Mili Sweets is a dessert catering service, offering custom-recipe cakes, and an assortment of desserts that are carefully handcrafted in small-batches. We offer delivery or pick-up from our San Marcos kitchen facility, along with full service dessert table set-up and styling -
serving our community of San Diego County, California since 2010.
All of our desserts are made completely free of peanuts and tree nuts.
We can create recipes to suit requests for vegan, gluten free, soy free, egg free, dairy free and dye free.
We personally maintain the highest level and care and service for each individual order and catered event.
Mili Takashima is owner of both Mili's Sweets dessert catering, and Glorified Hobby florist companies.
serving our community of San Diego County, California since 2010.
All of our desserts are made completely free of peanuts and tree nuts.
We can create recipes to suit requests for vegan, gluten free, soy free, egg free, dairy free and dye free.
We personally maintain the highest level and care and service for each individual order and catered event.
Mili Takashima is owner of both Mili's Sweets dessert catering, and Glorified Hobby florist companies.
Single-Tier Cakes
We only offer single-tiered cakes with two to four custom layers - not multi-tiered or stacked-cakes that are placed on top of one another. We do not offer cakes that are covered or fully decorated in fondant. Below is a reference for the sizes we offer and how they can be cut into servings.
STANDARD CUSTOM CAKES
less than $5 per serving when standard size - with choice of two custom cake layers
6" | $110*
8" |$180*
10" | $320*
6" | $110*
8" |$180*
10" | $320*
3rd or 4th additional cake-layer(s) onto standard custom cake
$42 for one 6" | $84 for one 8" |$126 for one 10"
handcrafted desserts|as cake toppers/decoration
price based on type and quantity
expertly-arranged floral
$0 / FREE if provided at least a day in advance, or MARKET PRICE if we are sourcing - based on type and quantity
Bundt cake
Whole, standard 9", custom-made with flavor(s) of your choice, drizzle-iced with frosting, or chocolate ganache.
$42 each
individual cake/mini or smash cake (add-on only)
This stacked-cupcake option is only offered as an add-on, with any single minimum cupcake order, or cake order of the same flavor recipe.
$14 each
$42 for one 6" | $84 for one 8" |$126 for one 10"
handcrafted desserts|as cake toppers/decoration
price based on type and quantity
expertly-arranged floral
$0 / FREE if provided at least a day in advance, or MARKET PRICE if we are sourcing - based on type and quantity
Bundt cake
Whole, standard 9", custom-made with flavor(s) of your choice, drizzle-iced with frosting, or chocolate ganache.
$42 each
individual cake/mini or smash cake (add-on only)
This stacked-cupcake option is only offered as an add-on, with any single minimum cupcake order, or cake order of the same flavor recipe.
$14 each
Cake Finish Techniques
Our cakes are one of a kind, just like the look and feel of your celebration. We have a variety of finishing ideas with the use of our classically-made, real-butter buttercream, cream cheese, or vegan frostings.
If florals are decorative toppings are involved, we can do clean-and-simple, or an abundant design.
You can offer photo references for what you like on how we can expertly-create with frosting, or see our work for idea-examples and reference.
If florals are decorative toppings are involved, we can do clean-and-simple, or an abundant design.
You can offer photo references for what you like on how we can expertly-create with frosting, or see our work for idea-examples and reference.
CUPCAKES
standard-size | minimum order is one dozen per flavor
$3.50 each | $42 per dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
individual cake/mini or smash cake (add-on only)
This stacked-cupcake option is only offered as an add-on, with any single minimum cupcake order, or cake order of the same flavor recipe.
$14 each
$3.50 each | $42 per dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
individual cake/mini or smash cake (add-on only)
This stacked-cupcake option is only offered as an add-on, with any single minimum cupcake order, or cake order of the same flavor recipe.
