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Franchise Requirements

Cakes by Consultation

We offer a bespoke cake service for weddings and other large events! Please see our Cakes by Consultation page, or email to request more information.

Our team will assess whether you will need to book a consultation appointment with our experienced Cake Consultant to help with every occasion - from birthdays, to afternoon teas, to summer parties.

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Celebration Cakes

Got something to celebrate? You can now order from our new, delightfully cute range of personalised celebration cakes, cupcakes & number cakes. Whether you’re celebrating a new arrival, a christening or a birthday, with a choice of delicious sponges & more than 20 themed designs there’s something for everyone. Click here for your perfect celebration cake.

Product Info

Products

All of our cakes are three layers, except for the sheet cakes, which are two layers, and the New York Cheesecake, which is a single layer.

Our Cupcake Cake is not a layer cake, but a giant cupcake which feeds around 12 people.

As all our products are made by hand on the day, the final product will vary every time. Please bear in mind that the images on our website are for display purpose only and are not fully representative of the end product.

Storage

The following storage methods are our best suggestions, but our products are always best on day of purchase. All products should be stored in air-tight containers

  • Cupcakes. Do not refrigerate. Cupcakes should be fine within 24 hours of purchase.
  • Cakes. Only refrigerate if storing longer than 24 hours, except for the Cheesecake, which should always be refrigerated. All cakes should be taken out of the fridge two hours before serving for best flavour.
  • Pies. Pies topped with whipped cream or meringue should be consumed on day of purchase (they may be refrigerated, but the topping won't be as nice).
  • Brownies. Do not refrigerate. The cheesecake brownie should be consumed on day of purchase for best quality.

Dietary Information

Products ingredients can be found at the bottom of each product page. Any goods containing nuts will have this explicitly listed. Please note that although a product may not contain nuts, all items are made in a kitchen that handles nuts.

  • All products are suitable for vegetarians, except for those containing marshmallow (gelatin).
  • We do not use animal fats.
  • All our items contain eggs.
  • Our items are not suitable for vegans unless otherwise stated.
  • All our products contain gluten, with the exception of our Made Without range.
  • We do not use animal-derived food colours.
  • None of our items contain alcohol, unless specifically listed as an ingredient.

Although care is taken at every stage of our baking processes, sometimes a piece of eggshell, a fruit stone, fruit skin or other ingredient from the recipe can find its way into our cakes.

Franchise Requirements

The Hummingbird Bakery is the leader in American style baking in the UK.

We always bake on site at each branch, daily and throughout the day to ensure our cakes and cupcakes are always fresh, beautiful and decorative.

The Hummingbird Bakery does not franchise in the UK.

The Hummingbird Bakery is now considering expansion opportunities in selected markets with experienced food retail franchisees.

  • Previous experience in the food retail sector.
  • Full day to day involvement with company operations, with an infrastructure dedicated to the development of the brand.
  • Access to adequate capital, initial minimum cash investment of £1 million.
  • Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution (including supply chain) and labour in your chosen market.
  • Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key bakery employees to London for a 3 month training programme.
  • Cultural ‘fit’ with The Hummingbird Bakery.

Thank you for interest in The Hummingbird Bakery please read through the above minimum requirements and should your organisation meet these, please email our franchise team, franchise@hummingbirdbakery.com.

Please also attach an overview of your company and a personal resume of your experience.