insideKENT Magazine Issue 71 - February 2018 | Page 48

WEDDINGS
2018’ S MUST-HAVE
Wedding Cakes
PHOTOS © JEFF OLIVER PHOTOGRAPHY
AN ESTABLISHED CAKE ARTIST RENOWNED FOR ATTENTION TO
DETAIL AND DESIGNING BESPOKE-NOT-BUDGET CAKE
CREATIONS, LISA PARKINSON AT BEACHCOMBER CAKES LTD
HAS HER FINGER FIRMLY ON THE PULSE WHEN IT COMES TO
WHAT’S FLYING AND WHAT’S FLAGGING IN THE WONDERFUL
WORLD OF WEDDING CAKES. WE ASKED LISA TO FILL US IN ON
THE WEDDING CAKE TRENDS SET TO SOAR THROUGHOUT 2018.
“‘Cakes as art pieces’ is one of the biggest
trends predicted for 2018 and beyond and I
personally couldn’t be happier,” says Lisa. “Here
at Beachcomber Cakes Ltd, we are all about
art in cake form and have been for 20 years
now; it seems the world is finally catching us
up! Art-inspired cake designs are so individual,
unique and reflective of each couple, and are
positively striking if made well. This style of
cake can also be a great deal of fun and most
certainly provides a talking point at any
wedding. If you are holding your reception in
an art gallery, we can make you a cake to
resemble a piece of artwork that your guests
then get to eat – how cool is that?”
Fresh flowers to dress wedding cakes remain
popular, but there is a distinct rise in the
demand for handmade sugar flowers. A nod
to tradition undoubtedly, however a ‘waterfall’
or ‘cascade’ of handmade flowers may look
absolutely stunning but are hugely costly due
to the man hours and skill required to create
them, which is something to consider budget
wise.
Black is back and big is beautiful! Geodes
(geological secondary structures which occur
in certain sedimentary and volcanic rocks) are
a trend that isn’t going anywhere fast. It has
so much diversity and endless colour options,
especially when teamed with a black marbled
finish, which is a particular favourite of ours.
Geodes lend themselves naturally to
‘showstopper’-sized cakes...think black, think
bold, think big! In a similar vein, ‘Día de la
Muertos’ – the Day of the Dead is coming
forward as an alternative wedding style and is
different, colourful and a little dark.
Dessert/patisserie tables, with or without a
cake centrepiece, expertly displayed and
perfectly executed, will never fail to impress
and please in equal measure. Exquisitely made,
intricately detailed individual pastries;
macarons; towering croquembouche; oriental
inspired ‘moon’ cakes; ‘mini-mes’; even jellies
and classic blancmange – what’s not to like?
Offers so much choice for your guests, but
expect to dig deep – this isn’t a cheap option
and the price is reflective of the
skill and man hours required to create and set
this up.
http://bakingbythesea.co.uk/
beachcomber-cakes // 0741 591 4192
The great and the good of the UK bakery world gathered for a black-tie event at the London Hilton on Park
Lane on 6th September 2017 for the biggest award ceremony in the baking industry calendar. The Baking
Industry Awards (essentially the baking BAFTAs) brought together hundreds of the biggest names in British
bakery to recognise and applaud the people, products and businesses that have helped make the industry
so great.
West End TV star, Denise van Outen, hosted the event and, with a little help from representatives of the 11
category sponsors, presented finalists and winners with their awards. The event was the culmination of
months of judging, tasting, visits to premises and interviews taking place across the country to determine
the worthy winners.
We’re proud to announce that Beachcomber Cakes were one of three cake companies listed as finalists for
the category of “Celebration Cake Businesses of the Year 2017”.
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