$14 each
Cake Flavor Ideas
This is a just sampling of our more than 200 cake flavors we have developed and crafted over the decade of being in business. Most all of our recipes can be customized to be
gluten free, vegan, dairy free, dye free, and all of our desserts are free of peanuts and tree nuts.
Mili uses real, organic fruits and veggies, pure vanilla, and her own house-made reductions to create the flavors in her tried and true recipes. Some ingredients, like passion fruit or peaches, are seasonal.
We are more than happy to create a custom recipe or off-menu flavor combination of your choice, as long as it is nut free and the ingredients are available. Let Mili know what you like, and she can offer some suggestions.
Your custom order is always custom-made, just for you.
gluten free, vegan, dairy free, dye free, and all of our desserts are free of peanuts and tree nuts.
Mili uses real, organic fruits and veggies, pure vanilla, and her own house-made reductions to create the flavors in her tried and true recipes. Some ingredients, like passion fruit or peaches, are seasonal.
We are more than happy to create a custom recipe or off-menu flavor combination of your choice, as long as it is nut free and the ingredients are available. Let Mili know what you like, and she can offer some suggestions.
Your custom order is always custom-made, just for you.
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Filling or Topping Ideas
Cakes are completely custom-made. Cake layers are paired with fillings to bring the flavors together.
If you have specific filling ideas, let Mili know. Otherwise, we can work on a cake flavor layout.
Here is a list of the most popular filling options, that can be stand-alone or swirled:
If you have specific filling ideas, let Mili know. Otherwise, we can work on a cake flavor layout.
Here is a list of the most popular filling options, that can be stand-alone or swirled:
- Classic Frosting: Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Dutch Chocolate, Espresso, Cinnamon-Spice, Caramel, etc.
- Fresh Fruit Buttercream: Strawberry, Raspberry, Lemon, Blueberry, Peach, Mango, etc.
- Folded Into a Cake Layer: Italian Custard, Lemon Curd, Fruit Filling, Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse, etc.
- Egg-Free Cookie Dough: Chocolate Chip or Vanilla-Sprinkle, etc.
- Ganache: Vanilla or Chocolate
- Dulce de Leche Caramel: Salted or Classic
Other Speciality Desserts
BARS
standard-size | minimum order is one dozen per flavor
$3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
lemon bars - shortbread bottom, firm-set lemon curd top
mango bars, pineapple-coconut bars, lime bars, etc. - just like lemon bars, but more unique: shortbread bottom, fresh-made fruit curd on top
cookie bars -recipe, vegan, or gluten free - includes all cookie standard and custom cookie-flavors, cut bite-size or standard-size bars.
cheesecake bars - classic-recipe, vegan, or gluten free - with and without crust, garnished with a fresh berry or leaf.
millionaire bars - shortbread bottom, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache
$3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
lemon bars - shortbread bottom, firm-set lemon curd top
mango bars, pineapple-coconut bars, lime bars, etc. - just like lemon bars, but more unique: shortbread bottom, fresh-made fruit curd on top
cookie bars -recipe, vegan, or gluten free - includes all cookie standard and custom cookie-flavors, cut bite-size or standard-size bars.
cheesecake bars - classic-recipe, vegan, or gluten free - with and without crust, garnished with a fresh berry or leaf.
millionaire bars - shortbread bottom, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache
Crust or Bottom Ideas
All of our desserts are custom-recipe made. If you have a specific idea for a speciality bar, please let Mili know. Here is a list of the most popular crusts for bars, that can be translated for cakes, cheesecake, and more.
