Order a Cake in Advance in Romford and East London

Yes, you can book your cake ahead of time. Cake Trays takes orders for future dates across Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Stratford and the rest of East London. Choose your cake, then pick the exact delivery date and time slot at checkout, or collect from our Dagenham kitchen. If you already know the date, book it now and it is done.

Dates you can book right now

The dates above come straight from our booking calendar, so they are the real open slots, not a guess. Delivery runs in two hour windows and collection is from our kitchen in Dagenham at the times shown at checkout. You can book weeks or months ahead, and you choose the exact slot before you pay.

Book any of these for a future date

How far in advance should you order a cake?

The honest answer is as soon as you know the date. Slots are first come, first served, so the earlier you book the more choice you have over the time of day.

• Everyday celebration cakes. A few days is usually enough. Weekend evening slots go first, so book those sooner.
• Birthdays and parties with a fixed date. A week or two is comfortable and means you are not chasing a slot the night before.
• Busy dates. Eid, Ramadan, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas and exam results week fill up fastest. Two to three weeks ahead is sensible.
• Weddings, nikkah and large orders. Three to four weeks or more, and message us first so we can talk through tiers, flavours and setup.

We also close for short periods through the year. Those days simply do not appear in the calendar above, so you can never accidentally book one.

How booking ahead works

1. Choose your cake. Pick from the ranges below, or browse the full cake range.
2. Add your personalisation. Names, ages, messages and colours go in the personalisation box on the product page.
3. Pick your date and slot. In the cart, choose Local Delivery or Pickup, then select the date and time window you want.
4. Pay and relax. Your date is booked. We bake it fresh for that day, never in advance and never frozen.

Occasions worth booking early

Anything with a date attached is worth booking the moment you know it. These are the ones people most often leave too late.

Milestone birthdays fill fast, especially 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th, where a number cake or a two tier design takes longer to plan.

These need the most notice. Message us before you order so we can go through tiers, flavours, colours and how the cake gets to the venue.

Popular for anniversaries, engagements and Valentine's Day. See also anniversary cakes.

Baby showers are usually planned weeks out, so these are the easiest of all to book early. For Eid and Ramadan, see Ramadan and Eid cakes.

Booking ahead for a crowd

Office parties, school events, family gatherings and large celebrations are worth booking early simply because the quantity matters. A tray feeds a room.

For larger or repeat orders, see wholesale cakes or get in touch.

Sending a cake to someone else

Booking ahead is ideal for gifting, because you can set the date now and let us handle the day itself. Our cake gift delivery page covers gifting, and if you are ordering from outside the UK, see sending cakes to London from overseas. Use the recipient's postcode at checkout, not your own.

Delivery and collection

We deliver across East London and the Romford, Ilford, Barking and Dagenham areas, in two hour windows chosen by you. Collection from our kitchen in Dagenham is free, at the times shown at checkout. Local pages: Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, East Ham and East London.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order a cake for a date next month?
Yes. Our calendar opens months ahead, so you can book a date well into the future. Add your cake to the cart and the available dates appear at the date picker.

How far in advance should I order a birthday cake?
A few days is usually enough for a standard celebration cake, but if the date matters, book as early as you can. Weekend evening slots are the first to go.

How far in advance should I order a wedding cake?
We recommend three to four weeks or more, and a message first so we can go through tiers, flavours, colours and delivery timing with you.

Do I pay now or on the day?
You pay when you place the order. That is what secures the date and the slot.

Will the cake be fresh if I order weeks early?
Yes. Ordering early books the date, it does not bake the cake early. Every cake is baked fresh to order for the day it is going out, never frozen.

Can I change my date after ordering?
Message us as soon as you can on 0208 054 4703 or Info@CakeTrays.co.uk and we will do what we can, subject to what is still open in the calendar.

Can I choose a time as well as a date?
Yes. Delivery is booked in two hour windows and collection in set slots, both chosen by you at checkout.

Are your cakes halal?
Yes, all our cakes are halal.

Do you take orders for large groups or corporate events?
Yes. Trays feed a crowd and we can quote for larger or repeat orders. See wholesale cakes or get in touch.

Book your date

Pick your cake, choose your date, and it is in the diary. Browse best sellers, cakes under £40 or the full cake range. Questions first? Call 0208 054 4703, email Info@CakeTrays.co.uk or DM @caketrays4eastlondon. Cake Trays, 16 Boxoll Road, Dagenham RM9 5UD.