Chartier Specialty Sweets

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

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Chartier Specialty Sweets is the Calgary custom bakery operated by Cindy Chartier. Its current official website identifies the business as a fully licensed bakery specializing in wedding cakes and specialty desserts, with a dedicated wedding quote route, current email address and phone number.

For couples researching Calgary wedding cakes, Chartier is a custom-order option rather than a walk-in retail bakery. The business publishes information on cake flavours, tastings, dietary accommodations, delivery and setup, while final wedding-cake scope and cost are quoted individually.

Services and specialization

Chartier Specialty Sweets makes custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts. The official site also documents handmade sugar flowers, fondant work and edible decorations made with ingredients such as fondant, sugar and chocolate. Where a cake requires them, wires in flowers or structural supports may be inedible.

The flavour list covers standard, premium and signature cake flavours, fillings and frostings. Examples listed include Honey Vanilla, Chocolate, French Vanilla, Earl Grey, Champagne and Berry Merlot. The business says cakes have two cake layers with a filling between them, and some orders can combine two cake flavours, subject to restrictions.

Beyond a cake centrepiece, the published menu includes macarons, meringues and meringue pops. The site notes that individually wrapped meringue pops or small bags of mini meringues can work as wedding favours. Confirm which dessert formats, quantities and presentation are available for a particular date.

• Custom wedding cakes and specialty desserts
• Handmade sugar flowers, fondant work and edible decorations
• Macarons, meringues and meringue pops listed among dessert options

Service area and who it may suit

Chartier identifies Calgary as its home base. Its wedding quote page says it serves Calgary and area, including Banff. The delivery page separately describes pickup from southwest Calgary and delivery within the Calgary area, so couples planning a Banff or other out-of-city celebration should request written confirmation of delivery coverage, timing and charges.

This may suit couples seeking a made-to-order cake and a choice of flavours rather than a storefront selection. It may also be relevant for couples who want to discuss dietary requirements before ordering. The business operates by appointment from a professional kitchen and says it does not have a storefront.

• Calgary-based; wedding inquiry page includes Calgary and area, including Banff
• Southwest Calgary pickup is available
• Appointment-based custom bakery, not a storefront

Flavours, dietary needs and food-safety context

The official flavour list says most cake flavours can be made gluten-free, while marked flavours can also be made vegan or dairy-free. It also notes that most, but not all, buttercreams can be made vegan or dairy-free. Macarons are described as gluten-free. These are options to discuss, not a blanket guarantee for every recipe or request.

Chartier says it can accommodate most dietary requirements and allergies where possible. However, it clearly warns that ingredients or equipment in the professional kitchen may come into contact with nuts, dairy, gluten, soy and eggs. Couples managing severe allergies should ask about the specific order, cross-contact controls and whether the proposed product is appropriate for their needs.

• Gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free options are documented for some products
• Allergy accommodation is assessed by request
• The official site discloses possible cross-contact with nuts, dairy, gluten, soy and eggs

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of Chartier’s offering is the combination of custom cake design with handmade sugar flowers and sugar work. The site also provides a detailed flavour list and identifies Swiss meringue buttercream as its standard buttercream base. These are concrete product and process details, rather than third-party endorsements.

The practical limitation is that a wedding cake is not a fixed, off-the-shelf product: size, complexity, ingredients, sugar work and finishing details affect the quote. The business publishes Calgary as its location but does not publish a clean street address or postal address on the official pages reviewed. Couples should use the quote form, email or phone to confirm appointment location, production timing and venue logistics.

• Documented custom-design and sugar-work specialization
• Published flavour and filling information supports a more informed enquiry
• No official street address was published on the pages reviewed

Pricing

Chartier publishes starting guidance rather than a complete wedding-cake rate card. Its FAQ says standard cakes start at about $6.00 per serving. It says custom wedding and specialty cakes vary substantially with size, complexity and ingredients; individually handmade sugar flowers or sugar work and additions such as gold leaf can increase cost.

The delivery page gives a typical delivery-fee range of $25 to $75, varying with the size and complexity of the cake. A complete current wedding-cake price list is not explicitly published. Ask for an itemized quote that separates the cake, design details, dietary modifications, delivery, setup, taxes and any other fees.

• Standard cakes: about $6.00 per serving and up
• Custom wedding pricing varies by scope and ingredients
• Typical published delivery range: $25–$75

Contact and booking

The official website provides a wedding-specific quote form for couples seeking a cake and/or other desserts for their wedding. It also lists cindy@chartieryyc.com and 403 861 8785. The current site is the appropriate contact route; the legacy Styles Between Us website and legacy phone number were not used for this review.

The FAQ advises booking specialty cake orders at least four weeks ahead, subject to availability, and recommends booking earlier for wedding season. It also says wedding cake tastings are available, with some restrictions. Send the wedding date, venue, estimated servings, design references, flavour interests and dietary requirements when requesting a quote.

• Wedding quote form: https://www.chartieryyc.com/wedding-cake-quote
• Email: cindy@chartieryyc.com
• Phone: 403 861 8785

What couples should confirm

Confirm that the requested design can be produced for the date and serving count, including the exact cake flavours, fillings, icing finish, sugar flowers and any non-edible structural elements. If considering products for guests with allergies, ask for product-specific ingredient and cross-contact information before committing.

For delivery, confirm whether the venue falls within the accepted area, the final delivery/setup fee, arrival window, handoff contact, display table requirements and responsibility after setup. For an out-of-city wedding, including Banff, obtain confirmation in writing because the site’s general delivery wording is Calgary-area focused while the wedding enquiry page states Calgary and area, including Banff.

Finally, request the written quote and terms before paying a deposit. It should state the final scope, total price, taxes, payment schedule, cancellation or change terms, pickup or delivery arrangements, and what happens if the venue schedule changes.

• Availability, serving count and final design
• Dietary suitability and cross-contact information
• Delivery area, setup, fees and venue timing
• Written scope, total cost and booking terms

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Guide vendor directory
• Wedding Cakes planning category

Frequently asked questions

Does Chartier Specialty Sweets offer wedding cake tastings?

Yes. Its official FAQ says wedding cake tastings are offered and can be arranged by contacting the business; some restrictions apply.

Can Chartier accommodate gluten-free, vegan or dairy-free wedding desserts?

The business says many flavours can be made gluten-free, and selected flavours can be vegan or dairy-free. Availability depends on the recipe and request. It also warns of possible cross-contact with nuts, dairy, gluten, soy and eggs.

Does Chartier deliver and set up wedding cakes?

The official delivery page says Calgary-area delivery is available and that wedding-cake delivery is recommended because setup is provided. The wedding quote page also says Chartier serves Calgary and area, including Banff; confirm coverage and fees for the specific venue.

What does a Chartier wedding cake cost?

The published guidance says standard cakes start at about $6.00 per serving, while custom wedding cakes vary by size, complexity, ingredients and details such as handmade sugar flowers. Typical delivery fees are listed as $25–$75. Request a custom quote for a final total.

Sources checked

• About — CHARTIER
• FAQs — CHARTIER
• Delivery options — CHARTIER
• Wedding cake quotes — CHARTIER
• Our flavours — CHARTIER

Phone: 403 861 8785

Website: https://www.chartieryyc.com/