Birthday Cakes

How much birthday cake do I need?

Our 6” cakes serve 8–10 portions, 8” cakes serve 14–20, and our tall double-tier showpieces serve 28–40. For very large parties we recommend a centrepiece cake plus a cupcake or letterbox slice box to top up.

How much does a birthday cake cost?

Patisserie Valerie birthday cakes start from around £30 for elegant single-tier designs, with our most-loved cakes priced £40–£60. Showpiece centerpieces like the Lambeth Cake and tall double-tier cakes are priced £85–£100. Every birthday cake can include an inscription, with an optional gift card available at checkout; qualifying orders include free next-day UK delivery.

How far in advance can I order my birthday cake?

You can order up to 90 days ahead via our Nominated Day delivery service. We recommend booking 7–14 days ahead for popular weekend dates.

Do you deliver birthday cakes across the UK?

Yes, we deliver handmade birthday cakes nationwide across the UK mainland, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Cardiff. Next-day available Tuesday–Sunday with our trusted couriers.

How are the birthday cakes delivered and packaged?

Every birthday cake is hand-finished, carefully frozen, and dispatched in our recyclable ClimaLiner™ thermal packaging to lock in freshness. The cake arrives chilled and ready to defrost.

How do I store and serve a frozen birthday cake?

On arrival, place the cake (still in its box) in the fridge to defrost for 3–10 hours, then bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Once defrosted, enjoy within 2 days.

What birthday cake flavours are most popular?

Our most-loved birthday cake flavours are vanilla buttercream, indulgent chocolate fudge, mint choc chip, mango & passionfruit and pistachio & raspberry. We also offer seasonal specials like our Dubai-style chocolate.

Can I customise the flavour or design of my birthday cake?

Our birthday cakes are designed and prepared in advance for consistency and quality, so flavours and designs cannot be changed. However, every cake can be personalised with an inscription, plus an optional gift card at checkout.

Are your birthday cakes handmade?

Yes, every Patisserie Valerie birthday cake is lovingly handmade in our UK bakery, by a British bakery loved since 1926.

Can I add an inscription or message to my birthday cake?

Yes, every Patisserie Valerie birthday cake can be personalised with an inscription, plus an optional gift card at checkout. Perfect for surprise birthdays, kids’ names or milestone messages.

What pairs well with a birthday cake for a party?

For bigger celebrations we recommend pairing your birthday cake with a cupcake gift box, personalised macarons and balloons. For party favours, our individually wrapped macarons and cake bites work beautifully as table gifts.

Where can I get birthday cake ideas and inspiration?

Browse our full Birthday Cakes collection for the latest designs, from kids’ character cakes and personalised designs to milestone showpieces. Filter by age (18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th) or by recipient (her, him, kids) for tailored birthday cake ideas.

Do you deliver birthday cakes near me?

Yes, Patisserie Valerie delivers handmade birthday cakes nationwide across the UK mainland, so you can have a luxury birthday cake delivered near you whether you’re in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh or Cardiff. Same-week delivery is available Tuesday–Sunday with our trusted couriers. For in-person birthday cake collection, find your nearest Patisserie Valerie shop on our store locator.

Can I personalise a birthday cake with a name or message?

Yes, every Patisserie Valerie birthday cake can be personalised with an inscription (name, age or short message), plus an optional gift card at checkout. Inscriptions are hand-piped before dispatch, perfect for surprise birthdays, kids’ birthday cakes and milestone celebrations.