Before you plan a dessert table for a birthday, office party, or graduation, what to ask a home baker before ordering event desserts can save you from missed deadlines, unclear pickup details, and allergy surprises. Kassey's Kitchen is a home bakery in Fullerton, CA that bakes brownie cookies, chocolate chip cookies, mini banana bread, large banana bread loaves, chocolate conchas, and mini cake loaves from scratch, to order, in small batches. Every item is handmade from scratch with no shortcuts, no mixes, and no freezer. When you send a request through the order form, you are not placing a confirmed order. You are opening a conversation about your date, guest count, menu choices, and event logistics.
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What to ask a home baker before ordering event desserts
Most event dessert problems happen before baking starts. A host forgets to ask about lead time and sends a request too late. Another assumes delivery is included and only finds out later that individual orders are pickup only. A third does not mention a tree nut allergy until after the menu is set. Kassey's Kitchen works in small batches and bakes fresh for your date, so the details you share in a request shape what she can do.
Asking clear questions also saves time on both sides. Kassey replies within 24 to 48 hours to confirm details, pricing and the date. Include your event date, guest count, menu choices, and allergy notes in your request. The more specific you are about your event, the fewer follow-up messages you need before you know what is possible.
Kassey caters desserts for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, quinceañeras, corporate events, graduation parties, weddings and holiday parties. The same set of questions applies whether you need a small pickup order or a full dessert table.
Ask about lead time and order deadlines
Lead time is one of the first things to confirm. Regular orders need at least 3 to 5 days. Catering and large orders need at least 2 weeks. Weekends fill up fast, so a Saturday event needs a request earlier than a last minute text. Kassey replies within 24 to 48 hours to confirm details, pricing and the date. That reply matters because your initial request is not a confirmed order.
If you are planning a graduation party, look at planning a dessert table for a graduation party for layout ideas. Then send a request with your event date and guest count. For example, a graduation party within the 20 to 40 guest range may fit the Sweet Treat Table package. Because that is catering, send the request at least 2 weeks before the event, not a few days before.
A regular order is simpler. If you want brownie cookies and mini banana bread for a small gathering, give Kassey at least 3 to 5 days. Mention the planned pickup date in your request so she can tell you whether the date is still open.
Ask about customization and menu options
The core menu is small and specific. Brownie cookies and chocolate chip cookies are $5 for 2. Mini banana bread, chocolate conchas, and mini cake loaves are $5 each. A large banana bread loaf is $25.
Brownie cookies are rich, fudgy brownie-meets-cookie with crisp edges and gooey centers. Chocolate chip cookies are thick, chewy, and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and a hint of vanilla. Chocolate conchas are a Mexican bakery classic with a chocolate twist, soft sweet bread topped with a crispy chocolate shell.
- Cookie Party Favor Bags: $5.50 per bag, 2 cookies per bag, kraft bag with ribbon, custom tag with your message, minimum 20 bags.
- Sweet Treat Table: starting at $250, for 20 to 40 guests, a spread of 2 to 3 baked goods styled to the event theme, cookie assortment, custom signage.
- Full Dessert Catering: custom quote, for 50+ guests, multi-item custom menu, delivered and set up, table setup and styling, custom signage.
Catering packages are fully customizable starting points. You can ask for a combination of brownie cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate conchas, or mini banana bread. If you choose chocolate conchas for an event, ask how to handle them from pickup to table. The guide on how to keep conchas fresh for the next day explains storage. For workplace events, the office holiday party dessert guide shows how a small menu can still feel complete.
Here is a specific request example for a baby shower: "My event date is set, guest count is 28, and I am interested in the Sweet Treat Table with chocolate chip cookies and chocolate conchas. Can you confirm whether custom signage can match my color palette?" That kind of question tells Kassey exactly what to check before she replies. The menu page lists current core items and the dessert catering page explains package options.
Ask about allergen handling and cross-contact
Ask about allergies before you get attached to a menu. Everything at Kassey's Kitchen is made in a home kitchen that handles nuts, dairy, wheat and eggs. Because of that, allergen-free products cannot be guaranteed. If you have a guest with a serious nut allergy or dairy restriction, say so in your order request. The kitchen handles nuts, dairy, wheat and eggs, and allergen-free products cannot be guaranteed. Do not assume that removing an ingredient makes an item safe from cross-contact.
This is not the place to expect a guarantee that a dessert is free of nuts, dairy, wheat, or eggs. The honest answer is that the kitchen handles those common allergens. Ask the question, state the allergy clearly, and let the baker tell you what is possible. Mention allergies early because it may change which menu items fit your event.
Ask about pickup, delivery, and setup
Do not assume every event dessert order includes delivery. Individual orders at Kassey's Kitchen are pickup only. Pickup details are confirmed with your order.
Catering orders can include delivery for an additional fee. The fee may depend on distance. Full Dessert Catering for 50+ guests includes delivery, setup, table setup and styling, and custom signage. If you need a dessert table dropped off and arranged at a venue, ask for a full catering quote rather than ordering individual items and expecting setup.
For a smaller event, ask whether delivery is available and what it costs before you finalize your request. This is especially important for a shower or office event in a rented space, because you may need time to coordinate with a venue.
Ask about pricing, deposits, and payment methods
Get a clear price list in writing. Core individual prices are simple: brownie cookies and chocolate chip cookies are $5 for 2. Mini banana bread, chocolate conchas, and mini cake loaves are $5 each. A large banana bread loaf is $25. Cookie party favor bags are $5.50 per bag with a minimum of 20 bags. The Sweet Treat Table starts at $250. Full Dessert Catering is a custom quote for 50+ guests.
Payment methods Kassey accepts are Venmo, Zelle, Apple Cash, Cash App, PayPal, or cash. For custom or catering orders, a deposit may be required. Catering deposits secure the date, and full payment is due 3 days before the event. Ask what the deposit amount is when you submit your request, and ask for the deadline in writing.
Here is a simple workflow you can follow:
- Send a request through the order form with your date, guest count, menu ideas, and allergy notes.
- Wait for Kassey's reply within 24 to 48 hours.
- Confirm pricing, pickup details or delivery fee, deposit amount, and payment deadline.
- Make the deposit if one is required for your catering order.
- Pay the balance by the due date Kassey gives you.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I send a request for event desserts?
Send a request at least 3 to 5 days before the event for regular orders. Catering and large orders need at least 2 weeks. Weekends fill up fast, so earlier is safer.
Can I request specific dessert combinations for my event?
Yes. Catering packages are fully customizable starting points. You can request combinations of cookies, chocolate conchas, and mini banana bread.
How do you handle allergies or dietary restrictions?
Everything is made in a home kitchen that handles nuts, dairy, wheat and eggs, so allergen-free products cannot be guaranteed. Mention allergies in your order request. Allergen-free products cannot be guaranteed.
Do you offer delivery and setup for larger events?
Individual orders are pickup only. Catering delivery is available for an additional fee, and Full Dessert Catering includes delivery, setup, table styling, and custom signage for 50+ guests.
Is my request automatically confirmed when I submit it?
No. A request through the order form is not a confirmed order. Kassey replies within 24 to 48 hours to confirm details, pricing and the date.
Get started with Kassey's Kitchen
Kassey bakes every order fresh in small batches in Fullerton, CA. Pickup details are confirmed with your order. Request an Order at least 3 to 5 days ahead, or 2 weeks ahead for catering, and she will reply within 24 to 48 hours.