Showcasing Sweetness: Dessert And Cake Platters From Our Chiswick Kitchen
From weddings and birthday parties to formal functions and family lunches, no gathering is complete without a few sweet treats. If you are on the hunt for some sensational desserts, sweet canapés, and cakes for all occasions, Angie’s has you covered with our irresistible cake platters. If chocolate brownies and berries sound like something that would suit your gathering, or mini bundt cakes take the cake when planning your event, look no further than Angie’s catering services for all of your sweet platter needs.
In this brief guide we will run you through everything you need to know about presenting our cake platters and dessert options at your next event, how to order your platters from Angie’s online store, as well as highlight a few honourable mentions from our cake platter menu. If your event date is looming and you find yourself at a loss in terms of cooking, baking, and catering, let Angie’s help you out with our convenient platter delivery services.
Cake Platters Presentation: A Quick Q&A
When it comes to showcasing sweetness at your next event, cake platter presentation is crucial. Our sweet canapés, mini bundt cakes and dessert options are delivered fresh on the day of your event, aesthetically-plated on biodegradable platters for you to simply pop off the lid and serve to your guests, as is. However, if you would like to customise your decor and showcase your delectable cake platters with some personal style, we have a few suggestions for you.
Here is a quick Q&A covering cake plates, platters and serving options to satisfy your guests:
What Is A Cake Plate Called?
A cake plate is a type of tableware used to elevate your cake. Bakers use these pedestals when decorating cakes, but they can also be used during cake servings and can even incorporate multiple platforms. These stands are often referred to as étagères, cupcake stands, or cake towers, and can be a great way to display your cake platters from Angie’s.
What Size Should A Cake Plate Be?
In terms of regular cakes, a cake plate should be at least the same size as the bottom layer of your cake, or slightly larger. In the case of our cake platters, each of our mini bundt cake options consist of 35-40 bite-sized pieces, meaning your cake plate or tower should be large enough to comfortably accommodate all of these delicious morsels without being too crowded.
What Can I Use As A Cake Platter?
If you are not able to find a cake plate or cupcake tower, but would still like to present your sweet canapés with flair, you could consider using a Lazy Susan. A Lazy Susan is a rotating circular tray or mini turntable that you can place in the centre of your serving area. This is a great option for serving various finger foods and desserts, allowing your guests to turn the table to reach whatever tasty treat has caught their eye.
What Size Should A Cake Platter Be?
Again, the size of your platter board or table will depend on the serving size of your chosen cake platters. Lazy Susans and cake boards are usually larger than cupcake towers, giving you more room to organise your mini bundt cakes according to your preferences. You can also add some variety by incorporating some of our other sweet options, like our Vegan Caramel Shortbread, Lemon & Elderflower Trifle, or Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies. All of these sensational options will arrive pre-plated with care, so if you are struggling to fit all of your delicious dishes on one board, there is no need for concern.
What Else Should I Add To My Cake Table?
While all of Angie’s dessert and cake platters are already decorated and plated to be as aesthetically pleasing as possible, there is nothing stopping you from adding your own personal touches to your sweet canapé spread. Depending on the occasion, you could add edible flowers, fruits, berries, and other treats alongside your cake platters.
In terms of the cake platters themselves, it’s a good idea to consider the dietary restrictions of your guests. Some may be vegan or vegetarian, and some may prefer and appreciate a few gluten-free options. Angie’s has you covered here with plenty of different delicious desserts to accommodate every palate. Depending on your event, you could also incorporate a few of our other platter options – from fish and meat platters to salad platters and savoury canapés, Angie’s has it all.
Another consideration is cutlery and plates for your guests to make use of – and Angie’s has you covered there too. We offer 100% compostable cutlery wraps and paper plates to set out alongside your cake platters, allowing your guests to graze with ease and saving you from the hassle of dirty dishes after the event.
Cake Platter With Lid: Angie’s Convenient Catering Delivered
As mentioned earlier, Angie’s dessert and cake platters are delivered to your door, already plated on biodegradable platter boards with sturdy lids to protect your treats during transit. While you have free-reign to serve your platters as you see fit, our pre-plated desserts and sweet canapés offer some much-needed relief for those under strict time-constraints – if you find yourself in a rush to get your catering ready for your guests, simply remove the lid from your delivered platters and serve to your guests, stress-free.
