How many does
your cake need to feed?
A quick guide to sizing your cake around your guest list. Order for the number of people actually having a slice — a few extra portions are easy to plan for, but a cake that's too small can't be stretched on the day.
Round cakes
Based on a 4-layer round buttercream cake, cut into generous party-sized slices.
Tiered cakes
Bespoke multi-tier showpieces, quoted individually after a design consultation — figures below are a starting guide.
Getting the size just right
Party vs. finger portions
The numbers above are generous party slices. If your cake is one of several desserts on the table — common for weddings — it can be cut into smaller finger portions instead, stretching the same cake noticeably further.
Tiers aren't always all for eating
On bigger tiered cakes it's common for one tier to be a dummy (display-only) or reserved for the freezer as a keepsake. Let us know if you'd like this factored into your serving count.
Top up with cupcakes
Need a little more coverage without going up a whole cake size? Matching cupcakes can be added to any order — handy for dessert tables or party bags.
Still not sure?
Tell us your headcount and occasion and we'll recommend the right size — no guesswork needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does an 8 inch cake serve?
An 8" round cake serves 40–45 people. It scales from a 5" (10–15 servings) up to a 10" (70–75 servings), based on a 4-layer round buttercream cake cut into generous party slices.
How many does a tiered wedding cake serve?
A 2-tier · 7" + 5" cake serves approx 50–60 people, and a 3-tier · 9" + 7" + 5" cake serves approx 90–100. Every tiered cake is quoted individually after a design consultation.
What is the difference between party and finger portions?
The servings above are generous party slices. If your cake is one of several desserts on the table — common for weddings — it can be cut into smaller finger portions instead, stretching the same cake noticeably further.
Do all the tiers on a wedding cake need to be eaten?
No — on bigger tiered cakes it's common for one tier to be a dummy (display-only) or reserved for the freezer as a keepsake. Let us know if you'd like this factored into your serving count.
Can cupcakes top up the serving count?
Yes — matching cupcakes can be added to any order without going up a whole cake size, which is handy for dessert tables or party bags.
What if I'm still not sure what size to order?
Tell us your headcount and occasion and we'll recommend the right size — no guesswork needed.
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