How much does a wedding cake cost near Harrogate?

Price follows the number of tiers and the detail on them, not only the size.

Ballpark £160 to £650 · typical £350

Two tiers feeding about 50 cost £160 to £300, and three tiers feeding 80 to 100 cost £240 to £450. Four or five tiers cost £300 to £650. The typical wedding cake costs about £350.

Wedding cake: price guide

Wedding cake prices in the north of England, low to high
What you bookPrice range
Two tiers (about 50 portions)£160 to £300
Three tiers (about 80 to 100 portions)£240 to £450
Four or five tiers£300 to £650
Hand-made sugar flowers or detailed design, extra£50 to £250
Cutting cake kept in the kitchen£30 to £60

A guide only, from local price lists and the Bridebook UK Wedding Report 2026. Checked November 2026. Prices change, so ask each supplier for a quote.

Tiers and portions

Count the guests who will actually eat cake, because many people are full after the meal. A three-tier cake works for most weddings of 80 to 100 people.

Hand-made sugar flowers or fine piping add £50 to £250. A plain finish with fresh blooms from your florist costs less.

A trick that cuts the bill

Order a smaller display cake and have the kitchen cut slices from a plain sheet cake to serve. A cutting cake kept in the kitchen costs £30 to £60 and nobody at the table will know.

Bakers in Harrogate, Ripon and Knaresborough often work from home, so a tasting is easy to arrange.

Delivery and setting up

Cakes travel badly on narrow dales roads. Ask the baker to deliver and set up, and check what they charge for it. Take any prices here as a guide and ask for a quote.

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Wedding cake cost: questions

How much is a three-tier wedding cake?

Between £240 and £450 for about 80 to 100 portions.

How many portions do we need?

Plan for around two thirds of your guests. Many people skip cake after a full meal.

Is a dessert table cheaper than a cake?

Sometimes, if friends and family bake. A professional dessert table can cost as much as a tiered cake.

Do bakers deliver to dales venues?

Most do, often for a fee. Confirm the delivery cost when you book.