We offer all of our standard cake flavors in a gluten free substitute as needed. In addition, standard flavors can be made vegan upon request. Sugar cookies also have vegan and gluten free options.

However, we cannot guarantee that your cake does not contain traces of allergens such as gluten, dairy, or eggs as we work from a space that handle large amounts of wheat and dairy. If you have concerns regarding this, we recommend reaching out to a fully gluten/dairy free facility.

We recommend booking as soon as possible, especially if you plan on booking for anytime between May and October! We are actively booking for the 2024 wedding season, with some dates already fully booked! Our books for 2025 will open at the beginning of 2024. Inquiries that are made without a retainer being paid are treated with a first right of refusal on a 48 hour basis. Click here to schedule a consultation today.

Wedding cake bookings require a 20% retainer and signed contract to be considered fully booked. Final payments are due 30 days prior to delivery.

We require a MINIMUM two weeks notice, though especially in peak wedding season, a month out is ideal. Click here to fill out a custom cake/cookie/cupcake inquiry form.

If you miss our two week mark, you are still welcome to reach out to see what we may be able to create for you!

Custom cake/cookie orders require a 20% non-refundable retainer to be formally booked. Final payments are due 1 week prior to pick up.

We are so sorry to hear this! We make every attempt to make an initial reply to an inquiry within 48 hours of receiving it, but it can take up to 4-5 days depending on how busy our baking week is. During peak wedding season, late week/weekend responses are limited.

If you have not heard back from us and you know a deadline is approaching (for example - 2 weeks out from a custom cake) feel free to email us at thecarmelcakebarn@gmail.com separately.

Orders meeting our minimum will typically include set up of any cake/cupcakes/desserts when delivery is also included. If you would like for us to also provide any stand rentals, menus, or signage for your display, we do provide these services, simply ask us during your initial inquiry or consultation.

All rentals are the couples responsibility to return within 5 days of the date of delivery (or pick up). Rentals not returned or damaged are subject to late fees and/or cost of replacement as outlined in rental invoices.

Fresh florals are frequently an excellent accent for our beautifully made cakes! To ensure that florals fit with your event, we frequently work with florists to supply flowers for your cake. We do prefer that we be the ones to place the florals onto your cake either at the venue upon delivery, or the evening before if florals are provided prior. This allows us adequate time to ensure that the flowers are cake safe and will not cause your guests to suffer any illness.

In the event this is not a feasible option for you and you would still like to place your own florals, we will allow you to do so with the signing of a waiver accepting responsibility for any potential damages to the cake as well as any contact with toxic florals/pollen after the cake has left our care.

You sure can! We offer tasting boxes around the first weekend of every month for a $35 charge. These are open to anyone! If you are planning to order for a wedding/large event (above our $400 minimum), your tasting fee is deducted from your final payment amount to be complimentary. Click here to book a tasting now.

Wedding cakes and large event cakes (valued $400 or more) include delivery based upon their size and display set up requirements. Our base pricing includes delivery up to a 25 mile radius (50 miles round trip) and additional mileage is charged based on distance and time. Penobscot Bay Estates, Meadow Ridge Farms, Morgan Hill Event Center, and The Grove are all examples of venues with no delivery charge when our minimum product amount is reached.

We actively work with many venues as a preferred vendor! Inquire with your venue or us as many preferred vendors qualify for free delivery and/or flat rate delivery charges.

Due to increased demand on our schedule, we no longer offer delivery of custom cakes or cookies.

There are so many factors that go into pricing out your custom treats! To help give you a general idea, we have included starting prices below. Please keep in mind, additional details and labor will increase the final price. For accurate pricing, please fill submit a formal inquiry form!

Single Tier Cakes: Starting at $4/serving

Tiered Cakes: Starting at $4.50/serving

Cupcakes: Starting at $36/dozen

Custom Cookies: Starting at $36/dozen