Planning note: Use this guide to prepare your order details. Confirm current menu availability, quantities, timing, pickup or delivery options, decoration options, and pricing with Paris Baguette Yonge & Eglinton before placing a larger order.
8–12 weeks before
- Decide whether bakery items are the main dessert, a supplement to cake, or a guest favour.
- Estimate guest count and confirm the venue’s food policies.
- Collect inspiration photos and dessert table preferences.
4–8 weeks before
- Shortlist menu categories: cakes, pastries, breads, coffee, tea, or catering boxes.
- Ask about seasonal availability and what travels well.
- Confirm who will pick up, receive, store, and display the items.
1–3 weeks before
- Finalize quantities with a buffer for guest count changes.
- Confirm pickup or delivery details if available.
- Share timing, address, contact person, and any dietary notes.
Final week
- Reconfirm the order, timing, and contact information.
- Prepare signage, serving pieces, and table layout.
- Make sure the venue knows when and where items will arrive.
Questions to ask the café
- What menu items are available for the date?
- Which items are best for travel and display?
- What information is needed to confirm the order?
- What timing should we allow for pickup or setup?