If you’re planning a birthday party, graduation, baby shower, or another celebration, BJ’s custom cakes are an affordable option worth considering.
BJ’s Wholesale Club offers custom cakes in several sizes, flavors, and designs, including sheet cakes, round cakes, two-tier cakes, and photo cakes. You can personalize your cake with writing, colors, a theme, and other available decorations.
I’ve ordered BJ’s cakes for my own family celebrations over the years, so below I’ll walk you through how BJ’s custom cake ordering works, the different cake sizes available, how many people they serve, and what you should know before placing your order.
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Does BJ’s Sell Custom Cakes?
Yes! BJ’s Wholesale Club offers custom cakes through its bakery.
BJ’s custom cake options include cakes for occasions such as:
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Baby showers
- Bridal showers
- Weddings
- Anniversaries
- Holidays
- Other celebrations and gatherings
You can customize options such as the writing, trim color, cake theme, and even add a photo to certain cakes.
How Do You Order a BJ’s Custom Cake?
BJ’s now allows members to order custom cakes online for in-club pickup.
You can also speak with a Bakery Team Member at your local BJ’s if you have questions about the available designs or customization options.
When placing an order, you’ll generally choose your cake size and available cake options before adding personalization such as:
- Trim color
- Writing color
- Writing on the cake
- Cake theme
- Available decorations
- Photo personalization
BJ’s requires a membership to use its custom cake ordering service.
How Far in Advance Should You Order a BJ’s Cake?
BJ’s currently asks customers to pre-order customized cakes with at least 48 hours’ notice.
I wouldn’t wait until the day before an important event, especially if you want a particular cake design or customization.
If you’re in a pinch, you can still check the bakery department at your local club. BJ’s also sells ready-made cakes that may work for a last-minute celebration.
What Sizes Are BJ’s Custom Cakes?
BJ’s currently offers several cake sizes, although availability can vary by club.
Popular options include:
5-Inch Round Cake
The 5-inch round cake serves approximately 6 people.
This is a nice option for a small birthday celebration, anniversary, or when you don’t need a huge amount of leftover cake.
10-Inch Round Cake
BJ’s 10-inch round cake serves approximately 25 people.
This size works well for birthday parties, graduation celebrations, bridal showers, and other medium-sized gatherings.
1/4 Sheet Cake
BJ’s quarter-sheet cakes currently serve approximately 16 people.
This is another good choice for a smaller birthday party or family celebration.
1/2 Sheet Cake
BJ’s half-sheet cakes can serve approximately 32 people, depending on the specific cake and how it’s cut.
This is a great size for larger birthday parties, graduation parties, showers, and family gatherings.
Full Sheet Cake
BJ’s full-sheet cakes can serve approximately 64 people.
If you’re feeding a crowd, this is one of the largest custom cake options available and can work well for graduation parties, large birthdays, work events, and other big celebrations.
Two-Tier Cake
BJ’s also offers two-tier cakes.
A current Wellsley Farms two-tier round cake serves approximately 30–35 people depending on how it’s cut.
This can give you the look of a traditional celebration cake without ordering from a specialty bakery.
How Much Do BJ’s Custom Cakes Cost?
BJ’s custom cake prices vary based on the size, cake type, design, and your club.
Because BJ’s notes that pricing and availability can change and vary by location or BJs.com, I recommend checking the current price when you place your order rather than relying on an old cake price list.
That’s especially important because BJ’s cake prices have changed over the years.
One reason I’ve liked BJ’s cakes for family celebrations is that they’re generally an affordable option to compare with traditional bakeries when you’re feeding a larger group.
What Cake Flavors Does BJ’s Offer?
Available cake combinations can vary, but BJ’s offers options that include gold, chocolate, and marble cakes.
Depending on the cake, you’ll also find fillings and frosting options such as vanilla or chocolate mousse, buttercream, and whipped topping.
The exact choices can depend on the size and style of cake you’re ordering, so check the current options when placing your order.
Does BJ’s Make Photo Cakes?
Yes! BJ’s offers photo personalization on eligible custom cakes.
BJ’s says there is no additional charge for the photo or kit on its bakery order form.
Photos can be up to 8 x 11 inches, and BJ’s recommends eating photo cakes on the day of pickup for the best image quality.
There are restrictions on the images you can use. BJ’s does not accept copyrighted photos, trademarked logos, or magazine images for photo cakes.
Does BJ’s Make Two-Tier Cakes?
Yes. BJ’s currently offers two-tier custom cakes.
A current Wellsley Farms two-tier cake combines a 10-inch round tier with a 5-inch round tier and serves around 30–35 people depending on serving size.
You can personalize eligible two-tier cakes with writing, colors, a theme, and photo personalization.
Does BJ’s Make Graduation Cakes?
Yes! BJ’s custom cakes can be personalized for graduation parties.
