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About
Hello, and thanks for stopping by!
The best way to celebrate is usually with a cake.
My base starting price is $150. Tastings start at $60 for three sample cakes, $90 for 6 flavor sample cakes. Plus a delivery fee. I can only do tastings for orders starting at over $500.
I do not do private lessons; baking takes hours and ends up being a full day event.
I'm a culinary school graduate with over 10 years of restaurant experience, and over 15 years with specialty cake and dessert experience. I love to bake with fresh, organic, ingredients,
and to experiment with new flavors, textures, and cuisines to keep it interesting and to challenge myself.
My first and biggest passion is for baking and desserts! I make one of a kind, boutique cakes that can't be found in a store.
I absolutely love making cakes: Wedding, birthday, anything really. From simple elegance to elaborate carved and sculpted cakes. I really enjoy doing table-scapes and dessert bars/buffets with lots of variety as well. Weddings can be such a hit with something as simple as a show stopper of a dessert bar! I have an eye for detail and design and think a table can make quite the statement with the right flowers, colors and props.
I charge delivery fees for cakes based on per mile or time, which ever is less.
Base delivery starting fee is $50.
My base starting price for cakes is $150.
Happy Eating - Chef K 🍾🍰
Overview
Hired 35 times
Background checked
1 employee
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun7:00 am - 10:00 pmMon7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.
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2021
Services offered
Event type
Social occasion
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (non-alcoholic)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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29 reviews
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Alisha S.
Sep 8, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kristen exceeded my expectations on this cake. When a 7 year old wants a snake cake and reputable bakeries around town wouldn’t make one, I reached out to Kristen and she never hesitated on committing to the job. She did a phenomenal job and everyone was asking who did the cake. He was definitely a happy 7 year old at his party and so excited to see his snake cake. Kristen is now our go to for all cake needs.
Details: Sheet cake • Standard cake • I'm flexible • Marble • Buttercream • 30 servings or fewer • $$$ (Premium) • Don't need to rent cake stands • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Cakes
Haley L.
Jun 21, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We loved working with Zest and Berry!! She is very punctual and very responsive. Not to mention the delicious treats. She made our sweetheart cake and 100 cupcakes for our wedding and it was everything I envisioned. 100% will be hiring again for our next event!! Thank you again!!
Details: Individual / cupcakes • Naked cake • Standard cake • Lace cake • 1 tier • Marble • Buttercream • 30 servings or fewer • $$ (Standard) • Don't need to rent cake stands • Don't need delivery • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Cakes
Emily A.
Aug 30, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
We got cupcakes and brookies from Kirsten for our wedding recently. Working with Kirsten was amazing!!! She asked for our ideas on what we wanted, but we also loved getting her input on everything. She was very responsive throughout the entire process and flexible as we made a few changes to the amount we needed. And the cupcakes/ brookies were delicious!! The cupcakes turned out beautiful and we loved Kirsten’s idea of making them into different flowers. This fit perfectly with our wedding decor. Our guests devoured everything and raved about the different flavors. Thank you, Kirsten, for making this process so easy and fun. Highly recommend working with Kirsten and having her as the baker for your event!
Details: Individual / cupcakes • Standard cake • 1 tier • Carrot • Red velvet • Chocolate • Strawberry • Marble • Vanilla • Buttercream • 91 - 120 servings • $ (Basic) • Don't need to rent cake stands • Need delivery • At the pro’s location
Wedding Cakes
Victoria S.
May 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Kirsten was fabulous to work with. We were long distance planning a wedding in Colorado from NJ - she was so patient with all my questions. The cake looked and tasted wonderful! Would highly recommend.
Details: Traditional stack cake • Naked cake • 1 tier • Vanilla • Fruit filled • Whipped cream • 30 servings or fewer • $ (Basic) • Don't need to rent cake stands • Don't need delivery • My home, venue, etc.
Wedding Cakes
Katie L.
Jun 28, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had a birthday cake made for my wife. The fondant work was great. The flavor was an earl gray tea with berry filling. Not to sweet. It was perfect!!! We will be using this baker again for the baby shower!!! Thanks so much for making a virtual birthday a fun time!!!
Details: Cupcakes • Cakes • 1 dozen • Birthday party • Need delivery • At the pro’s location
Pastry Chef and Cake Making Services
Credentials
Background Check
Kirsten Horn
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I'm a boutique cake maker, my cakes are one of a kind, art pieces. I charge for the artistry and the time it takes to bring it all together.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to get to know all the details about what a person wants in their cake before I get started. Then I'll make a sketch with all those details and all the info on it before I send it over for approval.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a college degree in culinary arts and a minor in nutrition.
I have a huge garden and my strong suit is working with organic ingredients.