10 PRICES TRACKED
Wedding cake
A tiered wedding cake, priced by size and design.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying about the same as the advertised list price for cake.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
Quoted vs actually paid (real submissions)
The strongest signal there is: what one person was quoted, and what the same job actually cost them.
- quoted £275↔paid £2750%
Mumsnet poster (June 2022); cake only, flowers a separate £25; region not stated.
- quoted £350↔paid £3500%
Mumsnet poster (June 2022); region not stated.
- quoted £600↔paid £6000%
Mumsnet poster (June 2022); region not stated.
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | London | Independent | Wedding cake, 2-tier (serves 35)Anges de Sucre (London bakery) signature 2-tier 8/10-inch cake serving 35, starting price. | £200 | — | source |
| 2022 | England | Unknown | 3-tier wedding cake, serves 80, buttercreamMumsnet poster (June 2022); cake only, flowers a separate £25; region not stated. | — | £275quoted £275 | source |
| 2022 | England | Unknown | 3-tier wedding cake, serves 100, mixed flavoursMumsnet poster (June 2022); region not stated. | — | £350quoted £350 | source |
| 2026 | East of England | Independent | 3-tier wedding cake, 120 portions, simple designEssex bakery: 3 tiers (120 portions) £340 to £370 for simple design; midpoint used. | £355 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Wedding cake, tieredAverage wedding cake spend, Bridebook 2026 report; most couples GBP 250-1,000+ (bespoke cakes often from GBP 1,000+). | — | £360 | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Wedding cake, average spend (Bridebook)Bridebook 2026 UK Wedding Report average cake spend. | £360survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | London | Independent | Wedding cake, 3-tier (serves 43)Anges de Sucre (London bakery) signature 3-tier 6/8/10-inch cake serving 43, starting price. | £362 | — | source |
| 2022 | England | Unknown | 4-tier naked cake with fresh berriesMumsnet poster (June 2022); region not stated. | — | £600quoted £600 | source |
| 2026 | London | Independent | Wedding cake, 4-tier (serves 84)Anges de Sucre (London bakery) signature 4-tier 6/8/10/12-inch cake serving 84, starting price. | £670 | — | source |
| 2026 | Kent | Independent | 3-tier wedding cake, serves up to 80Kent studio: most couples invest £755 to £985 for a 3-tier serving up to 80; midpoint used. | £870 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does cake cost in the UK?
Across 10 real UK prices, the median is £360, ranging from £200 to £870. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do cake prices vary so much?
Wedding prices swing with the season, the day of the week, the region and the supplier's demand. The same photographer can charge very differently for a Saturday in June versus a Thursday in November.
How can I pay less for cake?
Ask for the price before you say "wedding", book off-peak days and seasons, and compare several suppliers. The real prices here show the range.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.