A birthday cake parcel needs two things to work together: a gift the recipient will enjoy and a realistic plan for its arrival. Start with the birthday date and address, then choose how you would like to personalise the gift.
Our birthday postal products include card-based and personalised cake options. Check the named product's contents before ordering, especially if you want enough cake to share.
A card with two slices
The Happy Birthday Cake Card contains two honey-cake slices and offers a personalised front message, with a free gift note. It is useful when you want the greeting and treat together in one parcel.
For a milestone, the 50th Birthday Cake Slice Card also contains two slices. The occasion and presentation differ; it is not automatically a larger serving of cake.
A photo or message on the cake
Birthday Gift by Post offers a photo or message on the honey cake, with a personal card. Choose it when the image or wording on the cake is part of the gift idea. Confirm the portion quantity and any personalisation requirements for your order.
Message ideas include “Happy birthday, Anna”, “A little birthday treat from all of us” or “Enjoy a slice and put your feet up”. Use the wording you would naturally write to that person, and check the spelling of names and ages.
Plan for the birthday without assuming a delivery guarantee
Tell us the birthday date before ordering. We will confirm the preparation and delivery arrangements before payment. Free tracked delivery is included for our postal products within mainland England, Scotland and Wales. Standard arrival dates are estimates unless we expressly agree a required delivery date.
If you would prefer the gift to arrive before the birthday, agree that plan and make sure the recipient can store it according to the supplied instructions. Do not assume that ordering a set number of days ahead guarantees the exact date. Our postal delivery guide explains the stages.
Check the gift as a complete order
- Confirm the recipient's full address and whether they will be there.
- Choose the quantity for one person or for sharing.
- Confirm the name, age, photo and separate gift-note text.
- Discuss allergies before preparation; read our allergen information.
- Tell us the occasion date and agree the delivery service.
For a birthday party needing a full centrepiece, use our portions guide and custom cake enquiry. A small posted gift and a party cake solve different needs.
