Reviews & Testimonials
Here is what our customers have to say about our food and services. If you would like to contribute to these positive words you can find us on Facebook, Localist, Menu Mania or just give us an email.
Mouthwatering at Ed's Cake & Coffee House
It is a fact that the best coffee shops are a well kept secret. Ed's Cake & Coffee House, however, won't remain a secret for long.
Located in a quiet Mt Wellington neighbourhood, it had a phenimenal opening day on September 21, when it was besieged by customers from dawn till dusk - until the place ran out of food.
"People didn't just come for cakes, pies and coffee; they stopped to congratulate me for finally being able to come to a great neighbourhood coffee house," Edmund Koh, the owner says.
Edmund has been a New Zealand Pastry Chef for more than 20 years. Such success is rarely accidental. Ed's Coffee House is the result of a lot of passion and hard work. It provides an exciting new experience, with eye-pleasing decor, lounge seating and bar stools.
But wait until you tuck into those gorgeous pies, splendid cakes, beautifully presented pastries, and smooth Matakana Coffee. Long after you leave the place, the taste of sumptuous food lingers on the palate and in your memory, leaving you with a sense of satisfaction. Indeed, it is the kind of wholesome food you could take home - without guilt - and surprise your family for dinner.
Clearly, Edmund hasn't forgotten the dishes his mother and grandmother prepared when he was a boy. For him baking is a skill grown our of childhood matured over time and ripened to a passion. As a specialist in Wedding cakes, Edmund's creativity can be seen in the gussied up food in the cabinet. He credits not just his family but also his teachers for honing his skills as a pastry chef. Skills which garnered him the New Zealand Pastry Chef of the Year and other awards.
Another side of the business is catering for any and every occasion. There can only be one complaint: Ed, what took you so long?
Newspaper Story
Dear Ed and all the team at Ed's Cake & Coffee House
Thank you so very much for the beautiful food you made for our recent event at Carey Baptist College. Everything was very nice.
We look forward to doing further business with you for our different events held through the year.
Chris Lucas
Executive Assistant Administration
Recommendation for Ed's Cake
It was a last minute addition to serve tea and cakes after the wedding service; our daughter wanted to organise her wedding and it took time for the realisation that not having tea, left the service at something of a loose end. Through our friend Peggy we found Edmund and the family did a sampling and decided to go ahead with him. We suspected that his prices were not the cheapest but he had won previous pastry championship awards, the tasting went well and so for us service won over cost. We really did need to cap the morning service with something memorable. And that is what happened.
Everyone commented on the expectional standard of the tea and cakes that morning. Edmund's art was evident in the fine pastry carrots on the carrot cakes but ultimately in the taste.
I particularly liked his moist lemon cake followed closely by the carrot cake though the mince pies were apparently a sell out. Moreover, Edmund's service was exemplary. He had sorted the various cakes and timed their release so that those that stayed a little longer for the church photo session did not miss out. The organic coffee was great and the decorations tied into the brides maids purple dress colour. There are the sorts of details that are known to professionals.
We would strongly recommend Ed's service and his staff for any catering event.
Dr. Regan Patangaroa
Associate Professor School of Architecture Unitec
and father of the Bride
Hi Chef Ed and the Team
Thank you so much for the beautiful lunch catering today – once again! You and your team never let us down – always providing us with the freshiest, tastiest food and “no problem” attitude – always going that little bit extra mile too.
We can always rely on you – so THANK YOU!
Debbie Davis
Delmaine Fine Foods
Huge congratulations for Ed's Cake's second year of operation.
Bailey Road School enjoys a splendid relationship with you and the staff and of course we all just love your delicious cakes, pastries and of course the fabulous coffee and school lunches!
Principal Jim Stafford-Bush
Dear Chef Ed.
Thanks a lot for all the love and hard work you put into the cake! We really appreciate all the effort. It looked absolutely beautiful and gorgeous. It also tasted delicious. Thanks a lot for taking our last minute order.
I would happily recommend your shop and cakes to everyone I know. Thanks for the excellent service and for your personal touch. You are a cake magician!
Thanks for turning our imaginations into reality. It was great to see how you took a “sea-shell” and chocolate theme and turned it into such a stunning cake.
Shipra and Umang
Engagement Cake
Dear Ed and his Team
Ed's Catering was our first choice when it came to catering for our Asian VIP Client Morning Tea. The food was delivered on time and without hassle, tasted great and was professionally presented. The team and clientele were impressed and we all enjoyed the food.
Many thanks to Ed and his team; we look forward to using your services again.
Nicolas Ching
Manager of Asian Investment Sales
Best Chocolate Fudge Cake
We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the fantastic wedding cake you made for our special day.
