Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Wedding & Celebration Cakes
Established in 2005, Fancy Cakes by Rachel has built a reputation for crafting bespoke wedding and celebration cakes across Manchester and surrounding areas. With over 18 years of experience, our team specialises in creating modern, luxury designs tailored to individual client visions. Every cake is baked fresh to order using premium ingredients, ensuring both visual appeal and exceptional taste. Our expertise spans tiered wedding cakes, themed birthday creations, and dietary-specific options, including vegan and gluten-free varieties. We prioritise personal consultations to understand client preferences, offering a portfolio of designs while maintaining flexibility for custom requests.Our commitment to quality extends to sugar flower artistry, chocolate work, and edible photography, reflecting our dedication to innovation and craftsmanship. Client satisfaction is central to our practice, evidenced by testimonials praising our attention to detail and service reliability. We operate from a dedicated studio in Radcliffe, providing local delivery and setup services with transparent pricing policies.
Services
Wedding cakes
Birthday cakes
Celebration cakes
Vegan cakes
Gluten-free cakes
Egg-free cakes
Chocolate cakes
Themed cakes
Sugar flowers
Cake stands
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 18 years of experience in bespoke cake design
- We offer free initial consultations with cake specialists
- Our cakes use premium quality, fresh ingredients
- We provide vegan, gluten-free, and egg-free options
- Our sugar flower decorations are handmade to order
What people say
Beautiful and delicious
Perfect for special occasions
Excellent service
Creative designs
Taste amazing
Services
Wedding cakes
Custom-designed wedding cakes available in single or multi-tier formats, with options for sugar flowers, fresh flowers, or artificial floral decorations. Clients can choose identical or varied flavours for each tier, including popular choices like Victoria sponge and chocolate sponge. All cakes are baked fresh using premium ingredients, with halal-compliant options available.
Vegan cakes
Specialist vegan cake options available in multiple flavours including vanilla, lemon, and chocolate. Created using plant-based ingredients while maintaining the same quality standards as non-vegan alternatives. Requires advance notice for preparation in a dedicated allergen-controlled environment.
Cake stands
Wedding cake stand hire featuring crystal pillars, water fountain stands, and hoop/chandelier designs. Includes refundable deposit system and delivery setup options. Available for 3-day hire periods with late return charges applying beyond agreed timelines.
Birthday cakes
Custom birthday cakes for all ages featuring themed designs, character representations, and photo transfers. Available in standard and novelty shapes with dietary adaptations including gluten-free and egg-free options. Includes chocolate box cake designs with edible chocolate decorations.
Sugar flowers
Handmade sugar flower decorations available in custom colour palettes to match wedding themes. Created fresh for each order using food-grade materials. Requires specialist wiring for cake integration, with removal instructions provided before serving.
People
Rachel Devon
Owner & Lead Cake Designer
With 18 years' experience in cake design, Rachel founded Fancy Cakes by Rachel in 2005. She specialises in bespoke wedding cakes and has created over 1,000 designs. Her expertise includes sugar flower artistry and dietary-specific baking, maintaining strict quality control standards across all creations.
Questions
What types of celebration cakes do you create?
We specialise in wedding cakes, birthday cakes, anniversary cakes, engagement cakes, christening cakes, baby shower cakes, and themed celebration cakes for specific events or holidays.
Can you accommodate severe food allergies?
While we offer vegan, gluten-free, and egg-free options, our kitchen handles nuts, wheat, and dairy. For severe allergies, we recommend specialist free-from bakeries due to cross-contamination risks.
Do you deliver cakes outside Manchester?
We deliver wedding cakes throughout Greater Manchester and the North West including Cheshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, and West Yorkshire, with mileage charges applying for distances beyond 20 miles.
What payment methods do you accept?
We require a £25 deposit for small cakes with balance payments due on collection. Payment options include bank transfer, card payments, and cash transactions for local orders.
