Looking to speak with experienced independent cake makers in Christchurch

Kia ora Christchurch,

I’m researching a local business idea intended to make custom-cake enquiries easier for both customers and independent Christchurch cake makers.

I’d like to speak with a few people who operate professionally, regularly take paid cake orders, and are willing to share how they currently manage enquiries, quotes, availability and customer communication.

This is an early research stage. I’m not selling anything, charging a fee or asking anyone to commit to a platform.

I’d especially like to understand:

• how customers currently find you.
• what makes enquiries difficult or time-consuming.
• why some requests do not become confirmed orders.
• how you handle enquiries when fully booked.
• what kind of service would genuinely help rather than create more admin.

A conversation would take around 15–20 minutes and can be by phone, video call or over a cuppa.

I’ve spoken with a small number of local cake makers already, and I’m looking to hear from a few more experienced operators with different specialties and business models.

Please comment below or message me privately. Feel free to tag an experienced Christchurch cake maker who may be open to chatting.

Thanks,
Karan