When planning for our wedding, we wanted excellent food to be a feature and of course the cake is the most important focus of the day. We were already a fan of your cakes and pastries from your bakery and had no hesitation in getting you to make our cake. No need to shop around or make enquiries. We could put our complete trust in you to make the wedding cake we wanted.
We also appreciated that you listened to what we wanted, and provided helpful advice on matters we hadn't even thought of. On our wedding day, the chocolate layer was so popular, we didn't even get a piece for ourselves!
Furthermore, we enjoyed the catering for our pre-wedding family lunch and your delivery team were efficient and professional at all times.
We highly recommend Ed's Cakes to anyone planning a special event and wish you and the team every success in the future.
Michael and Ai Ping
Happyly Married
Yummy Cupcakes
Thank you Ed's Cake & Coffee House for the wonderful cupcakes you donated to our Rippa Rugby team for their fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated and helped us get our team over to Waiheke Island.
The Mount Wellington Under 6 Gold Rippa Rugby Team
To Ed and his Fabulous Team
We would like to say thank you very much for your catering service for our wedding.
Your food are lovely and beautiful and our guests love them. Beside the food, one thing we really like about you is your big smile and extremely friendly personality, making our catering discussion a neat experience.
We understand that we approached you for catering service only 3 days before our wedding day; this is an extremely short time for you (or other catering service provider) to prepare all the required foods. However, you still welling to help without hesitation and still did a fantastic job on our big day. In addition, we had some trouble with our venue staff and you quickly re-organised your delivery service without delay.
Thank you again for all your help and service. We highly recommend you to our friends.
Bill Lin & Sarah Yen
Newly married couple
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequent questions asked by our customers. If these still doesn't answer your question please give us an email or call. We are always happy to help!
Cake related questions
What are your standard size cakes and prices?
We have 2 standard size cakes. Our 6” starts from $25 and 9” starts from $45. Our next sizes up from here are 11” and 12” square. If you require a larger or custom size cake, get in touch and we will be happy to provide a quote. For more information please see our Cakes page.
What sort of flavours can you do?
We can make any flavour you like. Our most popular flavour is Ed's signature Chocolate Fudge. Have a look at our Cakes page for other flavours.
How much time and notice do you need?
Best thing is not to leave your cake till the last minute. However, we will try our best to work our magic and make your cake if it is possible. At least 2 days notice is needed for a fancy decoration cake. 1 day for standard size cakes depending if we have stock, as all our cakes are baked fresh to order. Give us a ring and ask what we can do.
We have ideas about what sort of theme design cake we want for our son’s 1st birthday. Do you think you can make our cake?
Best thing to do is to email or bring in images of cakes you like. From here we will provide a quote for the cake based on the image you have supplied.
Wedding related questions
How much is a wedding cake?
Prices of a Wedding Cake depends on flavour and how complex and fancy the decorations. As a guide line our 2-tier starts from $300 + decoration and 3-tier starts from $550 + decoration.
Can you deliver our wedding cake to the venue?
Yes, we do delivery for wedding cakes. Delivery fee will apply based on kms.
Do you cater finger food and peti-fours for our gathering?
Yes, our catering menu items are designed as cocktail sizes, plattered and ready to serve. For more information please see our Catering page or download our Catering menu.
How do we book a wedding consultation?
Give us an email or a call to book a time. Bring ideas, photos, magazines of wedding cakes that you like and Chef Ed will sit down with you to discuss how to make your special cake.
Cake tasting of Ed's signature Chocolate Fudge cake will be available on the day.
How much experience do you have in making wedding cakes?
Chef Ed has specialised in making wedding cakes for the past 18 years. His experience range from Auckland's top five-star hotel to numberous large event catering companies. Apart from his fine-tune skill sets he is also a perfectionist at heart.
We have left our wedding cake to the last minute can you still help us?
Our number one advice is not to leave your wedding cake till the last minute. Best to book 3 months in advance to secure your date. However, we will try our best to work our magic and make your cake if it is possible and achievable. Surcharge may apply to last minute orders.
Catering related questions
What sort of event can you cater for?
Our items are designed as cocktail sizes, plattered and ready to serve therefore they fantastic for any occasion. Whether it be morning tea, business lunch, work meetings, birthday parties or even your special wedding day.
How much time and notice do you need?
Generally we require 24 hours notice for catering; however if you require food at shorter notice we will always do our very best to cater for you. Please note some items will not be available on short notice and surcharge may also apply.
Do you do delivery?
Yes, we provide delivery service for catering. Near by delivery started from $20
Payment related questions
What are your payment options?
We do not accept Credit Cards - Apologies for the inconvenience. We accept Eftpos and Cash for any shop sales, Birthday and Wedding Cakes. For Catering we will prepare an invoice for Direct Bank Deposit or Cheque issued out to Ed's Cake.
Do you require deposits?
We usually require a 50% deposit for large Birthday Cakes, Wedding Cakes and Catering.