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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
 
Visually a cupcake is larger than a fairy cake, but the big difference is in the taste!  Buttercup cupcakes are made to American recipes; they are moist and usually topped with generous helpings of buttercream or cream cheese “frosting”, not hard sugar icing. And please don’t even say that “marzip--” word! Because our cupcakes are made with fresh ingredients and no added preservatives, they are best enjoyed on the day. They will still taste deliciously fresh for 2 more days if you wrap the box in cling film or put in an airtight container and store at ambient temperature. (The fridge is usually a "no no" as it tends to make them stale.) Yes, we deliver to most areas of London. Click here to see our delivery prices by postcode. Alternatively if you call ahead we can have your order ready for pick-up. Yes. Please see our order page for more details. Just call and ask. We aim to accommodate your cravings, however we are sometimes unable to fulfill last minute requests, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. Yes. We happily provide cupcakes for your happiest day! Please see events. We suggest you stop by on a day your preferred flavour is being made in order to taste it. Then we can arrange for delivery for the day (Mon-Sat). We don’t do set ups but will be pleased to liaise with your caterer or event coordinator. If you're peckish for a certain flavour, call us. We'll let you know when we'll next have them. Alternatively, if it's 25 or more you're after, we can accommodate your special order with 72 hours' notice. No. You can skip directly to the till and give your name to our counter staff. (Just ignore any jealous glares.) While we don't let anyone lick the spoon, you get the next best thing when you order an extra shot of frosting. Perfect for immediate gratification! Yes, for those who just can't wait, we have limited seating for 7-8 people on a first-come, first-seated basis. We're currently a small team, but we're growing. If you have a passion for cupcakes and are enthusiastic about good customer service, contact us about upcoming hiring opportunities.
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