The Vanilla Pod Bakery

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“ From our initial contact, how personable and friendly the team at Vanilla Pod are really won us over. We then ordered a tasting box and wow what a tough decision!”
Hi, I'm Pia Cato, owner of Vanilla Pod Bakery, a luxury cake bakery in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. I launched the business in 2009 and I'm still as passionate about it as I was on day one. With the help of my amazing team of talented cake creators and enthusiasts, we create luxury wedding cakes for all types of wonderful couples and their gorgeous weddings. Our style is elegant, relaxed, and timeless, but we love a challenge.
The Vanilla Pod Bakery Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£1,200
Maximum price
£1,500
Our wedding cake prices reflect the high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into each and every unique wedding cake we create. The average cost of our luxury wedding cakes ranges from £1,200 to £1,500. We understand that each couple's wedding cake is unique, so we take into account a number of factors when calculating the price, including: The number of servings The complexity of the design and style elements The level of service required We offer a variety of wedding cake finishes, so please read our blog to learn more about your options. We will always try to present a few possible variations for you to choose from in our proposal to you. Sometimes, a smaller cake with a more intricate design may take longer to create than a larger cake, and therefore, will be a higher price. We love providing a personalized service, so when we quote for a wedding cake, we try to include everything you could possibly want and need. This may include: Postal tasting boxes In-person design and tasting consultations Initial consultations Catch-up consultations Beautiful digital sketches Dessert table elements Edible wedding favors Hand delivery to your venue Expert wedding cake setup Cake stand hire and collection Special touches along the way We understand that you may not want all of the above services, so we can easily omit areas that you would prefer not to have. Please contact us today to arrange an initial phone or Zoom consultation to discuss your wedding cake requirements in more detail.
The Vanilla Pod Bakery Details

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Halal
Nut-Free

General Services

Tastings
Tiered Cakes
Physical Shop / Studio
Cupcakes
Delivery
Cake Accessories
Treats and Favours
Sheet Cakes
Bespoke Design
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Set-Up
Last-Minute Orders
Brownies
Macarons
Cheese Board Platters
The Vanilla Pod Bakery Full Description
Vanilla Pod Bakery is a luxury wedding and celebration cake studio located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It was founded in 2009 by Pia Cato, and is known for its exquisite, handcrafted cakes that are made with the finest ingredients and decorated with meticulous attention to detail. Vanilla Pod Bakery offers a wide range of services, including: Bespoke luxury wedding cakes Celebration cakes for birthdays and anniversaries Cupcakes, brownies, and other sweet treats Cake decorating classes and workshops The bakery's wedding cakes are particularly popular, and Pia and her team work closely with each couple to create a cake that is perfectly tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Whether it is a simple, elegant cake for a small wedding or a lavish, multi-tiered cake for a large celebration, Vanilla Pod Bakery can create a cake that is both beautiful and delicious. In addition to its wedding and celebration cakes, Vanilla Pod Bakery also offers a range of other delicious treats, including cupcakes, brownies, and cookies. The bakery also offers cake decorating classes and workshops, so that people of all skill levels can learn to create their own beautiful cakes. Vanilla Pod Bakery has a strong reputation for its high-quality products and excellent customer service. The bakery has been featured in a number of publications, including Vogue, Brides, and Wilts & Glos. Vanilla Pod Bakery has also won numerous awards for its cakes, including Best Wedding Cake Supplier at the So Glos LifeStyle Awards and Best Wedding Cake Company at the Hitched Awards/ Vanilla Pod Bakery is a well-respected business that is known for its exquisite cakes and excellent customer service. Pia and her team are passionate about creating cakes that are not only beautiful, but also taste delicious. They are also committed to providing their customers with an exceptional experience, from the initial consultation to the final delivery of the cake.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Pia Cato
Thank you very much for visiting our page, if you have any questions or would like a quote please do not hesitate to get in touch and my fabulous Studio Manager, Jo, will be more than happy to help. Best wishes, Pia and team Vanilla Pod Bakery

