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What is...
cake maker and decorator insurance?
When making elaborate birthday treats, cupcakes for a baby shower or even three-tier wedding cakes, you never know when the cake could crumble.
Even the cheeriest of jobs, like cake making and decorating, come with risks.
A customer could claim your cake gave them food poisoning, or a customer could slip and fall in your kitchen when visiting to discuss designs - whether you’re a small business or self-employed, the risks can seem endless.
Having the right insurance in place for your cake business can help give you protection and peace of mind so you can focus on the next celebration.
What cake makers and decorators can we cover?
Whether you run a small local business or work alone, we can help find you cover, whatever type of cakes you bake! Including, but not limited to:
- Home-based cake makers
- Custom wedding cake specialists
- Birthday cake creators
- Celebration cake designers
- Commercial bakery owners
- Mobile cake decorators
- Pop-up cake stalls
- Cake class instructors
Even if your niche isn’t listed, it’s likely we can still help. Start a quote online to get started.
Why do cake makers need insurance?
From cupcakes to wedding cakes, no matter what you’re working on, the risks are likely to be similar. You could run into the following:
- A customer claims your cake gave food poisoning
- A fire, flood or other insured event damages your kitchen in your commercial space
- A customer or visitor slips and falls in your workspace
- An employee suffers a severe burn while carrying out work for you
If you hire anyone (including volunteers), you’ll need to take out employers’ liability insurance, which is a legal requirement. If you are self-employed and work alone, you won’t need this.
What does cake maker insurance cover?
Policies will vary per provider, and terms and conditions apply, so always check the small print in your policy wording to see what’s included and excluded. Your insurance cover could include:
Employers’ liability insurance
In case an employee gets ill or injured because of the work they do for you. A legal requirement if you have employees.
Public liability insurance
In case you injure someone or damage something while providing your services
Product liability insurance
Covers legal and compensation costs if a claim is made because a baked good you sold causes harm to a customer.
Personal accident insurance
In case you injure yourself on the job and can’t work.
Business equipment insurance
Covers theft or damage to your expensive baking equipment.
What doesn’t it cover?
Although not every insurer is the same, you are likely to see some exclusions. Always refer to your policy wording to see what’s included and excluded: You may see the following exclusions:
- Deliberate negligence of food safety standards
- Damage from poor maintenance of equipment
- Pre-existing equipment issues
- Other business activities you haven’t declared
- General wear and tear
Always tell your broker details of your business activities so they can arrange the right cover for your needs.
How much does cake maker insurance cost?
No two insurers are the same, so it’s difficult to give a solid figure for what you might be paying for an annual insurance policy. The following will affect the price of your premiums:
- Extent of cover - The more cover you opt for, the more expensive your package is likely to be.
- Your insurer - The insurer you choose will also influence costs.
- Location – Where you work is taken into consideration when calculating the price of your premiums.
- Claims history - Whether or not you’ve had previous claims made against you or you have made previous claims may affect your future premiums.
Sort your cake business insurance with Bionic
At Bionic, we support UK business owners and want to help in every way we can. That’s why we have knowledgeable insurance brokers who work with a panel of trusted insurers to compare business insurance to find the right fit. Get in touch with us today by starting a quote online.
“The right cover can help cake makers and decorators protect their business as they transition from home baking to commercial operations."
Insurance Director, James Barwell
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What do I need to get started?
You only need a few details to get started with getting a quote online, so it’s best to have the following information ready to go:
Your business name and trade
Your policy start date
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