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Hi, I'm Hayley 👋
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Hayley is honestly a cake wizard, she is so incredibly talented at baking the most delicious and beautiful cakes that all our guests were obsessed with!
Published cake artist, Hayley Lankston of Dollybird Bakes working from her studio based in Launceston, sitting just on the Cornwall / Devon boarder serving the south west with her bespoke creations
Dollybird Bakes Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£240
Maximum price
£1,500
The cost of any cake will depend upon the size, shape of the tiers and the level of detail in your desired design. Please check my website for a price guide or get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
Dollybird Bakes Details

Dietary Options

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Vegan catering
Vegetarian

General Services

Tastings
Last-Minute Orders
Tiered Cakes
Physical Shop / Studio
Cupcakes
Delivery
Treats and Favours
Bespoke Design
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Set-Up
Macarons
Brownies
Dollybird Bakes Full Description
Dollybird Bakes is known for it's attention to detail, straight edges, creative designs, and delicious bakes. Designing, creating, making and baking from her cake studio in Cornwall. Each cake is baked by Hayley, sourcing and supporting other local business wherever possible, using the finest ingredients available. Hayley's creations & designs have been featured in national and international publications including OK Magazine, Cake Masters Magazine, Weddings Cakes Magazine, You & Your Wedding & Your Wedding. She has also been commissioned to create tutorials for international magazines and a worldwide icing manufacturer. Established in 2012, Hayley has been lucky enough to have been taught by some of the industry's leaders such as: Master Chocolatier & Bake Off's Creme de la Creme winner Mark Tilling, Sharon Wee, Tracey James of 'Cotton & Crumbs', Tracy Rothwell of 'Little Cherry Cake Company' & Zoe's Fancy Cakes! In an ever changing creative environment, Hayley takes time each year to develop and further her skills as she feels its important to keep current and up to date. Get in touch for an informal chat or book a consultation.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Hayley
Hi! Firstly congratulation's on your engagement and forthcoming wedding! Eeek now the exciting bit happens, all that planning & gathering of ideas to tell your story, no two stories or couples are the same, and that’s one of the many aspects I love about my job. Have a look through my profile, take a look at my website for images of my work, and couple reviews. If you like what you see & hear, and would like me to be part of your day to would be wonderful to hear from you. Happy planning!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1
Reviews
(16)
Alba
Happy couple married in August
August 2025
Everything we envisioned!

Hayley from Dolly Bird Bakes was absolutely amazing! Everything I envisioned for our wedding cake, she brought to life perfectly – capturing a touch of Spanish influence amongst the greenery and rustic charm of Bradstone Manor, where we held our reception. We chose both carrot cake and lemon & elderflower, and even my partner (who is not usually a cake person!) absolutely loved them. From start to finish, Hayley was a pleasure to work with. No task was too big – she even arrived at 10am to set up – and her attention to detail was incredible. The taster box she sent us when choosing our flavours was such a thoughtful touch, and we loved it so much that we saved some in the freezer to enjoy again later. We truly couldn’t have chosen anyone better for our wedding cake and would wholeheartedly recommend Hayley to anyone!

Jess and Chris
Happy couple married in September
October 2024
Wedding of our dreams!

We would like to say thank you so much to Hayley for our beautiful wedding cake, it looked and tasted absolutely gorgeous! Having never ordered a professional cake before we weren't sure of the process, but Hayley was very clear and emailed back so quickly. The sample box was amazing (may have been the best post I've ever had) and Hayley was very reassuring when we advise of our allergies. Thank you so much Hayley! I would 100% recommend your services to anyone looking for their dream cake! 🍰

Anna & Bawren
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Beautiful wedding cake!!

Thank you so much for our beautiful wedding cake, everyone was talking about it and we had such a special day! Thank you for being so welcoming and thoughtful in your planning, if you need a wedding cake, Hayley is the best! Thank you so much! X

Emily & Tom
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Simply stunning cake!

Wow is the first word we said when we saw the cake. Hayley was brilliant from start to end, she was in regular contact with us when discussing cake flavours, she send out a large sample of different flavours and we got to choose most of them - they were all delicious, it was very hard to choose. Hayley was very accommodating to our choices when we wanted to make a change to one of the flavours. During our zoom call Hayley was incredibly through and went through everything with us and really wanted to make sure the look of the cake was how we wanted it. On the day Hayley delivered the most beautiful cake, it was everything and more than I had hoped for. The way Hayley used the florals really complemented the cake. Once the cake had to sadly be cut up we got to taste it, it is delicious and very quickly got devoured! Thank you so much!

