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Pia Cato and Vanilla Pod Bakery
The Vanilla Pod Bakery is an award-winning cake studio in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, set up in 2009 by Pia Cato. Pia now runs it with a small team of cake creators, and the studio concentrates on bespoke wedding cakes.
Each commission begins with getting to know the couple: their vision for the day, the feelings they want to evoke and the impression they want to leave. The aim is a relaxed, enjoyable process from the first consultation to the finished cake.
The studio's Bespoke Service covers the design and making of the cake or dessert table, a medium Cake Tasting Box sent to the couple's home, design and follow-up consultation calls, hand delivery to the venue, and set-up by cake stylists. Cake stand hire and collection is included, and the team liaises with the planner, venue, florist and wider wedding team where needed.
Optional additions include wedding favours, guest bedroom gifts, extra tasting gifts by post, first anniversary cakes, groom's cakes, cakes or cupcakes for guests, hen party experiences, display props, venue site visits and an in-person tasting and design consultation for two in Cheltenham or at the venue.