SHOP FAQS

LEAD TIME

We recommend placing your order at least 2 weeks prior to your event and no later than 7 days. We do get booked up so don’t leave it too late! For orders with less than 7 days’ notice please e-mail info@themastercakesmith.co.uk

DELIVERY & POSTAL INFORMATION

Our birthday cakes, occasion cakes, cupcakes and sharing platters will be delivered to your address on the date you specified.​Our gift boxes, treats, truffles and cake boxes are available for shipping to UK Mainland. We send out our postal deliveries on Wednesday mornings unless otherwise specified i.e.Christmas, Valentines, Mother’s Day gifts. Our order cut-off time for deliveries is 12pm on Monday. If you place an order after this cut-off we will ship your delivery on the next dispatch day or cake run for cake boxes.  ​Any queries about postal or delivery please email info@themastercakesmith.co.uk  and we’ll be happy to help 

DELIVERY AREAS

We deliver in the Northumberland area to the following postcodes NE70, NE69, NE68, NE67, NE66 however, if you are located outside of these areas just send us your address and we’ll be more than happy to send you a quote.  

DELIVERY TIME

We will contact you prior to your delivery via e-mail to give you a delivery time on your chosen delivery date. Delivery slots are 1 hour. 

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

We always recommend eating our cakes on the day of delivery to enjoy them at their best. The cake is best stored in its box at room temperature or in the fridge if the weather is warm. Please note, some items are best not stored in a fridge and will need removing before storing. You should refer to your packing instructions for storage guidance.​Our cakes will keep well for 5 days if stored correctly. 

ALLERGY INFORMATION

All of our produce are made in an environment where CEREALS CONTAINING GLUTEN (such as barley, wheat and oats), EGGS, FISH, LUPIN, MILK, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashew nuts, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts), SESAME, SOYBEANS, SULPHUR DIOXIDE and SULPHITES (at a concentration of more than ten parts per million) CELERY, MUSTARD, MOLLUSCS (such as mussels and oysters), CRUSTACEANS (such as prawns, crab and lobster) are used. For this reason we cannot guarantee they are free from traces of these allergens. All our cakes are suitable for vegetarians but not suitable for vegans. Some items may contain alcohol For further information on allergies, for specific cake flavours or items please see the link on the product information.   

FREE-FROM & VEGAN CAKES

If you would like a gluten-REDUCED cake we offer a selection of flavours. Please note, all of our cakes are made in a kitchen where gluten is used. For this reason, we cannot guarantee they are free from traces of gluten.Unfortunately at this time we do not offer vegan, egg or dairy free cakes.

CHANGING OR CANCELLING AN ORDER

If you need to change the date or details of your order or cancel it altogether, please contact us as far in advance as possible. We will always be as accommodating as we can if you need to change or postpone an order. Please bear in mind that we may have had to turn away other customers to fulfil your booking for a particular date so refunds/changes are not always possible.​Online orders cancelled 7 days or more before the delivery/collection date will receive a full refund on the order total; those cancelled after 7 days will not be entitled to a refund (although refunds and credit notes may still be provided at The Master Cakesmith’s discretion).  

RETURNS OR REFUNDS

All of our cakes are baked to order and we do not accept returns. Refunds or a replacement order to the same value will be given only if you received the incorrect cake. Should you be unsatisfied with the condition or quality of your cakes upon delivery, you must email us at info@themastercakesmith.co.uk within 24 hours of receipt. The Master Cakesmith will not accept liability for any complaints made after this time. 

CAKE CUSTOMISATION

We provide a variety of flavours and styles for you to choose from, hopefully these cater for your specific needs. If you require a specific theme or bespoke design please contact us or refer to our wedding cake page.