Services

Our cakes and tortes require pre-ordering: a minimum two (2) business days advance order for most custom cakes/tortes and special requests, however we would ask that you allow more time during our busy wedding and holiday seasons.

Please note that very big orders and/or complex design work needs a minimum of seven (7) business days advance order.

A minimum of three (3) days advance notice is required for special dietary needs (dairy free, sugar free, vegan) to be accommodated.

If you are interested in placing an order for a custom cake/torte, would you please take the time to consider and have your answers to the following information, and in order to expedite the ordering process:

PARTY SIZE

The number of people you are wanting to feed.

CAKE/TORTE SIZE

Please let us know the size you are interested in:

6″ feeds 6 to 8 people

8″ feeds 8 to 10 people

10″ feeds 12 to 16 people

12″ feeds 25 to 30 people

1/4 slab feeds 25 to 30 people

1/2 slab feeds 50 to 60 people

3/4 slab feeds 75 to 80 people

Full slab feeds 100 to 120 people

CAKE/TORTE FLAVOUR

The flavor(s) of cake you are interested in. 

CAKE/TORTE DECORATION

The type of icing (buttercream or fondant) and type of decoration you are wanting: regular decoration or extra special decoration, chocolate work, etc. 

If you have a sample picture of the decoration you are interested in, it would be very helpful to share it with us.

DATE AND TIME OF EVENT

Please let us know the date and time of your event so we can confirm that we are able to include your order in our scheduling.

GLUTEN FREE OR NUT FREE OR VEGAN

Many of our signature cakes/tortes flavors are already gluten free.

Important Disclaimer: Please note that while we can provide gluten free or nut free cakes/tortes, it should be noted that Chocolate Zen Bakery uses, bakes with and produces many products with nuts and flour. Chocolate Zen Bakery is NOT a gluten free or nut free facility.

We can try our best to accommodate a special dietary requirement.

By special order only, with a minimum of three (3) business days advance notice for most requests.

Here is a listing and description of our most popular signature cake/torte flavors:

BANANA SPLIT

Gluten Free

Moist, rich layers of white truffles, strawberry-banana mousse and hazelnut meringue

CHOCOLATE ELEVATION

Gluten Free Option Available

Rich dark chocolate layers filled with a chocolate mocha mousse and strawberry sauce and ganache

CHOCOLATE OBLIVION

Gluten Free

Rich dark chocolate pate

CHOCOLATE ZEN

Decadent layer of chocolate sponge cake with a rich mousse layer, finished with dark chocolate ganache

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY FIXATION

Dark and white sponge layers with chocolate raspberry liquor mousse and hazelnut meringue

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE

Gluten Free

Dark chocolate truffle layers filled with milk chocolate ganache finished with dark chocolate ganache

CINNAMON

On the lighter side, thin layers of cookie softened with a cinnamon mousse

LEMON GINGER

Gluten Free

White truffle layers with whipping cream, lemon curd and a touch of ginger

LEMON RASPBERRY

Gluten Free

White truffle layers filled with lemon curd and raspberry puree mousse

SACRAPANTINA

Gluten Free

Coffee espresso and chocolate buttercream with dark truffle layers torte finished with crushed amoretti cookies

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM

Gluten Free Option Available

White sponge cake with strawberry mousse

SHMOO

Pecan sponge cake filled with caramel, Skor, pecan mousse, served with a creamy caramel sauce

ZUCCOTTO

Gluten Free

White truffle layers filled with orange liqueur Florentine mousse and chocolate orange liqueur  mousse, finished with dark chocolate ganache, almond Florentines and white chocolate drizzle

Our storefront showcase has several items regularly offered as well as an ever changing assortment of pastries and desserts including specialty items for holidays that are seasonally themed and flavored.

Some of our regular items may include the following (until sold out each day):

Cakes and Tortes: variety of flavors: slices of cakes/tortes and 6″ only, all other sizes available by special order only

Cheesecakes: variety of flavors: 4″ only, all other sizes available by special order

Cookies: variety of types and flavors including our ever-changing flavors and colors of French Macarons, Chocolate Chunk, Espresso Java Sticks, Milk Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Vanilla and Chocolate Coconut Macaroons, Oatmeal Raisin, Sugar and Imperials, and many more

Cupcakes: variety of flavors including Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet

Pies: variety of types and flavors including Maple Pecan, Key Lime, Fruit, Lemon Meringue and many more

Loaves: variety of sweet and savory types and flavors including

Sweet: variety of flavors including Banana Nut, Coconut Pineapple, Lemon Blueberry, Strawberry Almond, Sour Cream Coffee, Chocolate Zucchini, and many more

Savory: variety of flavors including Sundried Tomato and Pesto Cheese, Cornbread, Bacon, Green Pepper and Onion and many more

Muffins: variety of flavors including Morning Glory

Squares: variety of types and flavors including Chocolate Fudge, Lemon Coconut, O’Henry, Raspberry Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter, Rice Krispie, Puffed Wheat and many more

Tarts: variety of types and flavors including Butter, Fruit, Lemon, Turtle, Peanut Butter

Truffles: variety of types and flavors including Rum Balls, Peanut Butter Chocolate Covered Cherries, and many more

We also offer:

Beverages: Coffee, Teas, Seasonal Drinks

Puppy Treats

GLUTEN FREE OR NUT FREE OR VEGAN

Many of our signature cakes/tortes flavors are already gluten free.