- Shortbread Crust: for classic, vegan, or gluten free recipes
- Graham Cracker Crust
- Oreo or Biscoff Crust: for classic or vegan recipes
- Oat Cookie Crust: for vegan and/or gluten free recipes
PASTRY
Eclairs or Cream Puffs
filled with custard or whipped cream, dulce de leche, lemon curd, or custom flavor
standard-size | minimum order is one dozen per flavor
$3.50 each | $36 per dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
Cannoli
traditional fried shell, filled with Italian custard, options to chocolate-dip assorted, tipped with a cherry, chocolate chips, or customized.
standard size | minimum order is one dozen
$3.00 each | $36 per dozen
filled with custard or whipped cream, dulce de leche, lemon curd, or custom flavor
standard-size | minimum order is one dozen per flavor
$3.50 each | $36 per dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
Cannoli
traditional fried shell, filled with Italian custard, options to chocolate-dip assorted, tipped with a cherry, chocolate chips, or customized.
standard size | minimum order is one dozen
$3.00 each | $36 per dozen
COOKIES
$42 per single-flavor batch
We can accommodate small-sized baked with 24 servings per-batch (priced at $1.75 each), or large-sized baked, with 12 servings per batch (priced at $3.50 each serving).
ideas: snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, chocolate or toffee-pretzel, white chocolate chip, coconut-oatmeal, double chocolate, chocolate-espresso, Italian biscotti, gingersnap, shortbread, sugar, butterscotch, etc. (Dream-up a flavor made without nuts, and we can create a custom-recipe made just for you.)
chocolate-dipped or extra toppings on cookies | Want us to dip your cookies? What extra goodies like a whole pretzel on top? We're happy to accommodate! Add $0.50 per cookie. ($6 per dozen to cover chocolate-cost).
We can accommodate small-sized baked with 24 servings per-batch (priced at $1.75 each), or large-sized baked, with 12 servings per batch (priced at $3.50 each serving).
ideas: snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, chocolate or toffee-pretzel, white chocolate chip, coconut-oatmeal, double chocolate, chocolate-espresso, Italian biscotti, gingersnap, shortbread, sugar, butterscotch, etc. (Dream-up a flavor made without nuts, and we can create a custom-recipe made just for you.)
chocolate-dipped or extra toppings on cookies | Want us to dip your cookies? What extra goodies like a whole pretzel on top? We're happy to accommodate! Add $0.50 per cookie. ($6 per dozen to cover chocolate-cost).
CHOCOLATE DIPPED
Minimum order for all chocolate-dipped menu is one dozen. Each order can be custom-assorted in white and dark chocolate, a colored white chocolate, or vegan-chocolate-dipped.
chocolate double-dipped strawberries | $3 each | (We provide extra quantities when smaller strawberries are in season.)*
*dipped in one type of chocolate = minimum of one dozen. | $36/dozen.
*dipped assorted/marbled/two types of chocolate = minimum order of two dozen | $72/dozen assorted
chocolate double-dipped strawberry with floral gift boxes at least two dozen extra-premium, custom-color coordinating chocolate strawberries, with gold leaf, packaged with florals and tied with ribbon | $110
pretzels | (larger twists) | $1.75 each | $36 per minimum order
dipped Oreo cookies / pops | $2.75 each | $33 per minimum order
marshmallow pops | (jumbo single or stacked regular size) | $2.75 each | $33 per minimum order
chocolate double-dipped strawberries | $3 each | (We provide extra quantities when smaller strawberries are in season.)*
*dipped in one type of chocolate = minimum of one dozen. | $36/dozen.
*dipped assorted/marbled/two types of chocolate = minimum order of two dozen | $72/dozen assorted
chocolate double-dipped strawberry with floral gift boxes at least two dozen extra-premium, custom-color coordinating chocolate strawberries, with gold leaf, packaged with florals and tied with ribbon | $110
pretzels | (larger twists) | $1.75 each | $36 per minimum order
dipped Oreo cookies / pops | $2.75 each | $33 per minimum order
marshmallow pops | (jumbo single or stacked regular size) | $2.75 each | $33 per minimum order
BROWNIES
standard-size | minimum order is one dozen per flavor
$3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
ideas: classic-decadent, flourless (gluten free), s'mores, chocolate-mint, etc.
