A Cake Decorator's Complete To-Go Kit Packing List
Over the years, we’ve perfected our to-go kit to have everything we need to keep calm and cool when taking an elaborate cake to an event site. We recently wrote down the list so we can be confident that we’re ready for (just about) anything.
The thirty or so items we always bring along range from cardboard cutouts for leveling tables in a pinch to the exact spatulas we default to.
And now you can download our entire list for your own studio!
The list is divided into two parts. I like to restock everything on the first portion of the list early in the week when I have time to think about it. The second part is a short list for day-of packing on the run.
To-Go Kit Packing List
Always Stock
Paper towel
Food safe gloves
Toothpicks
Floral wire: 18 and 20 gauge
Floral sheers
Floral tape: brown and a variety of greens
Business cards
Straight Pins
Hammer
Two 6-inch + two 8-inch cardboard rounds (for leveling cake or table)
Needle nose pliers
Scissors
Masking tape
Piping bags
Pencil
Bulb air duster
Non slip rounds
Level
Floral wire: 18 and 20 gauge
Floral sheers
Floral tape: brown and a variety of greens
Two 6-inch + two 8-inch cardboard rounds (for leveling cake or table)
Paintbrushes (fine tip + large brush for dusting)
Large bun pan covers for rain
Pack Day-Of
Royal Icing(fondant cakes)
Buttercream(buttercream cakes)
Small Offset Spatula
Large Straight Spatula
Anything needed to repair decorations
What about the perfect bag to keep all of the items organized?
We’ve found that gardening bags are a great option with plenty of pockets.
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