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What to Serve at a Party Besides Cake on Staten Island

Skip the sheet cake and build a treat table people actually reach for, decorated in your colors and priced by the dozen.

The short answer

You do not need a cake to end a party on a sweet note. A spread of custom Oreos, cake pops, cakesicles, pretzel rods, rice krispie treats, and jumbo marshmallows covers dessert, doubles as the decor, and travels home in a box. Sprinkled Sweets makes all of it on Staten Island in your party colors, starting at $40 a dozen, with packages at $150, $225, and $325.

Why skip the cake

A cake is one big item that has to be cut, plated, and handed out, and half of it usually goes home in foil. A treat table does the opposite. Guests take what they want when they want it, everything is already a single serving, and the display is doing double duty as your centerpiece. No knife, no plates, no leftover slab in the fridge for a week. For a lot of Staten Island parties, that is the easier call, and it photographs better too.

The trick is to treat the spread like you would a cake: one clear theme, a tight color story, and a couple of items that stand tall so the table has a focal point. Variety comes from the shapes, not from the palette.

What to put on the table instead

Pick three or four of these in the same two colors. That is what reads as intentional rather than random.

Want a face or a logo on the spread? That is edible photo printing, and it adds $10 to $15 a dozen. It is a nice way to replace the photo cake a lot of people used to order.

How much you need with no cake

This is the one number people get wrong. When there is also a cake, one to two treats per guest is fine. When treats are the whole dessert, plan on about three per guest. Here is how that shakes out.

GuestsWhat to orderBallpark
15 to 20About five dozen across three types, one as a centerpiecePetite $150
30 to 40Four to five dozen across four typesClassic $225
60 and upDeluxe spread plus a dozen cakesicles for heightDeluxe $325

If you are still not sure how the counts work, the how many treats per person guide breaks it down further, and the dessert table guide covers styling the display itself.

Full pricing

TreatWhat you getPrice
Custom OreosHand dipped and decorated to your theme$45 / dozen
Rice Krispie TreatsDipped, drizzled, sprinkled$45 / dozen
Pretzel RodsDipped and finished in your colors$40 / dozen
Jumbo MarshmallowsDressed up, price depends on design$45 to $55 / dozen
Cake PopsBite sized cakes on a stickSpecial order
CakesiclesFilled cake in a popsicle shellSpecial order
Edible photo printingYour photo or logo printed on the treatAdds $10 to $15 / dozen

The three party packages and everything else live on the pricing page.

Making the table feel like a centerpiece

Give the display two levels. Stand cakesicles up in a block or a small stand, lean pretzel rods tall in a weighted cup, and let the Oreos, marshmallows, and rice krispie treats fill in around the base. That height is what a cake normally gives you. Keep to your two colors and let the shapes carry the interest. A short garland or a single sign behind the treats finishes it without competing.

When to order

Two to three weeks ahead is the sweet spot, and six to eight weeks for wedding favors. Spring and early summer fill up first because of graduation and communion season. Everything is made fresh close to your date and packed so nothing shifts on the ride home. Need a shorter turnaround? Text 718-715-5740 and I will tell you what is open.

How ordering works

Payment

Venmo at @jennine-pece, Zelle to 718-715-5740, or cash at pickup. A 50% retainer reserves your date and the rest is due when you pick up. See the full payment options.

Common questions

What can I serve at a party instead of cake?
A dessert spread of custom Oreos, cake pops, cakesicles, pretzel rods, rice krispie treats, and jumbo marshmallows covers a party without a cake. Sprinkled Sweets makes all of them on Staten Island, decorated in your party colors, starting at $40 a dozen.
How much does a no cake dessert table cost on Staten Island?
The Petite package is $150, the Classic is $225, and the Deluxe is $325. Individual dozens run $40 for pretzel rods and $45 for custom Oreos and rice krispie treats, so a full table for 30 to 40 guests usually lands around the Classic package.
How many treats do I need if there is no cake?
Plan on about three pieces per guest when treats are the whole dessert instead of one to two if there is also a cake. For 20 guests that is roughly five dozen across three or four treat types.
Can the treats be a centerpiece like a cake would be?
Yes. Cakesicles and a marshmallow or cake pop tower give the table height and a focal point, so you get the wow moment of a cake without cutting and serving one.
Do these treats work for adults, not just kids?
Yes. Pretzel rods add a salty note adults go for, and black and gold, rose gold, or burgundy palettes suit milestone birthdays, showers, and corporate events.
How far ahead should I order?
Two to three weeks ahead, and six to eight for wedding favors. Text 718-715-5740 to check shorter notice dates.

Keep reading

Dessert TablesHow Many Treats Per PersonCustom Treat PricesEdible Photo Treats

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