Cake Platter Ideas For Special Occasions
Cake, cupcakes, and sweet treats have long been a staple of celebrations all over the world. From birthday celebrations and lavish weddings to baby showers, house warmings, and farewell parties, you can’t go wrong with a few sweet treats and fresh cake platters. With presentation recommendations out of the way, allow us to suggest a few of our desserts, sweet canapés and cake platter options to match and elevate your next celebratory event.
Birthday Cake Platter Options
Birthday parties and celebrations are the perfect excuse to get all of your friends together in one place to celebrate another successful circle around the sun. These events are usually jovial, heartwarming affairs – the ideal atmosphere for indulging in sugary goodness and colourful desserts.
Mixed Cake Platter (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free): Our Mixed Cake Platter consisting of different delicious mini bundt cakes could be a great addition to your birthday celebration. With so many different individuals dining at once, a mixed cake platter ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy. This option is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it even more accessible and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Vegan Raspberry & Coconut Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-Free): For a flavourful, fun and fruity addition to your table, the Vegan Raspberry and Coconut Brownies are the way to go. This tasty combination adds a fun flair to any event, and is sure to leave your guests satisfied and satiated.
Vegan Caramel Shortbread (Vegan & Gluten-Free): For a burst of colour and a sensational combination of soft and crunchy, our Vegan Caramel Shortbread does not disappoint. Dotted with ripe raspberries and strawberries, this platter option offers a delightful concoction of sweet and zingy, mouth watering flavours.
Wedding Cake Platter Options
Alongside the magnificent wedding cake itself, your guests are going to be hungry for some elegant desserts to compliment their champagne during this celebration. Luckily for you, Angie’s has plenty of luxury platters ready to impress.
Blueberry, Pistachio & White Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free): These gluten-free almond cakes are sure to be a memorable moment for your guests. Bite-sized and smothered in a light buttercream icing, these mini bundt cakes offer both aesthetic appeal to match the sophisticated occasion as well and plenty of luxurious flavour.
White Chocolate & Macadamia Blondies (Vegetarian): If brownies are a little too juvenile for such an extravagant occasion, why not add some sophisticated White Chocolate and Macadamia Blondies to your table instead? This self-serve dessert platter is sure to turn heads, with fresh berries and macadamia nuts for a truly sensational flavour combination.
Lemon & Elderflower Trifle (Vegetarian): Another delightfully elegant option, Our Lemon & Elderflower Trifle platter certainly deserves a place at your table. This vegetarian trifle is baked to perfection, gorgeously plated, and brimming with flavour – combining strawberry jam, lemon curd, double cream and topped with flaked almonds for that perfect final touch.
Baby Shower Cake Platter Options
Baby showers are often intimate celebrations, encompassing sweet (and safe) treats for close friends and the mother-to-be, along with games, gifts and “gossip”. While it’s always best to check with your doctor before eating certain foods during pregnancy, here are a few cake platters and dessert selections to serve to your friends and family during this exciting event.
Mixed Fruit Skewers (Vegan & Gluten-Free): No matter the event, you can’t go wrong with some fresh fruit and our Mixed Fruit Skewers are top of the range. This sweet canapé platter offers a healthy, but vibrant treat to serve your guests – with the bamboo skewers saving everyone from sticky fingers.
Lemon & Elderflower Mini Bundt Cakes (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free): If you really want to impress your guests, the satin-smooth flavours of our Lemon & Elderflower Mini Bundt Cakes are the way to go. These gluten-free almond cakes are tasty, creamy and carefully decorated to add some aesthetic appeal to your serving table.
Eton Mess (Vegetarian & Gluten-Free): If you want to get creative with your celebratory servings, why not add our Eton Mess platter to your list? This traditional English dessert is a great sweet treat for your guests to nibble on while you open presents – with vanilla cream, kiwi, pineapple, mango and fresh blueberries to top it all off. This option is both vegetarian and gluten-free, an inclusive platter for everyone to enjoy.
About Angie’s
Outside of our kitchen and cafe in Chiswick, Angie’s is your one-stop online shop for all of your platter needs. If our cake platters have piqued your interest or you would like to learn more about our platter options, don’t hesitate to pay a visit to Angie’s online store and order some sensational platters for yourself.
Simply pick out the platters that appeal to you, add them to your online cart and let us know when you need them and where. From there, Angie’s will get to work organising you the finest dishes to serve at your next event, delivered to your door at a time of your choosing.
