biscuits to a Christmas jumper cake, plus one hour sessions for children with a grown up.

Every year I get asked the same question in November: what can I get for the person who has everything? My answer is always something homemade they can eat! So here's my Christmas gift guide for 2026, with everything I'm baking this year and when you need to order it by. For posting to family and friends Artisan Shortbread Advent Calendar. 24 hand iced shortbread, one for every day of December. It can be collected from my unit in Swindon or posted anywhere in the UK, which ma

What a handmade wedding cake really costs, from £340 for two tiers and £430 for three, plus cutting cakes with cupcake towers, rectangle cakes and honest ways to make your budget go further.

Choosing a cake flavour sounds simple… until you actually have to do it. Do you go classic? Something chocolatey? Something a bit different? If you’ve found yourself stuck between 3 to 5 options already… you’re not alone. If you’re looking for celebration cakes in Swindon, Wiltshire or the surrounding Cotswolds area, this guide breaks down the most popular cake flavours, plus how to choose the right one for your celebration. At Kimmi’s Cakes, we offer over 30 cake flavours, s

Choosing the right cake size is one of the most common questions people ask when ordering a celebration cake. Whether you're planning a birthday party, baby shower, anniversary, or office event, getting the right size cake ensures everyone gets a slice. The size of cake you need depends on a few key factors, including how the cake will be served, how many guests you're expecting, and the style of cake you choose. This guide will help you understand cake portions, serving size

Ordering a celebration cake is often one of the most exciting parts of planning a special event. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, or milestone celebration, the cake usually becomes the centrepiece of the table. One of the most common questions I get asked is how far in advance a cake should be ordered . The answer can vary depending on the design, the time of year, and how busy the cake studio is. In this guide, I’ll explain when to book your cake, why early

Planning a birthday, milestone celebration, or special event often comes with one very common question: How much does a celebration cake cost in the UK? The short answer is that bespoke celebration cakes typically start from around £165 and increase depending on size, design, and level of detail. But the real answer is a little more nuanced. Custom cakes are individually designed and created by hand, which means the final price depends on several factors. In this guide, I’ll