Important Disclaimer: Please note that while we can provide gluten free or nut free cakes/tortes, it should be noted that Chocolate Zen Bakery uses, bakes with and produces many products with nuts and flour. Chocolate Zen Bakery is NOT a gluten free or nut free facility.

We can try our best to accommodate a special dietary requirement.

By special order only, with a minimum of three (3) business days advance notice for most requests.

Chocolate Zen’s specializes in creating fabulous, delicious, beautiful wedding cakes as well as offering custom dessert tables and dessert buffets, cupcakes, French macarons and assorted dainties and cookie platters.

Booking A Consultation

Please contact us to book your free no obligation consultation which includes a complimentary cake tasting!

When contacting us, please provide your name and contact phone number along with the wedding date, approximate number of guests, venue information and we will contact you shortly.

We look forward to helping you with all of your wedding cake/dessert table/dessert buffet planning and questions.

Flowers:  Make a list of flowers that you intend to use at your wedding along with your florist’s name and contact information.

Colors: Know your wedding colors before you meet with your cake designer. Bring along a sample of fabric or color swatch that you are working with if possible.

Theme: Bring ideas, drawings, samples to integrate into your cake design.

Pictures: Save pictures of cakes that you like and take them with you to your wedding cake consultation. These pictures help understand your sense of style and personal taste to design an original “one‐of‐a‐kind” creation just for you.

Venue: Does your cake need to travel far? Is the reception area outside, inside, air‐conditioned? Answers to these questions may affect the flavour, design, and set‐up of your cake.

You will also want to check with your venue to ensure wedding cakes/dessert tables/dessert buffets are permitted and what rules and/or regulations there may be for serving your cake/dessert table/dessert buffet.

Ordering: We recommend booking your wedding cake/dessert table/buffet a minimum of 4 to 6 months in advance. If your wedding is taking place on a long‐weekend or other special time of year such as Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve you will want to book your cake/dessert table/dessert buffet a minimum of 10 to 12 months in advance.  

WEDDING CONTRACT AND PAYMENT DETAILS

When booking wedding cake services with Chocolate Zen Bakery, you will enter into a legally binding contract which is intended to ensure that your cake/dessert buffet/dessert table will be designed, made and delivered and set up according to the agreed upon specifications.

Non-Refundable Retainer: If you wish to book your wedding with us, we require the completion and signature of a contract together with a $200 non–refundable retainer to secure the date of your wedding.

Your wedding date is reserved upon receipt of the $200 retainer which will be put towards the final total of your wedding cake/dessert table/buffet. 

FINAL PAYMENT

Payment of the remaining balance, if any, is due and payable fourteen (14) days/ two (2) weeks prior to the Wedding Date. If payment is not received on or before two (2) weeks prior to the Wedding Date, we reserve the right to refuse the order.

A non-refundable 50% (fifty percent) deposit is due during your second consultation. 

No refunds shall be granted.

CHANGES

Any changes (design, guest count, flavours, colors, etc.) must be made during the final consultation meeting. Changes could result in an increase in the total cost. Any addition charges incurred from an order change must be included in the final payment.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Chocolate Zen Bakery will make every possible effort to create, safely deliver and set up your cake. Once delivery and set up is complete, you become responsible for the condition and care of your cake.

CAKE PICK UP

Should you choose to pick up your cake, Chocolate Zen Bakery shall not be responsible for any damages incurred once the cake is in your possession and leaves Chocolate Zen Bakery’s premises.

Please write your questions down before you arrive at to your cake consultation so that all of your concerns are addressed. 

Cake size is determined by the number of guests attending your wedding and when the cake will be served.

Typically, a greater amount of cake is required when served as dessert after your main course compared to later in the evening.

Adding fresh fruit, flowers and ribbon are a beautiful way to add color, texture and visual appeal to your cake.

Flavours:  We will provide you with a variety of cake/torte samples so that you pick your favourite, delicious flavour. If you are choosing a tiered style of cake you have the option to pick a variety of flavors: one for each tier.

Our six most popular wedding cake/torte flavours are: Lemon Raspberry, Zuccotto, Chocolate Zen, Strawberries and Cream, Sacrapantina, and the Chocolate Truffle.

You are free to switch out any of these flavors to try some other flavors if you wish: just let us know and we’ll have your choice of cake/torte flavours ready for you to try when you meet us for your first consultation.

The base price includes cake/torte flavor, size and shape chosen and basic icing covering.

All other decoration is an extra cost and would be based on a number of factors including size and sourcing as well as detail and labor involved.

Chocolate Zen Bakery offers extravagant dessert tables and dessert buffets which can include a decadent array of tortes including a cake/torte center piece if you wish, pies, flans, various pastries, dainties, chocolate dipped strawberries, and more!

Pricing would be determined factoring in variables such as number of guests, amount of dessert ordered, etc.

Wedding Favors

We offer a wide variety of beautiful, handmade, incredibly delicious pastries including French macaroons as well as chocolate truffles to give away as gifts to your guests.

Pricing would be determined by a variety of factors including number of pieces ordered, as well as decoration and type of favor chosen.  

Your imagination is our only limitation.