Hello.
I try to project pricing as far as I can, ie; if it’s for next year it’s this year’s prices with an additional 10%. This would just be your estimated price, to be changed/ confirmed at a later stage.
Work out your average wedding cake price (the price of your most popular sized cake) then add 10% (for next year) and work out 50% of that.
You can then use this amount as your ‘set deposit’
Explain to your client that supply costs can not be projected so far in advance and that you will work out an accurate price for them 3/4 months before their wedding date. Obviously their set deposit will then be included in what they will need to pay.
I hope you understand what I mean? :)
Good luck!
Xxx
Chef Sam, BLOG: http://chefsamcakes.blogspot.com/, FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/chefsamcakes
