David Cakes of Distinction

2008

David creates a giant 5ft caricature cake for Liverpool's capital of Culture Celebrations 2008 to help raise funds for Radio City 96.7 FM ' Give a Child a Chance' Charity.

The cake was unveiled at David's Crosby Showroom in the presence of The Lord mayor of Liverpool Councillor Paul Clarke and his Lady Mayoress Hilary Clarke, Liverpool & England's International Footballers Steven Gerrard and Jamie Caragher, Everton Footballer James Vaughan represented Everton & Englands's International Footballer Andy Johnson, and Everton & Spanish International Footballer Mikel Arteta who unfortunately were unable to attend the event.

Josh and Kyle Horrocks acted as Cake Mascots. The Champagne Reception was also attended by Sue Newton - Trustee of 'Give a Child a Chance' Registered Charity. Local businesses, TV, press and the Media also attended the celebratory event.

Corporate cake commissioned for Alliance & Leicester / Liverpool '08 - Official Banking Partner
100th Birthday cake commissioned for Royal Liver Group

2007

Wedding cake commissioned for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Steven Gerrard & Alex Curran. Cake featured in 'OK' magazine 'World Exclusive Edition'
Wedding cake commissioned for Phina Oruche from ‘Footballers Wives’ TV show and ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’ Reality TV show
David presents a £1000 Wedding Cake and Corporate Cake to Radio City/Magic FM who auctioned off the gift to raise funds for 'Give a Child a Chance' Charity
Birthday cake commissioned for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Steven Gerrard & Alex Curran
Birthday cakes commissioned for Liverpool FC Footballer – Harry Kewell & his wife Sherrie Murphy from ‘Emmerdale Farm’ & ‘Loose Women’ TV
Birthday Cake for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Jamie Carragher & his wife Nicola
70th Birthday Cake commissioned for Liverpool Comedian Stan Boardman

2006

Christening Cake commisioned for Liverpool FC & Holland International Footballer Dirk Kuyt
Wedding Cake commissioned for Former Liverpool FC & England International Footballer - John Barnes & Andrea

2005

Christening cake commissioned for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Steven Gerrard & Alex Curran
Wedding Cake for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Michael Owen & Louise. Cake featured in 'HELLO' Magazine 'World Exclusive Edition'
Wedding Cake for Liverpool FC & English International Footballer - Jamie Carragher & Nicola

2003

UK Shopping TV Channel ‘QVC’ commissions David to make their 10th Anniversary cake.
David is interviewed on BBC Radio Merseyside’s ‘Merseylifer’ feature on ‘The Roger Phillips Show’.
BBC1's 'The Politics Show' commissions and films David making two cakes in the shape of the Lancashire and Cheshire boundaries which make up a section of the counties in the United Kingdom. The cakes were used to illustrate proposals to change the shape of local government in these areas. Transmitted Sunday 7th December 2003, the feature was presented and show produced by Liam Fogarty
David presents caricature cake of Pop Idol genius Simon Cowell and the two finalists Michelle and Mark to Alder Hey Children's Hospital. The NHS auctioned off the cake to raise funds for the Children's charity.

2002

David was commissioned to create a £10,000 wedding cake for a high profile mystery client.

1999

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1996

Corporate Christmas Cake presented to ‘Coronation Street’ actress Beverly Callard.

1995

Corporate Christmas Cake presented to ‘Coronation Street’ actors Liz Dawn and Bill Tarmey.

1993

Business Woman of the Year Certificate awarded to Hilda MacCarfrae - Retired co-director of David Cakes of Distinction (and Dave's Mum!)

1992

David visits Florida, U.S.A. in association with ‘Liverpool Chamber of Commerce’ , where he was a guest at a large catering company, exchanging ideas and techniques

1989

Winner of National Training Award.
Congratulations letter received from Baroness Margaret Thatcher for winning National Training Award.

1988

1987

Granada TV 'Flying Start' Winner.
‘William Shakespeare Cake’ commissioned for Alan Titchmarsh on BBC TV’s ‘Daytime Live’.
'Amazing Cakes' Novelty cake decorating book published.
David appears on ‘This Morning’ with Richard Madely and Judy Finnigan.
David appears on ‘GMTV’ with Tommy Boyd.

1986

Royal Engagement Cake presented to HRH Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson.
Royal Wedding Cake presented to HRH Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson.
David appears on ITV’s No 73 Children's TV show.
David appears in BBC TV ‘Daytime Live- Christmas Edition’.
Cake presented to Joanna Lumley during a radio link as she talked with David on an achievement programme called ‘Nothing Ventured’
Cake presented to Granada TV’s ‘Krypton Factor’ with Gordon Burns.

1985

Launch of David Cakes of Distinction Showroom, College Road, Crosby
It was a complete family affair, where everyone from his mum and dad, aunties and uncles voluntarily all gave up their time and energy to create the look and decoration of the showroom. David created over 100 designs for the original display . The showroom now boasts over 250 designs on permanent display.
Granada TV 'Small Business' Award- David bought his first delivery van with the prize fund.

1984

David sets up 'David Cakes of Distinction' from a small converted back bedroom with support from ‘The Enterprise allowance scheme’ funded by Merseyside development grants.

1980-81

David studied cake decoration and food technology at Colquitt St. Nautical and Technical Catering College where he achieved 'Distinction' in Cake Decorating.
He was awarded the The Renshaw Cup and a scholarship to attend 'The Richemont School of Patisserie', Lake Lucerene , Switzerland. This is still the top training school for patisserie and cake decorating in Europe. David’s visit to Switzerland, inspired the vision of David Cakes of Distinction which was soon going to become a reality.

Before 1980-

From the age of 7 David used to watch his mum bake cakes every Saturday afternoon. He used to play ‘shop’ from an even earlier age, collecting empty food cardboard boxes and setting up a pretend shop in his bedroom with a toy cash register that his Nan bought him one Christmas.
David attended Sacred Heart High School, Crosby, Merseyside and was the first every boy to do Cookery as an option - before it was part of standard school curriculum. He fought through the taunts believing that one day he would have his own shop and make cakes for Royalty and the famous.

David would personally like to thank Ian Webster from 'Achieve' for all his continued support