Dreaming of running your own cake shop? Whether you’re a home baker ready to scale or an entrepreneur eyeing a new venture, opening a cake shop in the UK can be both exciting and profitable – if done right. At Fridges World, we help transform ideas into beautifully finished cake shops. Here’s your guide to getting started. 1. Secure a Suitable Location & Lease Agreement Finding the right unit is key. Here’s what to check: Footfall: Busy high streets or near schools, stations, or offices are ideal. Unit Type & Size: A compact space may work if most items are takeaway. Use Class: Cake shops typically fall under Class E, which allows baking and retail together. 🧁 Tip: Make sure the lease permits food preparation on site – especially if you’re baking or finishing cakes in-house. 2. Food Licence & Legal Requirements Before selling cakes, you must register with your local council at least 28 days before opening. There is no fee, but compliance is mandatory. Also consider: Food Hygiene Rating: This will be displayed publicly – keep your premises spotless from day one. Allergen Labelling & Natasha’s Law: Ensure every item is labelled clearly if made, wrapped, and displayed. 3. Design the Perfect Cake Display Counter Presentation sells. We recommend a custom-made refrigerated display counter with the following: Curved or flat glass fronts for a premium look Ambient & chilled zones for cupcakes, cheesecakes, tarts, and pastries Storage compartments under the counter for boxes, tools, and stock Branding (logo, colours, LED lighting) built into the counter All our displays are made to fit your layout – from boutique to bold. 4. Equipment Checklist for a Cake Shop Aside from your display counter, you’ll likely need: Fridges & Freezers: For cream cakes, ingredients, and prepped items Coffee Machine: Add drinks for higher profit margins (leasing options available) Baking Equipment: Mixers, ovens, cooling racks (especially if baking on site) Packaging Station: For cake boxes, bags, and labels 5. Leasing Options for Coffee Machines Many cake shops boost income by offering hot drinks. Instead of paying thousands upfront, consider leasing a commercial coffee machine. Fridges World can connect you with suppliers who offer: Lease-to-own options Servicing included Barista training on request 6. Let Fridges World Handle Your Fit-Out We make it easy to launch your cake shop with confidence. ✅ We offer: Fully custom-made refrigerated counters Display fridges, undercounter chillers, and freezers Visual layout and 3D designs Coffee machine leasing support Delivery, installation, and aftercare Start Your Cake Shop Journey with Fridges World Let’s build your brand together – beautifully and professionally. 📞 Call us: +44 20 4621 9999 💬 WhatsApp: 07500 493168 🌍 www.fridgesworld.co.uk
Dreaming of running your own cake shop? Whether you’re a home baker ready to scale or an entrepreneur eyeing a new venture, opening a cake shop in the UK can be both exciting and profitable – if done right.At Fridges World, we help transform ideas into beautifully finished cake shops. Here’s your guide to getting started.1. Secure a Suitable Location & Lease AgreementFinding the right unit is key. Here’s what to check:Footfall: Busy high streets or near schools, stations, or offices are ideal.Unit Type & Size: A compact space may work if most items are takeaway.Use Class: Cake shops typically fall under Class E, which allows baking and retail together.🧁 Tip: Make sure the lease permits food preparation on site – especially if you’re baking or finishing cakes in-house.2. Food Licence & Legal RequirementsBefore selling cakes, you must register with your local council at least 28 days before opening. There is no fee, but compliance is mandatory.Also consider:Food Hygiene Rating: This will be displayed publicly – keep your premises spotless from day one.Allergen Labelling & Natasha’s Law: Ensure every item is labelled clearly if made, wrapped, and displayed.3. Design the Perfect Cake Display CounterPresentation sells.We recommend a custom-made refrigerated display counter with the following:Curved or flat glass fronts for a premium lookAmbient & chilled zones for cupcakes, cheesecakes, tarts, and pastriesStorage compartments under the counter for boxes, tools, and stockBranding (logo, colours, LED lighting) built into the counterAll our displays are made to fit your layout – from boutique to bold.4. Equipment Checklist for a Cake ShopAside from your display counter, you’ll likely need:Fridges & Freezers: For cream cakes, ingredients, and prepped itemsCoffee Machine: Add drinks for higher profit margins (leasing options available)Baking Equipment: Mixers, ovens, cooling racks (especially if baking on site)Packaging Station: For cake boxes, bags, and labels5. Leasing Options for Coffee MachinesMany cake shops boost income by offering hot drinks. Instead of paying thousands upfront, consider leasing a commercial coffee machine.Fridges World can connect you with suppliers who offer:Lease-to-own optionsServicing includedBarista training on request6. Let Fridges World Handle Your Fit-OutWe make it easy to launch your cake shop with confidence.✅ We offer:Fully custom-made refrigerated countersDisplay fridges, undercounter chillers, and freezersVisual layout and 3D designsCoffee machine leasing supportDelivery, installation, and aftercareStart Your Cake Shop Journey with Fridges WorldLet’s build your brand together – beautifully and professionally.📞 Call us: +44 20 4621 9999💬 WhatsApp: 07500 493168🌍 www.fridgesworld.co.uk