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2009
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
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Phillip Gibbens
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Thank you to everyone at Vanilla Pod for our stunn
Thank you to everyone at Vanilla Pod for our stunning wedding cake that helped make our day so special. From start to finish you all have been amazing, great communication and updates and the cake looked and tasted absolutely amazing. If I could leave 6 stars I would!
Faye Waghorn
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Where to begin with this review!
Where to begin with this review. From our initial contact, how personable and friendly the team at Vanilla Pod are really won us over. We then ordered a tasting box and wow what a tough decision! All 8 flavours we ordered were incredible, narrowing them down to 3 for our cake was challenge. Then for the main event. Pia took my inspiration and delivered the cake of my dreams on our wedding day. Seriously have you ever seen a cake like it! We ended up going for Carrot, Orange & Walnut then Lemon S
Gema and James
Happy couple married in February
February 2019
We were so impressed
We were so impressed with Pia from the first meeting at a venue open day to our tasting session and then sample boxes to the seamless professional manner on our wedding day itself at the venue. The cake looked and tasted amazing and very much enjoyed all the left overs! She listens and advises well on flavours and size needed and the surprise card we were sent after the wedding with our cake on was a lovely touch, would 100% recommend to anyone who needs a fab cake making, Thank you again Vanilla Pod :)
Nick and Nicola
Happy couple married in December
December 2018
The cake itself tasted amazing and and looked spectacular
We were really impressed with the entire experience. We enjoyed the tasting session with Pia; she managed to accurately capture the ideas we had in our heads and was really clear with us on the designs she had in mind whilst making it is easy to tweak things if we wanted. The cake itself tasted amazing and and looked spectacular. We particularly liked some of the smaller touches such as the photos we were sent of the cake being made in the days leading up to the wedding. Lots of our guests have specifically picked out how much they loved the cake when speaking to us since the big day. Importantly for us, the communication from Vanilla Pod throughout the process was quick and clear and we couldn't have asked for a better service.
Julianne and Jamie
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
absolutely amazing
Pia was absolutely amazing throughout the whole wedding process. From cake tasting, to refining ideas to creating our beautiful three tier gluten free wedding cake, she was outstanding. We would highly recommend Pia for any special occasion!
Julianne and Jamie
Happy couple married in November
November 2018
Pia was absolutely amazing throughout the whole wedding process
Pia was absolutely amazing throughout the whole wedding process. From cake tasting, to refining ideas to creating our beautiful three tier gluten free wedding cake, she was outstanding. We would highly recommend Pia for any special occasion!
The Vanilla Pod Bakery Location & Contact Details

Address

Unit i, Churchill Industrial Estate, Churchill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 7EG, England

Nearest Town

Cheltenham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5

Nearest Train Station

Cheltenham Spa

Nearest Airport

Bristol

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The Vanilla Pod Bakery Press & Awards
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Press & Awards (16)

Cotswold Style
Wedding Idea's Magazine
OK! Magazine
Cotswold Life
Hello Magazine
The Guardian
Cotswold Bride

Industry Awards (8)

Regional Finalist Wedding Industry Award 2015
2015 National Cupcake Champion Finalist 2015
Gloucestershire Women in Business Finalist 2010
Regional Finalist Wedding Industry Award 2014
University of Gloucestershire Business Enterprise Winner 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)

What is your most memorable wedding?

I have so many favourites, I can't possibly choose!

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Relaxed, Elegant, Bespoke, Delicious, Memorable

What about your business are you most proud of?

That I have created a business that brings happiness and joy to couples wedding cakes.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Book your venue and photographer early!

Describe your typical process with a couple.

After the initial email or phone contact, I invite couples to a complimentary tasting consultation, where we design your perfect cake. Once everything has been decided and finalised, I then touch base shortly before the wedding to confirm delivery times, and final details. Your wedding cake is then set up on the day and you get to enjoy it.

Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook DiscountComplimentary Design & Tasting Consultation - Please use this code when booking: BRIDEBOOK