$3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | minimum order is two dozen per flavor
$1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
ideas: classic-decadent, flourless (gluten free), s'mores, chocolate-mint, etc.
CHEESECAKE
Classic Cream Cheese Cheesecake, Vanilla Bean Italian Ricotta Cheesecake (contains gluten, and baked without a crust), or Vegan-Vanilla, typically topped with a seasonal berry.
cupcake/standard-size | $3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | $1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
ideas for crust-bottom: classic graham cracker crust, gluten free oat-cookie crust, Oreo cookies, chocolate tart crust
cupcake/standard-size | $3.50 each | $42 per standard size dozen
mini-size | $1.75 each | $42 per two dozen
ideas for crust-bottom: classic graham cracker crust, gluten free oat-cookie crust, Oreo cookies, chocolate tart crust
TRIFLES & CREME BRULEE'
classic, dairy-free , gluten-free and/or vegan options, custom-made per order.
Custom made for you. Each trifle includes the opportunity for a fresh berry garnish, and a mini -matching spoon is included for each serving.
mini-size | 1 ounce, mini spoon included | $2.50 each, minimum order is two dozen
standard-size | 3 ounces, mini spoon included | $4 each, minimum order is one dozen
large-size | 5 ounces, mini spoon included | $5 each, minimum order is one dozen
All of our desserts are custom made per order. Here are ideas:
Strawberry Shortcake
Tiramisu
Creme Brulee' (torched sugar-top, garnished with seasonal berry)
Tre Latti (Italian Tres Leches)
Lemon Meringue
Panna Cotta - classic or vegan coconut
Seasonal Berry Parfait (sugar-free option)
Ganache paired with Brownie Bite or Shortbread
Italian Custard with fresh berries
Coconut Custard (classic or brulee')
Custom made for you. Each trifle includes the opportunity for a fresh berry garnish, and a mini -matching spoon is included for each serving.
mini-size | 1 ounce, mini spoon included | $2.50 each, minimum order is two dozen
standard-size | 3 ounces, mini spoon included | $4 each, minimum order is one dozen
large-size | 5 ounces, mini spoon included | $5 each, minimum order is one dozen
All of our desserts are custom made per order. Here are ideas:
Strawberry Shortcake
Tiramisu
Creme Brulee' (torched sugar-top, garnished with seasonal berry)
Tre Latti (Italian Tres Leches)
Lemon Meringue
Panna Cotta - classic or vegan coconut
Seasonal Berry Parfait (sugar-free option)
Ganache paired with Brownie Bite or Shortbread
Italian Custard with fresh berries
Coconut Custard (classic or brulee')
TARTS & PIES
tartlets with fresh fruit or berries | $5 each, minimum order is one dozen
tartlets individual serving on either biscotti tart crust, vanilla shortbread, or chocolate tart crust | $4 each, minimum order is one dozen
ideas: S'mores, Caramel-Apple, Dulce de Leche, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Mousse, etc.
whole artisan pies baked in standard glass-pan | single crust pie $42 | double crust pie $54
individual pies (cupcake size, one dozen minimum) | $5 each
ideas: cherry, apple, blueberry, pumpkin, cream pie, mixed berry, etc.
tartlets individual serving on either biscotti tart crust, vanilla shortbread, or chocolate tart crust | $4 each, minimum order is one dozen
ideas: S'mores, Caramel-Apple, Dulce de Leche, Lemon Meringue, Chocolate Mousse, etc.
whole artisan pies baked in standard glass-pan | single crust pie $42 | double crust pie $54
individual pies (cupcake size, one dozen minimum) | $5 each
ideas: cherry, apple, blueberry, pumpkin, cream pie, mixed berry, etc.
Catering Services
We offer delivery, full service catering, along with dessert table setting and styling services that are subject to our availability. Please contact Mili directly to schedule a phone call or for a free consultation for your special occasion.
