Bespoke stacked cakes are heavy structures built on delicate foundations. Never carry a cake box by its handles alone, and avoid squeezing the sides of the cardboard box, as this will press directly against the buttercream or fondant edges.

Always support the cake by placing both hands flat underneath the bottom of the box. Keep your arms bent close to your chest for maximum stability while walking.

Car seats are slanted and soft, making them the worst place to put a cake. Placing a cake on a passenger seat almost guarantees it will tip or slide during transit.

The safest place for your cake is flat on the floorboard of your car (usually the front passenger footwell) or in a completely flat boot space using a non-slip grip mat underneath the box.

Unless instructed otherwise, keep your cake refrigerated in its original box until setup. Cold temperatures keep the structure set and prevent decorations from sagging.

Multi-tiered cakes contain food-safe wooden or plastic dowels inside to support the weight of the upper tiers. Additionally, custom toppers, fresh flowers, and figurine accents may contain hidden wires or plastic picks.

Before cutting into the cake, carefully pull out any external acrylic/wooden toppers and advise your server to remove internal dowels as each tier is disassembled.