Right. Number eight candles now.
Eight's a good one. Infinity sideways. Lucky in some cultures. Two zeros stacked. Four twos. Works on loads of levels.
These are metallic number eights.
Shiny. Silver or gold depending what I've got. Or what you choose. Look dead smart on a cake. Much better than those cheap ones that go crooked.
Why number eight?
Eighth birthdays obviously. Eight years old. Still a kid but getting there. Reading chapter books. Having actual conversations.
Also 18th birthdays. Legal adult. Big deal. Huge actually. 80th birthdays. The big eight oh. Massive milestone. Very popular. 28th. 38th. 48th. Any age with an eight in it really.
Infinity symbol. Eight on its side is infinity. Good for anniversaries. Forever. That sort of thing.
Lucky in Chinese culture. Very lucky actually. Big for Chinese New Year. Weddings. Celebrations.
What you need to know.
They're metallic. Shiny. Reflect the light. Look good in photos. Standard candle size so they fit in most cakes. Not those massive chunky ones. Just normal.
Pack of one. Number eight. You might need more than one if you're doing double digits. 88 needs two eights. 80 needs an 8 and a 0. You get it.
Who's buying these?
Eighth birthdays. Eight years old. Getting clever now.
18th birthdays. Legal adult. Very very popular.
80th birthdays. The big eight oh. Huge milestone. Very popular.
28th, 38th, 48th. Any age with an eight.
58th, 68th, 78th. Getting up there.
88th. Double eights. Very lucky. Looks amazing.
98th. Nearly a century. Respect.
100th? No that's different. 108th maybe. Very optimistic but lovely.
Anniversary people. Eighth anniversary. Bronze traditionally but candles work too.
Infinity symbol. For forever couples. Very romantic.
Chinese customers. Eight is very lucky. Big for celebrations.
Chinese New Year. Year of the whatever but eight is always lucky.
Anyone doing a themed cake and wanting the numbers to match.
People who've bought the number eight balloon and want the candle to match. Looks good together.
Do they come in different colours?
Yeah. Usually silver or gold. Sometimes rose gold if I've got them. Select at checkout what you want. If I'm out of one I'll message you and see if the other works.
How long do they burn?
Long enough. Few minutes. You're not lighting them hours before. Light just before singing. They'll last through Happy Birthday easy.
Can I get other numbers?
Yeah. Got a separate listing for each number. 0 through 9. Mix and match. Build whatever age you need.
When should I order?
Few days notice if you can. If you're in a panic and need them same day message me. Might have some in stock. Might not. I'll tell you straight.
Collection or delivery?
Collect with your cake. Or I can deliver if you're getting other stuff. Probably not worth delivery just for candles but you do you.
One thing to mention.
They're candles. They burn. Don't leave them with kids unsupervised. Obvious but got to say it. Eight year olds are fast and think they're invincible. Including fire. They're not.
Also the metallic finish might scratch a bit if you rub them. Handle gently. They're for looking at not stress testing.
Right. That's the number eight candles done.
Infinity sideways. Lucky number. Perfect for 18ths. 80ths. 88ths. Any age with an eight really. Or forever couples.
Product Life After Purchase
Our fresh cream cakes have a fridge shelf life of 24 hours and should be consumed within this time. For best results, place the cake in the refrigerator within 45 minutes (maximum 2 hours) of purchase and store at a temperature between 2°C and 5°C.
Refund Policy
We do not offer refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled collection or delivery time. Refunds are also not provided for failed deliveries or cakes that remain uncollected for any reason.
Vanilla sponge eggless:
Wheat Flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, rapeseed oil, maltodextrin, modified starch, whey powder (milk), raising agents: E450, E500, salt, flavourings, stabilisers: E412, E415, emulsifiers: E471, E475, colour: E160a(ii).
Vanilla cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene).
Chocolate Truffle:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene). Sugar, palm oil, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifiers: soya lecithin, E476.
Chocolate eggless sponge:
Wheat flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), sugar, Dextrose, Concentrated whey protein (Milk), Cocoa Powder, Raising agents E500, E450, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers E475, E471, E481, Cellulose Fibre, Salt, flavouring, stabilliser E415
Chocolate cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), Dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (Trisodium citrate, Disodium phosphate), Stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), Gelling agent (sodium alginate), Flavouring, colour (Beta-carotene). Sugar, Palm Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers: Soya Lecithin, E476. Glucose syrup, water, fat reduced cocoa powder, colour (E155, E133), Flavouring, acidity regulator(E260).
The delivery drivers aim to deliver your order within the selected time slot. However, delays may occur due to circumstances beyond our control, such as traffic. If this happens, we will try to contact you using the phone number you provided.
When the driver arrives, they will knock or ring the bell. If there is no response, they will attempt to call you. If still unanswered, the order will be returned to our store. In such cases, you will need to contact us to arrange redelivery (charged at our standard delivery rate) or collect your order from our store free of charge. Delivery charges are non-refundable.
If you miss your scheduled delivery day and request a refund or a replacement cake for the next day, an additional charge will apply.
For flats or apartment buildings, we kindly ask that you meet the driver at the main entrance.
On receiving your order, please check your cake carefully, especially the written message and its condition. Any damage must be reported immediately. Please take clear photos, inform the driver, and refuse the delivery if necessary. Once a delivery is accepted and the driver has left, it becomes more difficult for us to investigate. As we work with third-party couriers, minor imperfections may occur. While we strive to fulfil every order with care, we ask for your understanding of slight damages. If your cake arrives in poor condition, please take photos and return it with the driver to the store for a refund.
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Available delivery slots:
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