TERMS & CONDITIONS
Full terms & conditions for SquareHen Cakes are detailed below. By paying your deposit it will be deemed that the terms and conditions are understood and accepted as applying to your order.
PAYMENT CONDITIONS
PRICES
All prices are non-negotiable and priced according to your exact design and the size of your cake.
Following your enquiry, your quote is valid for 7 Days. Paying your deposit will secure this price & the slot in the diary.
DEPOSITS
A non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure the commission of your cake and chosen date with SquareHen Cakes.
If your deposit is not paid within 7 days of quoting then we reserve the right to cancel any previous arrangements.
PAYMENT
Payment should be made by either bank transfer (details provided on request) Cash, or via paypal. Please email us with confirmation of transfer in order to prompt acknowledgement of the payment.
Final payment for your cake is required no later than 7 days before the collection/ delivery, a reminder / invoice will be issued.
If full payment is not received and cleared in our account before cake collection / delivery then the order will not be released.
CANCELLATION
If cancellation of an order takes place we reserve the right to retain your non refundable deposit.
Cancellation must be made in writing (by letter or email) to SquareHen Cakes and will only be deemed to take effect from the date your letter/email is received.
If you postpone the event we will endeavour to transfer your order providing the date is suitable for ourselves, otherwise it shall be treated as a cancellation (see above). If cancellation takes place less than 7 days before the event then we reserve the right to seek 100% of the order value.
We retain the right to cancel the booking in very unusual circumstances beyond our control, such as fire or ill health, during which we will refund any money taken in full.
DESIGN CONDITION
ALTERATION & CHANGES
It is your responsibility to read & check the quote thoroughly; any amendments to design should be made in writing.
If requested, we will endeavour to adjust the design where possible, but sometimes this is not possible according to the nature of the request or amount of notice given. If the alteration affects the cost, or preparation work for the original design has already been undertaken, then your balance will be adjusted accordingly. Please warn us when you pay your deposit if you are undecided on the design.
We reserve the right to change the design at any point if circumstances beyond our control, may compromise the quality of the finished cake, e.g. Melting due to weather.
Each cake is made individually by hand, so although every effort is made to ensure consistency, a small amount of variation may occur from the design requested / picture supplied.
CHOCOLATE
We recommend extreme caution if you are considering a cake decorated with chocolate (May-September). We cannot accept responsibility for any melting of the cake once it has left our possession, as we have no control over the environment / venue temperature. We can however advise you of designs that are less susceptible to melting and do everything within our control to reduce the impact on the cake.
HOME BAKED FRUIT CAKES
We understand the sentimental significance of having a family member bake your fruitcake, which you may request us to ice / decorate. We are happy to do this for fruit cakes (but not sponge cakes).
We cannot be held accountable for any flaws, which are a result of the cake being baked by someone other than ourselves. Please enquire for further advice before baking the cake.
FLOWERS
If your cake requires fresh flowers, then these are not included in the price. We can work with your florist but expect you to make all the necessary arrangements with the florists. Please note SquareHen Cakes are not responsible for any problems with your fresh flowers.
We cannot take responsibility for any damage rendered to the cake caused by a floral arrangement that was implemented by your florist.
If fresh flowers are used, the cake will be set-up as late as feasibly possible to ensure their freshness throughout the day, but depending on the varieties used & the weather conditions at the time, it may be necessary to cut the cake relatively early on in the proceedings to ensure their freshness for the photography.
ALLERGIES & SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
SPECIAL DIETS
Please discuss with us if you or any of your guests have special dietary requirements. Cakes can be made gluten free / alcohol free.
Please be aware that although ingredients such as nuts can be removed from the cakes, they are still used in our kitchen so we cannot guarantee that any of our cakes are completely free of them.
NON-EDIBLE ITEMS
Most cakes contain small proportions of inedible items; it is the client’s responsibility to ensure these are removed by your caterer/guests before consumption e.g. Support dowels in tiered cakes, ribbon.
Some flowers (e.g. Ivy) are poisonous and not suitable for use on food products, you should notify your flower supplier of your intention to use the flowers on food to ensure that non-poisonous flowers are used.
DELIVERY & COLLECTION CONDITIONS
Delivery charges are calculated on a mileage and time basis. Alternatively, cakes can be collected from our premises.
If you choose delivery, it is our intention that your cake will be delivered in perfect condition prior to the start of your event. However we ask for patience with factors that may be beyond our control (e.g. traffic conditions) as we cannot be held liable for any such delays. In some circumstances, we may recommend the cake be delivered 1 day in advance. It is your responsibility to ensure you inform us of your correct ceremony and event time plus the postcode of the venue. In the unlikely event of late delivery, the maximum compensation will be a refund of the delivery price.
We cannot be held liable for any damage that is rendered to the cake at the venue once we have left the premises. It is with this in mind that we require somebody responsible, to check that they are happy with the cake before we leave.
If you chose to collect the cake, we will not be held liable for any damage to the cake once it has left our kitchen. To ensure your cake is as fresh as possible, we recommend it be collected on the day or the day before the event.
Late requests for delivery (after securing the booking based on collection) will be accommodated where possible, but cannot be guaranteed, as earlier delivery commitments must take priority.
CAKE SETUP
It is the clients responsibility to ensure arrangements are made for the cake table, linen, cake stand & knife, which should all be set- up prior to our arrival. Alternatively please arrange for the cake to be left with the event manager to assemble / move into position as appropriate. Please take extra care to ensure a stable cake table is available if you are having a marquee event, as surrounding floorboards can easily rock the cake once stood on.
STORAGE & CONSUMPTION
DAMAGE
Please remember that cake decorations are very delicate items, and we cannot accept responsibility for damage that is done to the cake after it has left our possession.
If any damage is rendered to the cake after it has left our possession, then you can advise us and request a repair, which will be costed accordingly, including transport costs if appropriate.
PORTION GUIDE
Our portion guides are intended as a guide only. This will vary dependant upon how the chef cuts the cake.
BEST BEFORE DATE / STORAGE CONDITIONS
Your cake is baked to ensure it is fresh for the date of your event, we cannot guarantee its quality if it’s consumed more than 48 hours after the event. Our cakes are made entirely of natural ingredients, so we’d like to remind you that because of this they will not have the extended shelf life of most supermarket cakes, which contain additives and preservatives to ensure their prolonged life. Freezing the cake however, preserves the taste of the sponge and icing as much as feasibly possible, but please bear in mind that it can affect the visual appearance of the icing, as condensation will form upon defrosting. Please ask advice if you intend to freeze cake.
Food hygiene recommendations recommend that food should only be frozen for a maximum of 3 months
Sugar paste cakes should not be refrigerated, as it will cause condensation to form on the surface of the icing. Refrigeration also accelerates the staling of the flour in the cake.
COMPLAINTS
If you have concerns about your cake, please notify us upon collection / delivery of the cake so that we have the opportunity to rectify it in time for your event. All other concerns should be made in writing, and evidence of the fault should be included. No refunds are given due to change of mind.
In the unlikely event of late delivery, the maximum compensation will be a refund of the delivery price. We ask for patience with factors that may be beyond our control (e.g. traffic conditions) as we cannot be held liable for any such delays.
Refunds are at the discretion of SquareHen Cakes.
Thank you for using our services.