General FAQ
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How do I place a custom order?
Touch base today!Please touch base with us via our Contact Us page on our website. We will endeavour to respond with 72 hours, however this may vary in peak times. Once your order has been finalised via email, we will provide you with an invoice for payment of a 50% deposit to secure your booking. The balance is payable within 1 week of your collection/delivery date.
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How far in advance should I book in my cake?
The earlier the better! We accept orders on a first in best dressed basis. We can get booked out quite quickly during wedding season (September-April), so best to book as early as possible.
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Help! I’ve left my order to the last minute - Can you squeeze me in?
Of course! Head over to our online store where we can accommodate orders with 7 days notice
For all custom orders, we generally require at least 3 weeks, however please touch base if you have a last minute request and we will try to accommodate you where possible.
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I've changed my mind on my custom order - Can I change my order once it has been placed?
Sure can! - For all custom orders, once you have placed your order and paid your deposit, you can change your order up to 3 weeks before your collection/delivery date
- Please touch base with us directly via email at info@lapetitetarte.com.au .Unfortunately, no changes can be made to orders placed via our online store.
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Can I get a refund if I want to cancel my order?
Within 4 weeks of your collection/delivery date - Full Refund
Within 2 weeks of your collection/delivery date - Refund of 50% Deposit (if paid)
Within 1 week of your collection/delivery date - No Refund
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I have a photo of a cake I love! Can you make it for me?
We would never like to steal someone else’s work of art, however feel
free to provide photos for inspiration so we can create a custom cake especially for you! Please note, actual colours may vary slightly
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How big will I need my cake to be?
We will assist you in selecting a cake size that is suited to your needs, however if you have your heart set on a particular size, we can also accomodate this. Refer below as a general guide:
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What are your available flavours?
Vanilla
White Chocolate Mud
Caramel
Chocolate Mud
Banana
Carrot
Orange Poppyseed
Hummingbird
Coconut
Lemon Coconut
Raspberry Swirl
Marble
Red Velvet
Almond praline
GF VanillaGF Chocolate
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Do you offer Gluten Free or Vegan Cakes? What about Nut/Dairy allergies?
We offer 2 gluten free flavours - Chocolate and Vanilla.
We also offer Vegan cakes in Vanilla and Chocolate; however all cakes and
sweets have been made using ingredients and on equipment that may contain traces of gluten, dairy, nuts and other known allergens. Full ingredients list can be provided on request. -
Do you offer delivery?
We sure do! We offer delivery within Sydney metro areas for an additional cost based on location. We will take every precaution to
ensure your cake is delivered in perfect condition, however we cannot be
held responsible for the condition of an order once the cake has been
received by your venue. Once a delivery has been made and has been
signed for at the venue, we hold no responsibility for damages. We ask
that a contact name and phone number is provided of the person
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Where is your pick-up location?
Our pick up location is based in Ryde, NSW 2112. (address details will be provided upon booking). Once an order has been signed for and has left our premises, we cannot be held liable for any damage caused (including damages incurred during your journey and damages caused as a result of storage of the items thereafter). We will however, package your order as best as possible to ensure your journey runs smoothly. Please refer to our handy hints on our Caring for your Cake page.
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How should I store my cake before serving?
We recommend storing your cake in the fridge to ensure it remains as
fresh as possible. Bring the cake to room temperature before serving and
be sure to keep it away from direct sunlight or heat. Please refer to
our handy hints on our Caring for your Cake page.