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The Cake and the Giraffe

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Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 | Vancouver | Wedding Cakes |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Cake & The Giraffe Vancouver wedding cakes profile covers the current official information for this by-appointment Vancouver cake studio. The official website identifies Dalana as the maker behind the business and presents a wedding gallery, a custom-order consultation form, cake flavours and published wedding-cake guidance.

For couples planning a 2026 celebration, the useful starting point is a custom cake inquiry with the wedding date, venue, guest count, budget range and visual direction. The contact page currently states that the business is not booking for 2027, so availability should be confirmed before design decisions or venue timelines are treated as final. Last reviewed: August 10, 2026.

Services and specialization

The Cake & The Giraffe is a Vancouver-based custom cake business with a dedicated wedding gallery. Its official consultation form lists wedding cakes, cupcakes, favours or gifts, dessert buffets and other event treats among the order types clients can enquire about. The same form asks whether cake will be the only dessert, whether the couple also wants treats, and how many guests are expected—useful signals that cake quantity and the wider dessert plan can be discussed together.

The business describes wedding cakes as custom and individually tailored. Its FAQ says it does not recreate a portfolio or magazine cake exactly; instead, inspiration images can guide a final design that is unique to the client. The published flavour menu includes classic, fruit-forward, tea-inspired and sweet-and-savoury combinations, alongside gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free options on request.

Custom wedding cakes
Cupcakes, favours or gifts, and dessert-buffet enquiries
Custom flavour and design discussions
Dietary-needs enquiries for cake, single tiers or special sweets

Service area and who it may suit

The official contact page lists a by-appointment location at 1740 West 2nd Avenue in Vancouver. Pickup is available from the Vancouver shop. Delivery is also available; the FAQ gives a starting delivery price for Kitsilano and the downtown core, then says the quote changes with distance and any setup time required.

This may suit Vancouver couples who want to share a colour palette, theme and reference images with a cake designer rather than select a standard online design. It can also suit couples considering cake alongside cupcakes, favours or a dessert buffet. The official site does not publish a full delivery radius or a list of all areas served, so couples outside the stated starting areas should ask about venue coverage and timing before relying on delivery.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented strength is the business’s clearly defined custom process: the official consultation form requests event date, venue, guest count, dessert plan, design direction and budget range. The flavour menu is also unusually specific, with combinations such as lemon meringue, passionfruit, pear grey and salted caramel pineapple rather than a generic list of cake flavours. The published FAQ further confirms that designs are individually developed rather than copied exactly.

The practical limitations are primarily matters to confirm, not negative claims. The website is appointment-only, tastings are pickup-only, and consultations are conducted by email, phone or virtual meeting. Delivery charges vary by destination and setup requirements. Although options for dietary needs are stated, the site does not publish allergen-handling or cross-contact procedures; anyone with a serious allergy should obtain written details directly from the business.

By-appointment service is confirmed.
Wedding-season lead times are published.
Tastings are pickup-only.
A complete delivery map and allergen protocol are not published.

Pricing

Current pricing is explicitly published. The Cake & The Giraffe’s FAQ states that wedding cakes range from $13 to $20+ per serving, depending on the design, servings, size and intricacy. Faux cakes start at $400, while side slabs for additional servings start at $9 per serving. The flavour menu separately states that cakes start at $13 per serving and marks selected premium flavours as starting at $14 per serving.

Delivery starts at $80 for Kitsilano and the downtown core and increases based on distance and setup needs. These are starting figures, not a total wedding quote. The official site says detailed quotes are provided through a consultation or detailed email exchange, so couples should ask whether their proposed decoration, flowers, display setup, delivery and any dietary modifications change the estimate.

Consultation, tastings and design planning

The official FAQ says tastings are pickup-only. Consultations can take place by email, phone or virtual meeting. A productive initial enquiry should include the wedding date, venue, estimated guest count, whether cake is the only dessert, desired treats, colour palette or theme, inspiration images and a budget range—the same practical information requested in the official form.

For timing, the FAQ recommends booking a wedding cake at least six months ahead for weddings from May through October and at least three months ahead for November through April. These are recommendations rather than an availability guarantee. Couples who want a particular design, delivery window or tasting should check the date directly, especially because the contact page notes limited computer time and potentially delayed email responses.

Contact and booking

The official contact page directs custom-order enquiries to its consultation form and also publishes phone and email contact. The business is by appointment only at its Vancouver address. The FAQ states that a 50% non-refundable retainer secures the date, with the remaining balance due two weeks before the event.

The current official contact page also says that The Cake & The Giraffe is not booking for 2027. Couples planning a 2026 wedding should still ask whether their date is open, what response time to expect and how the consultation process will proceed. Do not assume that a displayed price, gallery image or previous flavour listing reserves a date or confirms availability.

Phone: 778-835-1437
Email: dalana@tcandtg.com
Booking method: official consultation form or direct contact
Status note: the official contact page says no 2027 bookings

What couples should confirm

Before paying a retainer, confirm the date, venue address, delivery or pickup plan, arrival window, setup responsibilities and the final serving count. Ask for an itemized quote that separates cake design, premium flavours, faux tiers or side slabs, delivery and any on-site arrangement of flowers, cupcakes or a dessert buffet.

It is also sensible to confirm the tasting-box process, the final design approval point, permitted use of inspiration images and dietary suitability for named guests. The business says it can discuss dietary needs, but the publicly available information does not specify ingredient sourcing, allergen separation or certification. Finally, obtain the cancellation, change-order and payment details applicable to the specific order in writing.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Cake & The Giraffe take 2027 wedding-cake bookings?

No. The current official contact page states that the business is not booking for 2027. Couples considering a 2026 date should contact the business directly to confirm availability.

What are the published wedding-cake prices?

The official FAQ lists wedding cakes at $13 to $20+ per serving, depending on design and intricacy. Faux cakes start at $400, and side slabs start at $9 per serving. Delivery and detailed custom work are quoted separately.

Can couples arrange a tasting or consultation?

Yes. The official FAQ says tastings are pickup-only, while consultations are available by email, phone or virtual meeting. Ask about current tasting availability when submitting the consultation form.

Can dietary needs be discussed?

Yes. The official site says gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free options are available and invites clients to discuss dietary needs. Confirm ingredients and cross-contact practices directly for any medically significant allergy.