Custom Celebration Cakes: Cake Shop Northampton

When you’re celebrating a special occasion, sometimes an off-the-shelf supermarket cake just won't cut it. You need a show-stopping, centrepiece that tastes as incredible as it looks, and can be personalised for that extra special touch.

If you are searching for custom celebration cakes in Northampton, welcome to Gardners Bakery. Famous in Kingsthorpe, our family-run cake shop with over 100 years of baking heritage will become your new go-to now you've found us. Located at 85 Harborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire (NN2 7SL), we combine traditional recipes passed down through generations with modern cake designs.

Whether it’s a milestone birthday, your special wedding day, or a fun corporate photo cake, here is why locals across Northamptonshire choose Gardners.

Why Choose Gardners for Your Custom Cake?

Over a Century of Family Tradition

Established in May 1910 by James and Agnes Gardner, our bakery has been serving Northampton for five generations. Every cake, cookie, and cupcake is handcrafted in our Northampton bakery on original premises using traditional techniques & with recipes passed down through generations.

We've baked hundreds of thousands of custom cakes for family celebrations over the years, and are well-known and trusted in Northamptonshire.

Wide bespoke menu 

No two celebrations are identical, which is why our menu ranges from simple sponges and elaborate tiered creations, to custom cupcakes, iced shortbread and giant cookies.

Custom Birthday Cakes: Trendy drip cakes, retro iced cakes, numbered celebration cakes, sugar paste cake designs and handmade custom icing decorated cakes.

Edible Photo Cakes: Family photos, corporate logos, or kids' favourite characters - Send us your image and we’ll print it directly onto edible paper using our edible printer.

Bespoke Wedding Cakes: If you're a fan of rustic frosting cake designs, we've got the perfect cake range for you. Our signature style is our ruffled frosting, topped with sugar flowers, faux flowers and beyond.

Custom Cookie Favours: Ideal for party bags, baby showers, corporate events, cake tables, wedding favours and gift ideas - Our iced shortbread biscuits are best-sellers and fully customisable. We sell thousands of these every week!

Cupcakes: An easy, less-mess option for your celebrations. Customise your cupcakes so they match your party theme, or add some gluten free, dairy free or egg free cupcakes for guests with intolerances.

Giant Cookies: Ideal for low budget, short notice orders, our giant cookies start from just £19.95 and include a personalised hand piped message.

Takeaway treats: Not looking for anything elaborate, just some tasty treats for your celebration? Our cake counter is full of brownies, biscuits, flapjacks, cake slices and more every day - ready to take away.

Quick & Easy Online Ordering

Life gets busy! That's why you can order your personalised celebration cakes online 24/7 at gardnerscakes.co.uk. Browse our range, choose the perfect design for you then add a custom hand-piped message, and choose your store collection date at checkout.

Pay online (we even take amex for those air miles) and your order will be ready on your chosen date.

For every budget

Not every bespoke cake has to break the bank, our customisable celebration cakes start from just £30.00.

Our smallest size is a 7" round, which comes with a free hand piped personalised message in a colour of your choice. Shop our 'on a budget' range of cakes that have small toppers, for that extra personalised touch for a small additional fee.

Occasion cakes

We've got cakes for every occasion, because every occasion is an excuse for cake - especially when it's from Gardners.

Milestone Birthdays: 1st birthday, Sweet 16, 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, and 80th birthday and beyond - our party cakes help celebrate life's big moments.

Weddings & Pre-Wedding Events: Bespoke wedding cakes and cupcake towers, as well as wedding favours your guests will actually enjoy. Bridal shower cakes and hen party party cakes, Engagement party cakes.

Anniversaries: Silver (25th), Ruby (40th), and Golden (50th) wedding anniversary custom cakes and more, customise the happy couple a cake that they can share with family and friends.

Baby & Family Celebrations: Gender reveal cakes, Baby shower custom cakes as well as Baptism, Christening, Communion & Confirmation cakes and Naming Ceremony cakes.

Cultural & Religious Festivals: Eid Mubarak cakes, Diwali celebrations, Hanukkah, and Chinese New Year party cakes.

Graduations: Celebrate their big day with custom graduation cakes, cupcakes or cookies.

Retirement Parties: Personalised hobby-themed or career retirement cakes.

Promotions & New Job Celebrations: Congratulatory cakes for promotions & career changes, or we'll miss you gifts for coworkers.

Company Anniversaries & Brand Milestones: Celebrate your companies upcoming win.

Product Launches Leave a lasting impression with a cake they can take home and enjoy later.

Corporate Christmas gifts & party favours: Step away from the boring pens and notebooks, celebrate with cakes and cookies.

Employee Appreciation & Team Milestones: Every employee of the month deserves a box of cupcakes.

Seasonal: Christmas centre pieces, Easter dessert cakes, Halloween novelty cakes, Valentines day giant cookies.

Family Days: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day - Let them know how much you care with a custom cake.

Divorce & Breakup Parties: Trendy single celebration cakes.

Housewarming Parties: Good luck in your new home gifts they can share with visitors.

Just because: This is more popular than you might think. Having a bad day? There's nothing stopping you from ordering yourself a custom cake.

How to Order Your Custom Cake in Northampton

Need a cake for this weekend or planning weeks ahead? Here is how to book in with us:

1. Shop Online 24/7: Visit gardnerscakes.co.uk to browse designs with clear, transparent pricing. Basic designs need as little as 2 days notice. Shop online, personalise your choice, choose your date at checkout and pay in full.
2. Pop In-Store: Visit our Kingsthorpe shop at 85 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7SL. Free local street parking is available nearby and we have walls full of display cakes for you to see. No need to book an appointment for ordering your celebration cake, just visit during open hours.
3. Get a Bespoke Quote: For custom themed cakes or for help choosing your design, send an email to info@gardnersbakery.co.uk or a DM on social media with your reference photo or queries.
4. Give us a call: Call us on 01604 458555 during open hours and we can discuss your requirements, we can also take payment for your order.
5. Browse our full collection: Visit GardnersBakery.co.uk to view our main website that features over 2000 of our previous cake designs. These can be ordered in store or over the phone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gardners Bakery located in Northampton?

Our store is located on the Kingsthorpe front at 85 Harborough Road, Northampton, NN2 7SL.

Where can I park?

How much notice do I need to order a custom celebration cake?

For standard signature and basic celebration cakes, we require 1-2 days notice. For detailed bespoke designs, we recommend 3-5 days notice but we always try our best to help last minute.

Do you deliver custom cakes across Northamptonshire?

All our celebration cakes are for in-store collection from our Kingsthorpe bakery, we do not offer a celebration cake delivery service. We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm or Saturday 10am-2pm.

Do you offer same-day cakes?

We almost always have same-day or next-day options for our cakes. The designs are limited and will vary, however if you're in a pickle, give us a call and we'll see what we can magic up. 

We're well-known for short notice cakes, and always try our best to help.