Business Details
16 Years
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Award-Winning Bespoke Wedding & Celebration Cakes in Yorkshire
Established in 2010, Quite Contrary Cakes is a boutique cake design studio specialising in bespoke couture cakes for weddings, celebrations, and special occasions. Our founder, Mary Scott, brings over a decade of hospitality industry experience and a passion for creative cake artistry to every project. Each cake is meticulously handcrafted in our Tadcaster-based studio using premium ingredients, ensuring both visual splendour and exceptional taste. We serve clients across Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the North East, collaborating closely to transform personal stories and themes into edible masterpieces. Our portfolio includes designs for prestigious venues such as Rudding Park and Carlton Towers, reflecting our commitment to detail and client satisfaction.With a background in event management, we understand the importance of reliability and precision in wedding planning. Our process begins with complimentary consultations to fully understand client visions before creating custom designs that exceed expectations. All cakes are baked to order, with multi-tier options offering diverse flavour combinations. Our dedication to quality has earned recognition from industry peers and clients alike. We pride ourselves on maintaining a personal approach while delivering professional excellence, balancing creativity with practical expertise to make every celebration unforgettable.
Services
Wedding Cakes
Celebration Cakes
Custom Designs
Consultation Services
Delivery
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer bespoke cake designs tailored to personal themes and passions
- Our founder has 10+ years of hospitality industry experience
- All cakes use premium ingredients for exceptional taste
- We serve prestigious venues across Yorkshire and surrounding regions
- Complimentary consultations ensure perfect design execution
Services
Wedding Cakes
Bespoke wedding cakes designed to complement your special day, incorporating themes, colour schemes, and personal elements. Each creation combines artistic flair with structural excellence, using premium ingredients for both visual impact and taste. Our experience with Yorkshire's top venues ensures perfect execution for your ceremony.
Celebration Cakes
Custom celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. From modern designs to classic styles, each cake reflects personal stories and themes. Multi-tier options allow for varied flavour combinations, with attention to detail that transforms celebrations into memorable events through edible artistry.
Custom Designs
Personalised cake designs incorporating unique themes, hobbies, and passions. Whether inspired by favourite films, hobbies, or elegant minimalism, our process transforms concepts into edible masterpieces. This service ensures each creation perfectly matches client visions through collaborative design development.
Consultation Services
Complimentary consultations to discuss cake requirements and design concepts. This service helps understand client preferences, venue specifics, and event themes to create perfect cake solutions. Consultations provide cost estimates and design options while ensuring alignment with overall event planning.
Delivery
Professional delivery service covering Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the North East. Ensures safe transportation and setup of cakes at venues. Includes coordination with event planners and venue staff to guarantee perfect presentation at your special occasion.
People
Mary Scott
Founder & Lead Cake Decorator
Award-winning cake decorator with 10+ years in hospitality and event management. Established Quite Contrary Cakes in 2010 after discovering her passion for cake artistry. Combines creative vision with practical wedding planning experience to deliver exceptional bespoke cakes.
Questions
What types of cakes do you specialise in?
We create bespoke wedding cakes and celebration cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, christenings, and special events across Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
How does the design process work?
We begin with a free consultation to discuss your theme, colour scheme, and preferences before creating custom designs that match your vision.
What ingredients do you use?
We use premium quality ingredients and fresh produce to ensure exceptional taste in every cake we create.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver throughout Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the North East for all our bespoke cake orders.
Can I have different flavours in multi-tier cakes?
Yes, each tier can feature different flavours with multiple filling options to choose from.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking consultations 6-12 months ahead for weddings, with shorter notice available for celebration cakes where possible.
Reviews (6)
Kirsty Perkins
Jan 03, 2020
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I have had many cakes from Mary over the years, lots of birthday cakes and other celebration cakes and I also work in the wedding industry so have seen many of Mary's wedding creations. She is a fantastic cake designer and not only do her cakes look amazing they also taste incredible too. She can pretty much do whatever your imagination can dream up. Its such a competitive market but Mary is really one of the best in Yorkshire.
Nikki Pix York
Dec 09, 2019
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I've known Mary for a number of years now and can say she creates absolutely spectacular wedding cakes !! Very personalised with great care and attention to detail. Mary is highly recommended.
Jade Frankish
Dec 09, 2019
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Amazing cakes that taste and look insane! Mary puts everything she has into her cakes to make sure they are exactly how people want. Never been disappointed with anything Mary has produced. Highly recommend.
Caitlin Ernest
Oct 07, 2019
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Such an amazing job! Thank you so much for giving us the ultimate cake to remember, really appreciate the time and effort taken for this. Would highly recommend.
Sarah Topping
May 30, 2019
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I have used Mary for cakes frequently and I have to say they are the best I have ever tasted. The work and detail that goes into them is unbelievable and she is very talented at what she does. Highly recommend for your special occasions.
Sarah Topping
Jul 20, 2017
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Love Marys cakes, Ive had a few for different occasions and the attention to detail is superb. Not only that the cakes are delicious. I would happily, and do so, recommend Mary to anyone looking for a cake for any occasion.
