Delivery & Collection

We hand‑deliver your bakes with care. Free within 5 km; up to ~50 km by arrangement (Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and selected London postcodes).

Covering ~50 km radius Free within 5 km Collections 10:00–20:00

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Areas we cover

Typically within ~50 km including Huntingdon, Cambridge, Ely, St Neots, Peterborough and by arrangement North/East London. See delivery FAQs →

Huntingdon Cambridge Ely St Neots Peterborough North/East London (by arrangement)

Lead times

Please order 7–14 days in advance. Rush orders may be possible — message us and we'll try to help. How it works →

Collections: 10:00–20:00 (or by arrangement).

Fees

Free within 5 km. Beyond that, delivery is from £5. We’ll confirm the exact fee with your postcode and requested time slot.

Minimum order value not required.

Collection details

Prefer to collect? No problem — collections are available 10:00–20:00 or by arrangement. Collection is from 14 Elizabethan Way, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 4SU; I’ll confirm the exact collection time after your order is accepted.

Changes & cancellations

Plans changed? Let us know as soon as possible. Small timing tweaks are fine if our schedule allows. For cancellation terms, please see our Terms.

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Cake Care

After collection or delivery

Fresh cakes are delicate by nature, especially in warmer weather or when finished with buttercream, fondant details, toppers or taller designs. This quick guide explains how to check your cake at handover, transport it safely, chill it and cut it into neat portions for serving.

Collection guide Delivery guide Cutting guide

Collection

For cakes collected by you, a friend, family member or your own driver.

  • You are welcome to quickly open the box and visually check the cake with us at handover before you leave.
  • After collection, safe transport, temperature control and storage are your responsibility.
  • Place the cake on a flat, level surface in the car — ideally the passenger footwell or flat boot floor, never on a seat.
  • Keep the vehicle cool and air-conditioned. Avoid direct sun, hot cabins and unnecessary waiting in the car.
  • Drive gently: avoid sharp braking, fast corners, hard acceleration, bumps and potholes where possible.
  • As a guide, try to keep travel to around 30 minutes in warmer weather and around up to 1 hour in cooler weather unless you are using proper cooling.
  • Once home, place the cake in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving at around 1–3°C.
Multi-tier cakes, taller cakes and designs with delicate toppers or side decorations need especially careful transport. The more detailed the finish, the more sensitive the cake is to heat and movement.

Delivery by us

For orders hand-delivered by Dreamy Cake Bakery.

  • When your cake arrives, you may inspect it at handover while we are still present.
  • If there is a visible issue on arrival, please mention it straight away so we can review it immediately.
  • After delivery has been completed, please keep the cake cool, level and away from direct sunlight or strong heat sources.
  • Even after delivery, we recommend chilling the cake for at least 2 hours before serving at around 1–3°C.
  • If the cake has travelled well but is then left in a warm room, sunny conservatory or hot car, buttercream and decorations can soften very quickly.
Our cakes are made fresh to order and are not designed to sit for long periods in a warm vehicle. Proper handling after handover helps keep the finish neat and the structure stable until serving time.

A little guide to the first slice

Cake Cutting Guide

Neat slices, happy guests. Cut your cake into manageable sections, then smaller portions. This method works for round and square sponge cakes in a range of sizes.

4 simple steps

Before you start · Have a long, sharp knife, a clean chopping board and plates ready. Cut while the cake is cool and firm. Remove candles, toppers and non-edible decorations first; follow any instructions supplied with your cake.

  1. Round buttercream cake with parallel lines marked across the top for straight sections.

    Mark your sections

    Lightly mark straight, parallel lines across the top, about 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart. These will guide each full-height slice.

  2. A broad slice of layered cake supported against an upright chopping board beside the remaining cake.

    Cut & support

    Starting at one edge, cut down to the cake board. Support the slice with a chopping board, then gently lower both until the slice lies flat.

  3. A cake section lying flat on a chopping board, divided into four fingers, each containing all the sponge and filling layers.

    Divide into portions

    Cut the flat section across the sponge and filling layers into fingers: about 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide, or 5 cm (2 inches) for a larger helping.

  4. Two narrow cake fingers lying flat on cream plates, with two pink filling bands running across each portion.

    Plate & repeat

    Lift each portion onto a plate. Wipe the blade clean between cuts and repeat with the next section, working across the cake.

A cleaner cut: dip the blade in warm water and wipe it dry before slicing. Let the knife do the work without pressing down hard.

How big should each portion be?

A smaller finger: roughly 2.5 × 2.5 cm (1 × 1 inch), through the cake’s height. A dessert portion: roughly 2.5 × 5 cm (1 × 2 inches), through the cake’s height.

These are starting points, not fixed serving counts. Cake height, shape and appetite all matter; the curved edge pieces will be smaller. Use the portion guidance agreed for your order.

What about a tall or tiered cake?

For a very tall cake, you can halve each long finger once it is lying flat. If there is an internal cake board, treat each section above and below it separately.

For stacked tiers, follow the assembly instructions supplied with your cake and separate the tiers onto their own boards before portioning. Remove support dowels from each tier as you reach them; never cut through a board or support. Ask us if you are unsure where the supports are.

Small, square or specially shaped cake?

A small, low bento cake can simply be cut into wedges. For square or rectangular sponge cakes, follow the same straight-section method shown above.

For a sculpted cake or an unusual construction, follow the guidance supplied with your order. The illustrations show the method, rather than an exact scale or number of servings.

Enjoy your cake, then cover any remaining portions and follow the storage and use-by guidance supplied with your order.