When you’re a baker, you know that getting your baked goods from the oven to your customer’s doorstep safely is essential.
Whether you’re delivering your delicious creations to local a customer, shipping them across the country, or driving them to an event, you’ll need to take certain precautions in order to ensure that your goods arrive safely and in one piece.
Here are some top tips to make sure your delectable treats arrive safe and sound at their destination.
Choose the Right Container
The type of container you use can have a significant impact on how well your baked goods travel. Use a sturdy airtight container to keep your delicious treats fresh and protected.
AtPlastic Container City, we offer a large variety of crystal-clear plastic containers to showcase and safeguard all your delicious treats including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, donuts, macarons, and pies in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are crafted from durable BPA- free, recyclable PET plastic with airtight seals to keep your delectable delights oven-baked fresh and moist. They are specially designed to withstand the rigors of transportation and many of the designs are stackable, allowing for convenient storage during transit.
Keep the Containers Snug in a Box
Once the baked goods are safely inside a container, place them into a box and fill any excess space with eco-friendly packing filler to prevent them from shifting during transit.
Use Insulated Shipping Containers
If you're shipping your baked goods during the summer months, or have items that need to be kept cool, you may want to use an insulated shipping container and/or ice packs, coolers, and even dry to help keep your baked goods cool and fresh during transit.
Choose the Right Shipping Method
When you are shipping your baked goods, you want to make sure that you choose a shipping method that will get them to their destination safely and on time. There are a few different options you can choose from. If you are looking for local on-the-spot delivery, there are many services available, or you may want to drive them yourself in your car. If so, place the baked goods on a flat surface, for example, in the boot on top of a surface with a grip like a yoga mat or wet towel to prevent your containers from moving around on the journey.
If you are looking to send your delights further afield, you can use a courier service designed to handle perishable items like USPS, UPS, or FedEx, to ensure that your baked goods arrive fresh and delicious.
Each shipping method has its own advantages and disadvantages, so you'll want to choose the one that's best for your needs.
The following tips are especially relevant if you choose a courier service or e.g. express mail.
Make sure your Packages are Labeled Correctly
In addition to writing your and the recipient’s name and address. Label the box as fragile and perishable.
Ship your Baked Goods Early in the Week
Try and ship your creations early in the week, they're less likely to sit in a hot warehouse over the weekend. This will help ensure that your baked goods arrive fresh and delicious to your customers.
Freeze or Chill the Items Before Shipping
If your cake contains frosting, you may want to chill or even freeze your cakes 12 to 24 hours prior to shipping. This will allow the buttercream/icing to harden so the surface of your cake will be less likely to smudge and will be more likely to hold in place.
By following these top tips, no matter the distance, your delicious creations can be safely delivered from source to destination in the best possible condition. Also, don’t forget about the unboxing experience! It can leave a lasting impression on your customers and is an opportunity to demonstrate the care and attention you put into your baking. Include a personalized thank you note with some details on the items, for example, the best way to store the cake and how long it will last, or even a free sample of another one of your delicious bakery delights.
