Amazing Options for Catering in Shanghai
Here it is ladies and gents, a go-to list to take the stress out of throwing that party everyone wants you to. Because lets face it, getting the perfect cake for your prima donna friend can be tricky, and who wants to cook or have to tidy up when all you want is to also par-tay? Look no further, here are your custom cake makers and caterers to help you enjoy the day - and put the happy into hosting!
CUSTOMISED CAKES
1. Mavi Dessert – Shabana Gulrajani
Creating sweets to satisfy the most sophisticated of palates is Mavi Desserts. A lawyer turned follower-of-passion (baking), hers are concoctions that are both aesthetically pleasing and tasty. Discussing a concept in advance with her clients and also researching an idea or theme herself, she loves the creative process that ends in something beautiful. Choose from flavors such as Carrot, Orange, Red Velvet, Marble, French Vanilla, eggless flavors and 3D designs. Contact (Wechat): wxid_drykzzqqedzt12
2. The Cake Room
A custom cake design studio with unique attention to detail, these artisan treats are full of fresh, high quality and rich ingredients. From unusual cake flavors such as Watermelon and Bubble Gum to the more standard Vanilla, Rum and Red Velvet, you may also choose fillings of Berries, Dulce le Leche with various ganache and buttercream flavors. Offering egg, dairy and gluten free options, they truly ‘cater’ to all! Contact (Wechat): thecakeroomshanghai
3. Egg Shanghai
This famed all-day breakfast spot also have a full bakery with interesting flavor combinations (Chocolate Brownie with Sichuan Peppercorn Peanut, Coffee doughnuts with Salted Caramel drizzle, Lemon-thyme loaf, Coconut-pandan pound cake). They take custom cake orders so if your high-maintenance pal just needs that Szechuan peppercorn with Caramel cake for her birthday - you know where to head! Contact:(Email): hello@eggshanghai.com.
4. ‘Sugar Mama’ – Shareena Mundodi
Cakes as customised art is what drives this ‘sugar mama’ as she creates bespoke pieces just to suit your style, personality and occasion. From cookies, muffins, cupcakes, brownies, lemon bars and even her popular and unique home made Twix bars - let her out-of-the-box ideas flow forth to your cake – and then into your satisfied belly! Contact (Wechat): shazzer78.
5. Mr. Waffle
Talk about thinking outside the (cake) box!! With mobility and convenience, waffles can be a great alternative to cake! Whether you’re organizing an office party or planning a birthday surprise, the "Belgium on Wheels” program makes it possible to have fresh waffles with ice cream anywhere! Toppings (fresh cream, Belgian chocolate, fruit, marshmallows and nuts) are thrown in for free and at 30RMB a serving (if you’re not the one footing the bill) - we love the “on the go” concept! Contact (Wechat): mr-waffle
6. Shanghai Bakery
Creating what they call ‘love-packed’ pastries, Shanghai Bakery creates everything from scratch, consciously avoiding processed or industrialised products. Embracing a ‘food as medicine’ concept, they create personalised cakes that can be vegan-friendly, gluten and/or sugar free too. Contact (Wechat): theshanghaibakery or phone 18616771048.
CATERING SERVICES
7. FabFoodz Catering – Els Nissens and Lina Awada
A mutual love of food brought these two ladies together and Fabfoodz is the result! They cater your private parties and corporate events with the finest of finger food flair and now with Kate and Kimi as a catering partner, they are constantly developing new concepts & menus. Set to rebrand and expand - book ‘em before you can’t! Contact (Email): Fabfoodz@yahoo.com
Websites: www.fabfoodz.webs.com, www.kateandkimi.com/catering.html.
8. Geneva Catering Services
For good old comfort food catering, look no further that Geneva Catering. With a Swiss chef at the helm they offer BBQ Grilled Food, finger food and catering of European foods for corporate and other functions (audio-visual equipment and beverages may also be provided). With an every growing clientele, they are a solid choice with schools, companies, and private parties in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces too! Contact (Wechat): zhangfucheng013512
9. Dutch Pies
Don’t feel like lunch or dinner catered? Go for a happy medium of Afternoon Tea! Choose from a Dessert Table of home made pies and cakes, add on free flow iced or hot tea/coffees/smoothies or hot chocolate (made on site from the ‘real thing’!), even eggnog if you so fancy! Offering a range of pies from Rice Pudding to Cherry to Pear and Fig, Mango, and Pecan together with a range of cakes, you will certainly keep the gals happy with this one! Contact (Wechat): dutchpies or Email info@dutchpies.com.
10. Social Supply
Want someone to do it all with aplomb and then some? Social Supply is an ‘everything events’ company that doesn’t only manage events, they co-ordinate catering from some of Shanghai’s best restaurants. Catering events such as FEAST, or the Aman Shanghai launch, you know the food they’ll provide ‘aint something to stinge on and guests will be wow-ed! Website: www.socialsupply.com Contact (Wechat): camdenhauge
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