PICK-UP
Free and arranged at a specific time, at our kitchen facility in San Marcos, California.
DELIVERY
Free delivery in within San Marcos. $50/hour for our time, from and back to our San Marcos kitchen facility.
For catering / dessert table set-up orders, based on $50/hour for our time, from and back to our kitchen facility.
DESSERTS TABLE SET UP AND TEAR DOWN
$50/hour
We provide options to match the look and feel of your event, from clean and classic, to boho-rustic options. Any of the pedestals and riser-finishes we use to display our desserts and cake(s) provide a professional, abundant, and beautiful setting for any quantity of desserts.
CUSTOM DESSERT LABELING
$0 - free with purchase of catering services
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS / EVENT STYLING SERVICES
Products and services for Mili's floral work via Glorified Hobby are priced based on type and quantity.
DESSERT TABLE PEDESTAL AND PLATING RENTAL
$50 flat fee - for any/all of our plating. We do not rent our plating without the hiring of our full-catering services.
Free and arranged at a specific time, at our kitchen facility in San Marcos, California.
DELIVERY
Free delivery in within San Marcos. $50/hour for our time, from and back to our San Marcos kitchen facility.
For catering / dessert table set-up orders, based on $50/hour for our time, from and back to our kitchen facility.
DESSERTS TABLE SET UP AND TEAR DOWN
$50/hour
We provide options to match the look and feel of your event, from clean and classic, to boho-rustic options. Any of the pedestals and riser-finishes we use to display our desserts and cake(s) provide a professional, abundant, and beautiful setting for any quantity of desserts.
CUSTOM DESSERT LABELING
$0 - free with purchase of catering services
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS / EVENT STYLING SERVICES
Products and services for Mili's floral work via Glorified Hobby are priced based on type and quantity.
DESSERT TABLE PEDESTAL AND PLATING RENTAL
$50 flat fee - for any/all of our plating. We do not rent our plating without the hiring of our full-catering services.
FINISH OPTIONS
ALL WHITE: classic all-white display with a variety of ceramic and porcelain pedestals and plates.
CLEAR & CRISP: clean and modern, clear-acrylic with glass risers – can be made all clear or with a mix of white pieces.
CLEAN WOOD & WHITE: clean wood with a combination of white ceramic and clear acrylic and glass.
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MIXED CLASSICS: added dimension that can be customized, offering a mix of white ceramic, some clear glass pieces, and some sleek wood risers with boho pieces. Great for an extra-large dessert display.
BOHO-RUSTIC: more wood pieces, some rustic finishes, that are lovely on their own and great mixed-in with white pedestals.
NEUTRAL GOLD & WHITE: Clean-style risers, with neutral gold-tone in a matte-satin finish, paired with white.
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Floral Services
Did you know that Mili owns a florist company? Glorified Hobby is our second company - also owned and operated by Mili Takashima - providing florist services since 2019. We have an expert creative-team and florist professionals ready to serve you! Please contact Mili to receive a quote.
Notes, Terms & Conditions
Mili's Sweets is a boutique-sized, custom-order dessert catering business. We rent a commercial kitchen that is closed to the public, and do not carry an inventory. Products and services are based on our availability. We are a first-booked, first-served services-vendor, taking on a limited number of orders, to maintain the highest level of quality, time, and attention each of our customers deserve - regardless of the size of a final order. We service orders as small as a single minimum order, up to hundreds of servings per event.
Estimate documents are provided upon request and are no-obligation. Terms and conditions about a potential order are clearly stated on these documents. If a customer would like to book, they would need to follow up and let us know that they would like to place an order, so that an invoice and confirmation document can be provided for payment to be processed.
Orders are set and onto our schedule once they are paid in full. We do not accept or work with deposits. Please see details below regarding either regular or catering orders. Payment and refund terms are always outlined on the finalized invoice and confirmation, and are agreed to by both the client/customer and the vendor/Mili's Sweets or Glorified Hobby.
