History of Cariad Cakes and Customer Comments

Cariad Cakes was formed 10 years ago in 2002 in Ludlow. Now based on the Welsh borders, the company, set up by local husband and wife team Kay and David Fletcher, creates unique artisan cakes, completely handmade and baked to perfection.

The strong ethical stance of the company and the desire to use only the best locally sourced ingredients ensures that all cakes are 100% vegetarian friendly, with an ever increasing range that already includes Rich Lemon & Sultana Fruit Cake, Zingy Lemon Madeira and Chocolate Heaven Cake.

The company has since won several international Great Taste awards presented by the Guild of Fine Food Retailers. Our Shropshire Hills Cake, White Star Fruit Cake and Shropshire Raspberry & Honey Cake are all major award winners. The 2006 Silver Award winner was our Gluten & Wheat free Orchard Plum & Ginger cake.  
Our Raisin Ginger Cake won the 2 star Gold Award in the 2009 Great Taste Awards, while our Gluten Free Chocolate Fruit Cake was Shortlisted for the 2011 Free From Awards.

                                                                                                          
Now with exclusive dairy free, sugar free and gluten/wheat free lines, Cariad Cakes are available from fine food stores and delicatessens across the country. They can also be found at selected food festivals and by mail order direct from this website.

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We value customer comments and feedback. Here are a few testimonials we have received:

"Totally brilliant cake" Phil Rickman, author, Peterchurch

"Thank you so much for sending the cake so promptly. It was just what was needed and the recipient was delighted" Mr & Mrs K, Carmarthen

"The Sugar Free cake is still talked about with great delight. Excellent company" Mrs C, Hythe

"A delicious cake...slow burn enjoyment. I enjoyed the cake, I like the ethos and love the vegetarian friendly set up" Mr A, Telford

"I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful cakes that arrived today.As always they are a delight to receive. This year I am giving the Christmas cakes as gifts which I know will be treasured"  Mr & Mrs C, Chelmsford

"I just wanted to let you know that I ordered a number of cakes from you as gifts for friends and relatives this Christmas - and everyone told me how lovely the cakes were and how much they enjoyed them!  There was much enthusing over the packaging and ribbons as well as the cakes themselves. It was an excellent choice of gift. I shall certainly be using you again for those special occasions". Mrs S, Aberdare