Business Details
Handcrafted Chocolate Wedding Cakes in Horsham by Purita Hyam
Purita Hyam has over two decades of experience in crafting chocolate wedding cakes, combining technical expertise with artistic flair. Our founder trained at the Cesar Ritz Institut Hotelier in Switzerland and honed skills alongside Parisian patisserie masters, establishing a reputation for exquisite designs and exceptional taste. We specialise in bespoke chocolate creations using premium Belgian chocolate, avoiding fondant icing in favour of smooth finishes.Our portfolio includes cakes for high-profile clients at prestigious venues like Blenheim Palace and The Ritz, with features in leading wedding publications. We maintain a personal approach throughout the design process, ensuring each cake reflects the couple's unique vision while delivering consistent quality and attention to detail.
Services
Chocolate Wedding Cakes
Hand-Painted Cakes
Chocolate Boxes
Semi-Naked Cakes
Custom Flavours
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialist chocolate wedding cake experience
- Our personal service includes venue visits and design consultations
- We use premium Belgian chocolate for superior taste and finish
- Our team trained at prestigious Swiss and French hospitality institutions
- We have supplied cakes to exclusive venues including Blenheim Palace
Services
Chocolate Wedding Cakes
Handcrafted chocolate wedding cakes using premium Belgian chocolate with smooth white or dark finishes. Available in bespoke designs incorporating fresh flowers, fruit, and custom colour schemes. Each creation combines technical precision with artistic flair for a unique centrepiece.
Hand-Painted Cakes
Custom hand-painted chocolate cakes featuring intricate designs and edible artwork. This service combines traditional patisserie techniques with modern creativity to produce visually stunning, edible masterpieces tailored to specific themes or colour schemes.
Chocolate Boxes
Luxury chocolate boxes filled with sacher torte, truffles, and fresh fruits. Presented in decorative containers adorned with edible flowers and chocolate embellishments, ideal for wedding favours or special occasion gifts with customisable contents.
Semi-Naked Cakes
Rustic-style semi-naked cakes with partial buttercream coverage showcasing layers of moist sponge. Decorated with fresh flowers, fruit, and chocolate accents, these cakes offer a contemporary alternative to traditional wedding cake designs with natural, textured aesthetics.
Custom Flavours
Tailored flavour combinations including classic chocolate sacher torte, carrot and walnut, Victoria sponge, and vegan options. Clients may request specific flavour profiles for individual tiers, allowing complete customisation of taste elements to suit personal preferences.
People
Purita Hyam
Founder & Lead Cake Designer
With over 20 years' experience in chocolate wedding cake design, Purita trained at the Cesar Ritz Institut Hotelier in Switzerland and worked with top patisserie chefs in Paris. She has created cakes for celebrities and supplied exclusive venues including Blenheim Palace and The Ritz, combining technical expertise with artistic creativity.
Questions
Do you offer custom chocolate wedding cake designs?
Yes, we specialise in bespoke chocolate wedding cake designs tailored to your specific theme, colour scheme, and preferences using premium Belgian chocolate.
What unique cake finishing techniques do you use?
We employ traditional chocolate finishing techniques including smooth white and dark chocolate coatings, handmade chocolate wraps, curls, and marbling effects without using fondant icing.
Can I request specific cake flavours?
Yes, we offer chocolate sacher torte, carrot and walnut, Victoria sponge, and vegan options, with complete customisation of fillings and flavours for each tier.
Do you deliver to specific venues?
We deliver to venues across West Sussex, London, and surrounding areas, with experience supplying cakes to prestigious locations including Blenheim Palace and The Ritz.
How far in advance should I order?
We recommend contacting us 6-12 months before your wedding date to allow sufficient time for design consultations and cake preparation.
Do you provide chocolate gift options?
Yes, we create luxury chocolate boxes filled with sacher torte, truffles, and fresh fruits, ideal as wedding favours or special occasion gifts.