Graduation is actually one of my favorite occasions for buying a warehouse-club cake because you’re often feeding a lot of people. A half-sheet or full-sheet cake can make more sense than buying several smaller desserts.
You can choose your cake size based on your guest count and customize it with available colors, writing, themes, and decorations.
If you’re hosting a graduation party, BJ’s also offers party platters, snacks, drinks, disposable tableware, and other party supplies, making it possible to pick up much of what you need in one trip.
Does BJ’s Make Birthday Cakes?
Yes. Birthday cakes are one of the easiest occasions to use BJ’s custom cake service.
You can choose a cake size based on the number of guests and personalize it with a birthday message, colors, an available theme, or a photo.
My Experience With BJ’s Birthday Cakes
When my girls started kindergarten, we let them invite friends and have themed birthday parties. It was always fun finding decorations to match whatever theme they wanted that year.
And, of course, as a frugal shopper, I was always looking for the best deals on decorations and food.
For one of their parties, I ordered a quarter-sheet birthday cake from BJ’s.
We’ve had several BJ’s cakes over the years, and overall we’ve been happy with them. On one cake, the handwriting wasn’t quite as polished as others we’d received, but the bakery employee was incredibly friendly and asked if everything looked okay.
For a five-year-old’s birthday party, it was perfectly fine!
We’ve also chosen the non-dairy whipped topping in the past because my kids preferred it. The buttercream is good too, but definitely sweeter.
My biggest advice when ordering a custom cake is simply to be specific about what you want. If you have a certain color, writing style, or look in mind, tell the bakery when you order.
Does BJ’s Sell Premade Cakes?
Yes. If you don’t need a custom design—or you forgot to order ahead—BJ’s bakery also carries ready-made cakes and desserts.
The selection changes, but you may find options such as:
- Layer cakes
- Round cakes
- Tiramisu
- Carrot cake
- Seasonal cakes
- Cupcakes
- Other bakery desserts
This can be especially helpful when you need a birthday cake at the last minute and don’t have the 48 hours needed for a custom order.
Does BJ’s Sell Cupcakes?
Yes. BJ’s bakery carries cupcakes, and BJ’s also advertises custom cakes and cupcakes through its party-planning services.
Cupcakes can be an easy alternative to a sheet cake for children’s parties, school celebrations, graduation parties, or other gatherings because you don’t have to cut and serve a cake.
Can You Order a BJ’s Cake Online?
Yes. BJ’s currently offers online custom cake ordering.
You can start through BJ’s bakery section, choose the available cake options, customize your order, and arrange for pickup.
If you’d rather talk to someone about a specific design, you can also contact the bakery at your local BJ’s club.
Do You Need a BJ’s Membership to Order a Custom Cake?
Yes. BJ’s states that you need an eligible BJ’s membership to use its custom cake ordering service.
That includes BJ’s Club, Club+, and eligible Business memberships.
If you’re thinking about joining primarily for a party or event, check the current BJ’s membership promotions first. BJ’s frequently runs discounted membership offers, so there’s no reason to pay more than necessary if a promotion is available.
BJ’s Custom Cake FAQ
How much notice does BJ’s need for a custom cake?
BJ’s currently requests at least 48 hours’ notice for customized cake orders.
How many people does a BJ’s full-sheet cake feed?
A current BJ’s full-sheet cake serves approximately 64 people.
How many people does a BJ’s half-sheet cake feed?
A current BJ’s half-sheet cake serves approximately 32 people, although servings can vary depending on how the cake is cut.
How many people does a BJ’s quarter-sheet cake feed?
A current BJ’s quarter-sheet cake serves approximately 16 people.
Does BJ’s make photo cakes?
Yes. BJ’s offers photo personalization on eligible cakes, subject to its image requirements.
Does BJ’s make two-tier cakes?
Yes. BJ’s currently sells two-tier custom cakes that serve around 30–35 people depending on serving size.
Can I order a BJ’s cake online?
Yes. BJ’s offers online custom cake ordering with in-club pickup.
Does BJ’s have ready-made birthday cakes?
BJ’s bakery carries ready-made cakes and desserts, although selection varies by club.
Do I need a membership to order a BJ’s cake?
Yes. BJ’s requires an eligible membership to use its custom cake ordering service.
Are BJ’s Custom Cakes Worth It?
For our family, BJ’s cakes have been a convenient and budget-friendly option for birthday parties and other celebrations.
The biggest advantage is being able to buy a cake large enough to feed a crowd while also picking up your party food, drinks, decorations, and other supplies during the same BJ’s trip.
Just remember to order a customized cake at least 48 hours ahead, choose the size based on your guest count, and be specific about the personalization you want.
And if you’re not already a member, check the current BJ’s membership deal before joining—you may be able to save quite a bit on the membership itself.
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