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A dessert is more than just a sweet ending to a meal. It’s an experience you want your guests to hold on to long after the celebration concludes. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a corporate party, or a wedding, how you serve dessert can influence the personality of your event.
So, which should you select: a classic single dessert or a table filled with several dessert offerings?
Factors to Consider in Your Dessert Selection
When choosing between a single dessert or several mini desserts for events such as dinner parties or wedding receptions, think about the following:
- Guest count and venue: Large, single desserts work best with smaller, seated events where guests are served directly at their tables. Mini desserts are better for venues with a larger number of guests or for informal or outdoor events where guests are moving freely throughout the space.
- Budget: While miniature desserts offer variety, they may cost more per guest than a single dessert, depending on the types you order.
- Logistical needs: Large cakes, such as multi-tiered wedding cakes, require extra handling during delivery, cutting, and serving.
- Symbolism and Tradition: For events such as birthdays and weddings, large cakes are symbolic and more traditional. They’re often the focal point for moments like cake cuttings and ceremonial photos.
What Occasions Are Best for Mini Desserts?
Mini desserts for parties work well when:
- You’re expecting a large number of guests.
- You’re hosting a cocktail-style party.
- You’re expecting adults and children at the party.
- You’re planning a buffet-style event.
What Treats Work Best for Mini Desserts?
If you’re considering mini desserts for your celebration, the following work particularly well:
- Macaron towers
- Mini dessert shooters
- Mini fruit tarts or lemon bars
- Mini seasonal cheesecakes
What Occasions Are Best for Single Desserts?
Classic single desserts, like a multi-tiered cake, are best when served for the following:
- Celebrations or events that incorporate cultural or customary cake-cutting traditions
- Celebrations that require a specific time designation for serving desserts
- Formal sit-down dinners
- Small to medium-sized guest lists
A Blend of Both
Depending on the event, you can serve a classic dessert along with a variety of mini desserts. For example, a small wedding cake paired with a mini dessert bar can serve the interests of guests and the wedding couple. This arrangement works well for cake-cutting photos and mixing and mingling with guests afterward.
Make a Statement With Sweets From Frost Artisan Bakery
Whether you’re choosing a classic cake or mini desserts for your event, make them an experience with the help of Frost Artisan Bakery. If you’re planning a special gathering and need help with sweet treats, call us or stop in. We offer cakes, mini dessert bars, cake truffles, and more to complement any special occasion.