Kate and Joe
Happy couple married in January
March 2024
Delicious cake

I'm so glad that we chose Hayley to create the beautiful cake for our wedding in January - three tiers, three different flavours, each as delicious as the others :) More than just the amazing cake though, Hayley was a dream supplier - timely and helpful responses to queries, offering help and assistance, and able to understand and work to our needs with no worries. I really can't recommend Dollybird Bakes enough. Thank you for everything, Hayley!

Leanne & Daniel
Happy couple married in February
January 2024
Above and beyond...

Stand-out, without a shadow of a doubt, was Hayley herself. She is such a kind, caring soul, full of advice and tips, with a genuine care and passion for what she does, wanting to see happy couples have their version of a perfect wedding. We really appreciate the above-and-beyond approach throughout, from our first outreach to post-wedding. We cannot recommend Hayley highly enough for her talent and expertise. Our special day simply wouldn't have been the same without Hayley! From the bottom of

Amy & Solomon
Happy couple married in June
January 2024
Most amazing cake... - Email Thank You

Thank you so so much for the most amazing cake we have ever laid eyes on! You blew it out of the water, we couldnt take our eyes off it. So from the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful for you creating our beautiful cake and setting it up to perfection. 

Katie & Joe
Happy couple married in January
January 2024
Knocked it out of the park - Email Thank You

I just wanted to message and say thank you so much for providing the cake and cupcakes for our wedding on Saturday. I am sorry that I didn't get to see and thank you personally! But you absolutely knocked it out of the park - the cake was exactly as I'd pictured it, and just as delicious (or at least, from the carrot cake tier that I was able to get a piece of 😅). Fortunately we have been able to bring some home with us and have frozen it, so hope we'll be able to further enjoy it at some point

Megan Uttley
Happy couple married in June
January 2024
Cake Wizard

Hayley is honestly a cake wizard, she is so incredibly talented at baking the most delicious and beautiful cakes that all our guests were obsessed with! From the tasting box (delivered in mint condition via post as we live over 300 miles away), planning emails, to the final cake, cupcakes and macaroons we honestly could not have asked for more. Hayley was an absolute delight to work with and we really appreciated being able to rent the cake stand from her. See more at link below

Laura & Thomas
Happy couple married in May
January 2024
Tasted so Good!

Hayley did our 2 tier semi naked cake for our wedding at Tredudwell Manor on Wednesday 17th May 2023. The wedding cake was absolutely DELICIOUS! All guests commented on how amazing it tasted and we was eating cake 4 days after our wedding but nothing was wasted as it tasted soooooo good. Highly recommend Hayley at Dollybird bakes.

Dollybird Bakes Location & Contact Details
Address
Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
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FAQs
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Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Clean, contemporary, polished, yummy, chic

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Contemporary, Clean, Feminine, Creative, Diverse

What about your business are you most proud of?

Many couples come back to order christening cakes / baby showers / anniversary cakes from me - Every commission is valued and appreciated, and the fact that my couples come back to share more of their big life events with me and cake is a 'pinch me' moment.

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If you know the suppliers, venues etc that you want its never too early to book! Secure your date with your chosen supplier and you can finalise the finer points of your requirements at a later point. Many specialist suppliers only take on a limited number of weddings per week, secure your date early to avoid disappointment!

What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Secure your suppliers sooner rather than later... if you like a particular wedding supplier, don't be afraid to 'save the date' with them. Most are happy to do so with a small deposit and then you can firm up all the finer points / specifics of your order nearer the wedding date when more of the key wedding details are settled upon.

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A bespoke mount Everest cake of course?! The couple got engaged at base camp and I recreated the proposal scene in cake form at the brides request, it was a complete surprise for the groom on the wedding day.

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After flying as Cabin Crew for British Airways for 10 years, I decided to start a family. After my children I didn't wish to work away from them so I turned a passion for cakes into a business. I attended many courses & classes to develop my skills and learn new ones. Dollybird bakes was established in 2012, and have grown year on year.

I now have a studio in my home so the commute is not too far!

What would be your show stopper in the Great British Bake Off?

I was asked to apply for 'Bake Off - Professionals' - I'm camera shy so feel more confident behind the scenes. I think my show stopper would be something costal, being by the sea I love creating sea-inspired cakes - I'm also a lover of brownie and macarons too so maybe they would feature too. I'd need much longer than the few hours they give you in the tent tho, that's a little unrealistic.

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