Cake has long been a staple centrepiece at many events, particularly weddings and milestone celebrations. However, if cake isn’t your sweet treat of choice or you’re looking to shake up tradition, there are plenty of creative alternatives to consider.
- Dessert Tables:
- Create a stunning dessert table featuring an array of sweets such as cupcakes, macarons, cookies, and miniature pastries. Guests can indulge in a variety of treats, and the table can be styled to match your event theme.
- Cheese Towers:
- For cheese lovers, a tiered cheese tower adorned with an assortment of artisanal cheeses, crackers, fruits, and nuts can make a sophisticated and savoury centrepiece. Present your cheese wheels in the shape of a cake and who will know the difference?
- Doughnut Walls:
- A whimsical and eye-catching alternative, doughnut walls feature rows of glazed or frosted doughnuts suspended on pegs. Guests can help themselves to this sweet treat throughout the event.
- Cupcake Towers:
- Cupcake towers offer versatility and personalisation with various flavours, frostings, and decorations. Opt for a mix of classic and creative cupcake designs to suit your taste and theme.
- Candy Buffet:
- Showcase a selection of your favourite childhood treats presented in jars and glass bowls of various sizes! With little lolly bags on the side everyone can pick and mix and create their own little take away for the drive back.
- Chocolate Fountain:
- Indulge guests with a cascading chocolate fountain accompanied by an assortment of dippable treats such as strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, and biscotti. It’s a fun and interactive dessert option.
- Ice Cream Sundae Bar:
- Cool off with an ice cream sundae bar featuring a variety of flavours, toppings, and sauces. Guests can customise their sundaes to their liking, creating a personalised dessert experience.
- Mini Dessert Shots:
- Serve up mini dessert shots in shot glasses or small jars, showcasing an assortment of mousses, parfaits, puddings, and tiramisu. These bite-sized treats are perfect for sampling.
From dessert tables to cheese towers, there are countless alternatives to traditional cakes that can serve as standout centrepieces at your event. Whether you’re craving something sweet, a little more savoury, or interactive, these creative options are sure to impress your guests and add a memorable touch to your celebration. Don’t feel like you HAVE to HAVE cake purely just because.. And this is only 8 options there are MANY more.
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