General
About Us:
We are Sarah Woods & Andy Eddy, owners of Gathered. We opened our doors in July 2020 and, despite the challenging timing, have been honored to hold this space in our community, bringing exceptional baked goods and local foods to the downtown Astoria neighborhood.
Allergy and specialty diet considerations
Many menu items are made without or can be requested to be made without gluten-containing or otherwise allergy-free ingredients. Items marked as “gluten-free” are made with gluten-free ingredients, however, Gathered is a mixed-use kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, gluten, and other allergens. We are committed to making every effort to minimize cross-contact risks, however customers with concerns need to be aware of these risks and always be prepared in the event of an adverse reaction. Please inform staff of any food allergies when ordering.
We are Sarah Woods & Andy Eddy, owners of Gathered. We opened our doors in July 2020 and, despite the challenging timing, have been honored to hold this space in our community, bringing exceptional baked goods and local foods to the downtown Astoria neighborhood.
Allergy and specialty diet considerations
Many menu items are made without or can be requested to be made without gluten-containing or otherwise allergy-free ingredients. Items marked as “gluten-free” are made with gluten-free ingredients, however, Gathered is a mixed-use kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, gluten, and other allergens. We are committed to making every effort to minimize cross-contact risks, however customers with concerns need to be aware of these risks and always be prepared in the event of an adverse reaction. Please inform staff of any food allergies when ordering.
Cake Orders
|
Booking Timeline: May-October To reserve a date in advance during peak season (May-October) we require a minimum order of $800 (this is a minimum for our total services including desserts, delivery, display rentals, consultations, etc.) For smaller events, we open our books 4-6 weeks in advance. Short-notice Cakes: Each week, we make one 4" cake available first-come, first-served. These cannot be reserved. Otherwise, we do not regularly have full cakes available in our store. Most cake orders require a week's notice, but you are always welcome to fill out an inquiry form and we will do our best to accommodate if able. Choosing a flavor: All our cakes are comprised of layers of cake, icing (buttercream or ganache), and optional syrup soaks and fillings. We have flavor suggestions listed on our menu page, or you can build your own combination of those components. Cake handling: Cakes should be kept refrigerated up until an hour or two before serving, and enjoyed at room temperature. Cakes should never be left in direct sunlight or in temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Cake Style Limitations: We only work with natural plant- and mineral-based food colors. Because of this, some colors can be difficult to achieve. While we do our best to match color requests, we do not accept returns on the basis of expected color palette. Our cakes are all finished with buttercream or ganache-- we do not create designs with fondant or gumpaste. Gender reveal cakes: While we are happy to accommodate color palette requests, as a company policy, we do make gender reveal cakes. |
|
Online Orders
Pastry CSA:
CSA boxes are available for 2-4 weeks per month, with each month available individually.
This is a great way to work more local ingredients & seasonal pastries into our lineup, creating more space for play & intentionality. Boxes will include both regular menu items as well as specials and one-offs. You can request an all-GF box, but the exact menu is always up to the baker. CSA boxes are available online until we’ve sold out of shares. CSA subscriptions are listed 1-2 months in advance. If you are unable to come in during the Thursday pickup window, your order will be held for the following day during normal business hours. CSA subscriptions can be gifted and transferred to another person upon request.
Whole Cakes:
Whole cakes are available for online sale in limited sizes, flavors, & designs. If you'd you don't see the exact type of cake you're looking for in our online options, please fill out an inquiry form.
Bakery reservations:
Pastry case reservations are perfect for building a custom box of mixed pastries or ensuring your favorite bakery items doesn’t sell out before you come by. Online ordering for pastry case items opens Monday evening & closes Friday afternoon. Please limit online orders to a maximum of 6 of any one item. If you would like more than 6 of any one item, please fill out our special order form to ensure we will be able to complete your request.
CSA boxes are available for 2-4 weeks per month, with each month available individually.
This is a great way to work more local ingredients & seasonal pastries into our lineup, creating more space for play & intentionality. Boxes will include both regular menu items as well as specials and one-offs. You can request an all-GF box, but the exact menu is always up to the baker. CSA boxes are available online until we’ve sold out of shares. CSA subscriptions are listed 1-2 months in advance. If you are unable to come in during the Thursday pickup window, your order will be held for the following day during normal business hours. CSA subscriptions can be gifted and transferred to another person upon request.
