Building a Luxury Dessert Bar That Guests Can’t Stop Talking About

Everything You Need to Know About Customizing a High-End Dessert Bar With Ginger & Spice Cakery—from Flavors to Final Setup

So, you're planning an unforgettable celebration and you want a dessert bar that wows—not just looks beautiful but tastes like heaven too? I get asked this all the time, so here’s exactly how I help my clients create a luxury dessert table that’s both stunning and stress-free.

First things first: What is a dessert bar?

A dessert bar (or sweets table, if you're feeling fancy) is a curated selection of mini treats that complement your celebration cake—or sometimes replace the cake entirely. It’s perfect for weddings, milestone birthdays, baby showers, and really any event where guests deserve a little indulgence.

What’s included?

We offer a luxe lineup of hand-crafted confections, and you get to mix-and-match your dream selection.

Some favorites include:

Signature cake

Custom sugar cookies

Donuts (yes, they can be color-coordinated!)

Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Chocolate-dipped pretzels

Krispie treats

Cakesicles

Gourmet cookies + squares

Cupcakes

How many treats do I need?

Here’s where I come in with the magic math. Once you pick your treats, I start building a custom package using 2–3 servings per guest as the guide. This allows for variety and ensures there’s enough for guests to enjoy a few pieces without the table being ransacked in five minutes flat.

Example:

Planning for 50 guests? You’re looking at around 100–150 individual desserts (not including the cake if you want that separately).

What happens next?

Once I know your guest count and color palette (yes, we want it to look just as fabulous as it tastes), I’ll fine-tune the quantities of each item and design the final setup. I’ll make sure there’s balance—visual height, color, textures—so your dessert bar photographs like a dream and feels elevated, not chaotic.

Sweet Recap:

You pick your faves.

I work out the servings.

We style it to fit your event vibe.

And your guests rave about it for weeks.

Ready to build your dream dessert bar?

Let’s make your sweet table the showstopper your celebration deserves. Link to inquire or start planning.