From small beginnings

Growing up in Hertfordshire, Cathy’s love of baking began at an early age. At 11 years old, her parents, Francis and Joy, took Cathy and her siblings to a local car boot sale, giving each child £2 to spend on anything they wished. While others were drawn to toys and trinkets, Cathy chose a cookbook - a simple purchase that would spark a lifelong passion.

Her first cake was far from perfect. Having accidentally omitted the baking powder, it emerged more like a sweet flatbread than a sponge. Undeterred, Cathy continued to bake, learning through trial and error, with her siblings becoming willing taste testers. With every bake, her confidence and skill grew, and before long she was creating celebration cakes and sweet treats for family and friends, earning a reputation for her creativity and attention to detail.

Following the birth of her first daughter, Cathy rediscovered her love of baking while on maternity leave after several years away from it during university. What began as cherished hobby soon flourished once again, much to the delight of her husband, who was more than happy to enjoy the results.

Today, drawing on years of self-taught experience, dedication and craftsmanship, Cathy creates beautifully handcrafted cupcakes, biscuits and confectionary that combine exceptional flavour with elegant design.

Every creation is made with care, passion and the belief that the finest moments deserve something truly special.

Person wearing a black apron with 'The Little Cake Boutique London' printed on it, piping white frosting onto cupcakes using a piping bag.

“Absolutely delicious cakes, beautifully designed and loved by everyone at our events.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • At the Little Cake Boutique, we bake all of our cupcakes and biscuits fresh to order and bake in batches just as a home baker would. Through insisting upon minimum order amounts, this ensures that our customers get the best value for money when ordering from us.

  • We are unable to take credit/debit card payments for orders over the phone.

    Customers can pay via BACS or direct transfer (for all BACS or direct transfer orders, we request payment is made a minimum of 5 working days before to allow payment to clear.)

    Alternatively you can pay directly through card once the order has been placed.

  • Once an order has been confirmed, it is not possible to change your order. If changes are to be made, this will incur additional charges or delays.

  • Once an order has been paid for, no cancellations can be made after this time.

  • As our cupcakes and biscuits are bespoke and made to order, we require that at least 7 days’ notice is given. This is to allow for the orders to be fulfilled in time. Some orders require the careful sourcing of ingredients, intensive preparations methods and careful decoration all by hand to achieve the highest quality taste and presentation.

    For larger orders, we require at least 2 weeks notice, subject to availability.

    However we understand that it may not always be possible to order in advance and that ‘cake emergencies’ do occur! Please contact us and we will try our best to fulfil your order.

  • We are very fortunate that at the Little Cake Boutique we have a number of corporate clients. Our cupcakes and biscuits have been found to be an invaluable tool in marketing whether this be through product launches, thank you gifts to clients and celebrate product launches.

    Please contact us and our corporate team will discuss your needs and requirements to create bespoke products perfect for your events.

  • We do not use nuts in any of our bakes. However some ingredients used are manufactured in factories which handles nuts.

  • We recommend you enjoy all of our products within 48 hours of purchase. If you plan to eat your cupcakes on the day, keep them in a cool and dry place.

     

    We recommend our cakes are only refrigerated if storing longer than 24 hours. If stored in the refrigerator, leave them out for between 2-4 hours, depending on size, before you eat.

    Our biscuits do not need refrigerating and are best enjoyed within 1 week.

  • 5 Miles in and around Watford- £3.50

    5-10 miles - £7.50

    10-15 miles - £14.50

    15-20 miles - £21.50

    20-25 miles - £28.50

    Congestion, toll and parking charges may apply.

    Delivery out of this radius is available- please contact us for details.

  • We will not accept responsibility for loss or damage if you instruct us or the deliverer to leave the goods unattended.

    If you are not in to accept your delivery and we feel there is no safe place to leave your order, it will be returned to our kitchen and it will be subject to a re-delivery charge.


  • Sometimes, for reasons beyond our control we may be prevented from delivering your goods as planned. These might include things such as accidents, breakdowns, fire, flood, storm, severe weather, acts of god, war, riot, civil commotion, malicious damage or the default of our suppliers. We will try to put things right as soon as possible however we cannot be responsible where this causes a delay or failure in delivering your goods.