Cupcakes
Batches of 12 or 24, piped and topped to match your theme.
Guildford · Surrey
Bespoke Cakes & Catering
At Tillies, we specialise in creating beautiful, bespoke celebration cakes and delicious catering for all occasions. From birthdays and anniversaries, to weddings, baby showers and special gatherings, we create thoughtfully made food and desserts designed to make every celebration feel that little bit more special.
About
Hello, I’m Tillie
I trained as a pastry chef and now bake from my home kitchen in Guildford, taking on a small number of orders each week so every cake gets proper attention. Everything is baked fresh, filled with real buttercream and finished by hand.
I love the briefs that mean something — a first birthday, a retirement, an anniversary, a “we just felt like cake” Tuesday. Tell me the occasion and roughly what you picture, and I’ll take it from there.
- 8+ yrs
- baking professionally
- 1 kitchen
- small-batch, made to order
- Surrey
- collection & local delivery
Our services
Macarons
Delicate shells with a choice of ganache or buttercream fillings.
Iced biscuits
Hand-iced shapes and letters — lovely as favours or gifts.
Brownies & traybakes
Rich brownies, blondies and seasonal traybakes by the box.
Dessert tables
A coordinated spread of cake, cupcakes and treats for events.
Cakes
Sizes & pricing
We offer a wide range of bespoke cakes for your special occasion. Filled and fully covered in buttercream, with custom themes and colours available for birthdays, parties and special occasions.
6″ cake
from £45
- Filled and fully covered in buttercream
- Custom themes and colours available
- Ideal for smaller celebrations
8″ cake
from £55
- Filled and fully covered in buttercream
- Custom themes and colours available
- Perfect for birthdays and parties
10″ cake
from £70
- Filled and fully covered in buttercream
- Custom themes and colours available
- Made for larger celebrations
Individual quotes: celebration cakes are priced according to size, flavour, filling and design. Some premium flavours and fillings may cost slightly more. Fresh fruit sponge: options vary with the season and availability. Allergen information is available on request.
Gallery
A few recent bakes
FAQ
How far in advance should I order?
As much notice as you can — popular dates book up weeks ahead, especially spring and summer weekends. For larger cakes and weddings, three to six weeks is ideal. It’s always worth asking about shorter notice in case there’s a slot.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. A deposit secures your date and is deducted from the final balance. The balance is due before collection or delivery. Deposits are non-refundable, but can usually be moved to another date with enough notice.
Can you cater for allergies and dietary needs?
Eggless and dairy-free sponges can be arranged with notice. Please note the kitchen is not a nut-free or gluten-free environment, so cakes cannot be guaranteed free from traces — always mention allergies when you enquire.
Do you deliver?
Collection is from Guildford. Local delivery within Surrey can be arranged for a fee based on distance; tiered cakes are always delivered rather than collected. A confirmed address is shared once your order is booked.
How should I store and serve the cake?
Keep it cool and out of direct sun. If refrigerated, bring it back to room temperature for 30–60 minutes before serving so the sponge and buttercream soften. Most cakes are best within three to four days.
Can I change my order after booking?
Adding extras is usually fine if time allows. Reducing the size or cancelling within two weeks of the date may be subject to a charge, as ingredients and planning are already underway.
Contact
Enquiries & orders
Orders and quotes are handled by email so everything is in writing. Have a look at sizes, other bakes and the FAQ first, then send over the details below.
Replies within 2–3 days. If you don’t hear back, please check your spam folder.
Area
Guildford, Surrey
Collection from Guildford; local delivery across Surrey by arrangement. Full address shared once booked.
Kitchen hours
Mon–Fri: 9:00–17:00
Sat: 9:00–12:00
Sun: closed
Collections are by appointment within these hours.
What to include in your enquiry
- Your date, and whether you need collection or delivery.
- Rough guest numbers, plus the occasion and any theme or colours.
- Flavours you like, and any allergies or dietary needs.
- A couple of reference photos if you have them, and a rough budget.
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