Sage & Grace, at 12 Horokaka Place in Papamoa, Tauranga, is a home bakery that makes gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free celebration cakes, cookies and treats. The baker works from a dedicated allergy-friendly kitchen and says it is not an egg-free kitchen. Cakes are custom made for birthdays, weddings and other celebrations, and the bakery also sells gourmet stuffed cookies and celebration treats. Orders are placed online, or by sending celebration details, flavour preferences and dietary needs, and the baker replies within 24 hours with availability and ideas. Allergen information is on the website, and a mailing list gives early access to limited drops.
Customers describe the wedding cake for a guest with coeliac disease as beautiful, delicious and safe. Another says a birthday cake for a child with several allergies made her feel special, after many years of missing out on celebration cakes. A third orders cookies every month for an office and says everyone loves them. Our pick in Papamoa for a celebration cake that everyone at the table can eat.