Faux Wedding Cake Hire

Faux Wedding Cakes Designed for Style, Simplicity and Affordability.

Choosing a wedding cake should feel exciting—not stressful or expensive.

 At Phoebe’s Pantry, we specialise in faux wedding cake hire, giving couples a stunning centrepiece without the high cost or heat-related worries. Each display cake is tailored to your design, florals and tier preferences, while your guests enjoy freshly made real cake or desserts.

What Is a Faux Wedding Cake?

A faux wedding cake is a beautifully decorated display cake created using dummy tiers. It looks identical to a traditional wedding cake but offers complete flexibility & consistent appearance throughout the day.

To honour the tradition of the cake-cutting moment, we insert a real wedge of cake inside your faux tier. This allows you to achieve natural authentic photos.

Who This Service Is For ?

Our faux wedding cake hire is ideal for:

• Couples who want a luxury-looking cake without the premium price.
• Weddings held in warm venues or during summer months where real cake risks melting or collapsing.
• Style-focused couples who want complete freedom over size, number of tiers and floral design.
• Those planning weddings across Essex, London, Hertfordshire, Kent, or nationwide, who need reliable setup and collection.
• Hosts organising celebrations, birthdays, corporate events or styled shoots.

Key Problems a Faux Cake Solves

• Cost control: Dramatically lower investment compared with a full real cake.
• Temperature resilience: No melting, collapsing or sun-induced damage.
• Design freedom: Any number of tiers, any style, any floral arrangement.
• Predictability: Your cake will look perfect all day, from setup to final photo.
• Logistics handled: We deliver, set up, and collect—no venue stress.

How Our Faux Cake Hire Process Works

Step 1 – Design Consultation

You share your inspiration—photos, colour palettes, tier preferences, florals and themes. We advise on structure, styling, and the best approach based on your venue requirements.

Step 2 – Choose Your Flavours

Even though your main cake is faux, your guests still enjoy freshly baked real cake slices. You can choose as many flavours as you have tiers.

Step 3 – Creation & Floral Decoration

We create your faux cake to your exact specifications. Choose between real florals for a fresh, romantic finish or faux florals for a consistent and temperature-proof look.

Step 4 – Setup at Your Venue

Our team travels to your venue—locally in Essex or nationwide—to set up your display cake safely and professionally, following venue guidelines and food service standards.
Step 5 – The Cake-Cutting Moment

Your faux cake includes a real, ready-to-cut wedge. This ensures you have authentic photos without any compromise in appearance.

Step 6 – Post-Event Collection

Once your celebration has finished, we return to collect the faux cake. No cleaning, storage, or disposal required.

Why Choose Phoebe’s Pantry?

Proven Experience and Craftsmanship

With years of real-world baking and wedding service experience, we create cakes that photograph seamlessly and delight guests with flavour.

Quality & Governance

We follow UK food safety standards for all freshly made slices and desserts. Our delivery and collection processes meet venue requirements and ensure your cake is placed safely and securely.

Design Versatility

From minimalist to intricate, we design faux cakes that are indistinguishable from real ones—even close up.

Budget-Friendly, High-Impact Results

Faux cake hire provides high visual impact without unnecessary cost. For many couples, this means freeing budget for other priorities—photography, décor or additional desserts.

Nationwide Service from an Essex-Based Specialist

Although based in Essex, we regularly travel nationwide for weddings, styled shoots, and large celebrations.

Add a Dessert Table for a Complete Guest Experience

Alongside your faux cake, you can include a dessert table featuring freshly made treats—ideal for evening food, welcome bites, or an elegant display guests can enjoy throughout the night.

We curate dessert selections based on your theme, guest count and venue requirements.

Setting Clear Expectations

• Booking timeline: We recommend booking up to 12months in advance for peak dates.
• Setup:Typically completed 1–2 hours before guest arrival unless your venue      advises otherwise.
• Hire period: Usually the same day as the event unless agreed otherwise.
• Support: We liaise directly with your venue to ensure seamless setup and collection.
• Pricing  Based on design complexity, number of tiers, flavour choices and travel distance. No hidden charges.

 FAQ Section

How much does faux wedding cake hire cost?

Pricing varies depending on size, number of tiers, design complexity, floral choice and travel distance. Prices start from £80 for a one tier Faux cake. Most couples find faux cake hire significantly more affordable than a traditional stacked cake, especially for larger displays.

 Is the faux cake suitable for hot summer weddings?

Yes. Faux cakes do not melt, collapse or sweat, making them ideal for warm venues, outdoor receptions, marquees and summer ceremonies.

Will my guests still get real cake?

Absolutely. Your guests can enjoy freshly made cake slices in the flavours you choose. These can be boxed or plated for serving by the venue.

 How real does the faux cake look in person?

Our faux cakes are crafted using professional decorating techniques and high-quality materials. With floral styling and detailing, they look identical to real cakes—even in close-up photos.

Do you travel outside Essex?

Yes. Although we are based in Essex, we provide delivery, setup and collection for weddings and events nationwide.

 Can I combine a faux cake with a dessert table?

Yes. Many couples choose both. We provide beautifully presented dessert tables featuring freshly made treats that complement your faux cake.

How does the real wedge for cutting work?

We discreetly insert a real portion of cake inside the faux tier, positioned for easy access during photos. Your venue team will know exactly how to guide you on the day.

When should I book?

Peak dates often fill months ahead. We recommend booking as soon as your venue and theme are confirmed.