Mili is available and offers free, scheduled phone call consultations. We're also always available via email, with office hours to reply on Mondays and Tuesdays, and anytime via text.
For more details, please visit our contact/about page.
Estimate documents are provided upon request and are no-obligation. Terms and conditions about a potential order are clearly stated on these documents. If a customer would like to book, they would need to follow up and let us know that they would like to place an order, so that an invoice and confirmation document can be provided for payment to be processed.
Orders are set and onto our schedule once they are paid in full. We do not accept or work with deposits. Please see details below regarding either regular or catering orders. Payment and refund terms are always outlined on the finalized invoice and confirmation, and are agreed to by both the client/customer and the vendor/Mili's Sweets or Glorified Hobby.
Mili is available and offers free, scheduled phone call consultations. We're also always available via email, with office hours to reply on Mondays and Tuesdays, and anytime via text.
For more details, please visit our contact/about page.
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REGULAR CUSTOM ORDERS
Regular/non-catering custom order availability is based on how booked we are. We tend to be booked at least a month in advance. Orders are confirmed onto our schedule, once paid in-full. Changes and adjustments to the products and services on regular orders can be made two weeks in advance of fulfillment. Before this date, items can be removed for a partial refund; items can be added with the remaining balance due at that time; or orders can be canceled for a full refund, issued via the original payment method. |
CUSTOM CATERING ORDERS
Custom catering orders for events and dessert table set-up require a two month notice and are confirmed onto our schedule once booked/paid in-full. Estimates are provided upon request. Pricing may be subject to change, and is honored for up to three months from the estimate-document origination date. Once ready to place a custom order, the client would request an invoice and confirmation document to book the order. Pricing is set once booked. Changes and adjustments to the products and services on catering orders can be made up to one month in advance of the fulfillment-date. Before this date, items can be removed for a partial refund; items can be added with the remaining balance due at that time; or orders can be canceled for a full refund within this timeframe. After the one month advance-notice for making any changes, orders will not be refunded if cancelled. As a caterer, Mili's Sweets is a service. Gratuity is appreciated. However, tax and gratuity are not a factor on invoices. |
Tasting / Sampling Opportunities
To taste-and-see Mili's work without a custom order, you can reserve from our monthly menu for curbside pick-up or free delivery in San Marcos.
Our monthly "choose your tasting packages" are offered ten months out of the year.
These packages are the only opportunity for a tasting without a custom order.
Reimbursed sampling/tasting packages are not available for regular/non-catering orders valued at less than $300.
Our monthly "choose your tasting packages" are offered ten months out of the year.
These packages are the only opportunity for a tasting without a custom order.
Reimbursed sampling/tasting packages are not available for regular/non-catering orders valued at less than $300.
Mili Takashima DBA Mili's Sweets posts the pricing and details for our custom products and services, updated for 2023, that are subject to change.
Gratuity for our services is appreciated. Finalized invoices do not include tax or tips.
We offer delivery service, or schedule a specific time to meet-up for you to pick up at our San Marcos kitchen facility.
Mili's Sweets is a one woman-owned catering business that is fully certified, licensed, permitted, and insured to serve San Diego County, California.
Find Mili's Sweets on WEDDING WIRE.
CONTACT Mili anytime via email/text.
See more background info about Mili via her BIO.
See some examples of our work via PINTEREST or INSTAGRAM.
Gratuity for our services is appreciated. Finalized invoices do not include tax or tips.
We offer delivery service, or schedule a specific time to meet-up for you to pick up at our San Marcos kitchen facility.
Mili's Sweets is a one woman-owned catering business that is fully certified, licensed, permitted, and insured to serve San Diego County, California.
Find Mili's Sweets on WEDDING WIRE.
CONTACT Mili anytime via email/text.
See more background info about Mili via her BIO.
See some examples of our work via PINTEREST or INSTAGRAM.