Whole Cakes:
Whole cakes are available for online sale in limited sizes, flavors, & designs. If you'd you don't see the exact type of cake you're looking for in our online options, please fill out an inquiry form.
Bakery reservations:
Pastry case reservations are perfect for building a custom box of mixed pastries or ensuring your favorite bakery items doesn’t sell out before you come by. Online ordering for pastry case items opens Monday evening & closes Friday afternoon. Please limit online orders to a maximum of 6 of any one item. If you would like more than 6 of any one item, please fill out our special order form to ensure we will be able to complete your request.
Weddings & Dessert Catering
How far in advance should we reach out?
We begin booking Spring/Summer weddings around January each year, prioritizing larger orders ($800+) during the peak months of May-October. We begin booking smaller orders during peak season 4-6 weeks in advance. You are welcome to reach out with questions earlier than that, but we will not begin booking consultations or accepting deposits until that time.
Do you offer tastings?
Update January 2024: Our tasting boxes ship out March 7th. ORDER HERE
We do not currently have the capacity to offer formal tastings, but we do offer tasting boxes at certain times throughout January-March. Beyond that, we are often able to accommodate flavor requests for the cakes available in our pastry case. Reach out if there is a specific flavor you’d like to try by the slice and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can you give me a quote for **insert cake/design/guest count here**?
Generally, our custom event cakes start at $8 per serving and go up from there. However, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the final price of an order. We are happy to provide rough estimates and updated quotes throughout the planning process, but accurate pricing can be difficult until we get further into the details of your order.
What does your booking process look like?
We offer free consultations if you would like to talk through the details of planning desserts for their event. To lock in the date of your event, we ask for a $100 nonrefundable deposit. This will be fully credited to your order. From there, we’ll send menu options, price quotes, and when appropriate, design drafts, until we’ve settled on the perfect design and selection of desserts for your celebration.
How large is a "portion" and do you offer guidance for cutting & serving cakes?
Cake serving ranges are provided based on standard 2”x2” - 1”x2” portions. We are always happy to provide cutting guides free of charge upon request. If you are interested in booking Gathered for cake cutting service, ask for this to be included in your quote.
Do you rent display pieces?
We have a small collection of stands and platters available for rent with dessert orders. Please ask to see photos what we have that would be appropriate for your dessert selection. View our rental collection>>
We begin booking Spring/Summer weddings around January each year, prioritizing larger orders ($800+) during the peak months of May-October. We begin booking smaller orders during peak season 4-6 weeks in advance. You are welcome to reach out with questions earlier than that, but we will not begin booking consultations or accepting deposits until that time.
Do you offer tastings?
Update January 2024: Our tasting boxes ship out March 7th. ORDER HERE
We do not currently have the capacity to offer formal tastings, but we do offer tasting boxes at certain times throughout January-March. Beyond that, we are often able to accommodate flavor requests for the cakes available in our pastry case. Reach out if there is a specific flavor you’d like to try by the slice and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can you give me a quote for **insert cake/design/guest count here**?
Generally, our custom event cakes start at $8 per serving and go up from there. However, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the final price of an order. We are happy to provide rough estimates and updated quotes throughout the planning process, but accurate pricing can be difficult until we get further into the details of your order.
What does your booking process look like?
We offer free consultations if you would like to talk through the details of planning desserts for their event. To lock in the date of your event, we ask for a $100 nonrefundable deposit. This will be fully credited to your order. From there, we’ll send menu options, price quotes, and when appropriate, design drafts, until we’ve settled on the perfect design and selection of desserts for your celebration.
How large is a "portion" and do you offer guidance for cutting & serving cakes?
Cake serving ranges are provided based on standard 2”x2” - 1”x2” portions. We are always happy to provide cutting guides free of charge upon request. If you are interested in booking Gathered for cake cutting service, ask for this to be included in your quote.
Do you rent display pieces?
We have a small collection of stands and platters available for rent with dessert orders. Please ask to see photos what we have that would be appropriate for your dessert selection. View our rental collection>>