Fancie

Cupcakes & Cocktails

2011-06-20T12:27:00.000-07:00

We've launched a brand new evening which has got the great and good of Sheffield giddy!

Come and join us on the last Thursday of every month when we take up residence in the private dining area of the beautiful Wig & Pen on Campo Lane. Enjoy a Fancie Masterclass and learn to decorate your very own Cupcakes to take home, followed by a step by step class on Classic cocktail making, lead by the Wig & Pen's award winning mixologists. Throw in a few glasses of Prosecco and some beautiful canapes by the Wig & Pen and you have yourself an evening to remember.

These evenings are great from Hen Parties, Birthdays, Corporate events or just a get together!

Email bookings@fancie.co.uk for more information and booking.

Love cake? Well you're in luck...

2011-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

Fancie are hiring!

We are looking for high energy, creative early birds with a passion for cake to work in our bakery alongside our existing team of creative bakers and sugar artists.
Aside from your desire to work for an exciting, growing business, you will ideally possess the following qualities:

Qualification in baking/ patisserie or equivalent
Own transport
Self motivated
Ambitious

If you are ready for a challenge and think you could be our next shining star, send your cv to careers@fancie.co.uk

It's been a while...

2011-01-30T05:40:00.000-08:00

Apologies for the blog neglect over the busy festive months.... now that January is out of the way we are in full fancie swing with lots of plans on the kitchen table!

First thing you must all know about is our fabulous Facebook competition...
We are offering one of our fans a years supply of Fancie Cupcakes!!
As soon as we hit 10,000 fans (just over 300 to go) we will pick one fan at random to win the dream prize.

http://www.facebook.com/WeLoveFancie

Ts&Cs:
The winner must be able to collect the cakes from one of our stores
The prize entitles the winner to 1 cupcake a week for a year = 52 standard size cupcakes
The offer is for our counter range and not bespoke orders

All I want for Christmas....

2010-12-14T13:02:00.000-08:00

Are you stuck for those last few Christmas gifts? We we have the perfect solution with our Fancie Cupcake experience.

Get 5 friends and unleash the Cupcake queen within in the comfort of our beautiful shop on Sharrowvale Road.

For the girl who has everything...

2010-12-13T09:05:00.001-08:00

Customer comment

2010-12-06T02:11:00.001-08:00

So you may have seen on your last visit to Fancie that we have customer comment cards on the tables to feed straight back to the bakery.

Every week we will share with you some of the comments that people have left....

'King' Soloman said:

"I would recommend it, the best hot chocolate in the world and give it to the Queen and ALL my friends"

Thanks Soloman, look forward to your next visit!

Snow is falling...

2010-12-03T00:52:00.000-08:00

But that doesn't stop us!

Despite this freakishly white weather we are having, the Fancie team are pushing on to bring you your cakes. Our staff have travelled by Plane, Train and Automobile (well maybe not plane) to ensure we could get open as soon as possible- and so today after two days being closed, we reopen!

The staff are as eager to get back to it as you are to shake your cabin fever off, so come and indulge as you get back to your Christmas shopping.

See you at Fancie!

Fancie. Faces

2010-11-29T01:28:00.000-08:00

Look who's been enjoying Fancie. Cupcakes......

Olly Murs

Eliza Doolittle

Rolf Harris!!

There's no denying they have great taste......

Christmas time!!

2010-11-28T06:23:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to get your Christmas orders in on time!

Luxury Rich Fruit Christmas cakes from £25
Gift Boxes of Christmas Cupcakes from £12
or try our alternative Christmas Cake:
Chocolate Christmas Layer Cake: £25

Call your most convenient store to order and arrange collection:

388 Sharrowvale Rd, Sheffield, S11 8ZP

t: 0114 266 7238

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Kiosk 6 The Winter Garden,
S1 2LH

t: 0114 275 4288

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High Street, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, S9 1EJ

t: 0114 2354 325

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Sheffield Students' Union, Western Bank, S10 2TG

t: 0114 222 8695

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Meadowhall opens!!

2010-11-28T06:14:00.000-08:00

So our fourth shop opened this week and we LOVE it!

You told us you couldn't always get to Sharrowvale Road- so we brought Fancie to you, and you've not been disappointed! Come and see us in our new Meadowhall store where you can take a break from your Christmas shopping for a cake and cup of tea, and then collect a box to take home and share (or at least pretend to share!)

Exciting opportunities

2010-10-31T11:03:00.000-07:00

Fancie are looking for enthusiastic, smiley people who love hard work to cover over the Christmas period.

Opportunities are available in all areas of the business: Bakery, Retail and Driving.

Although full training is given, experience is preferred in all areas.

The successful applicants will have a passion for bakery, excellent customer service skills and a desire to succeed.

Full and Part time temporary positions available.

Please email a CV and covering letter to Careers@fancie.co.uk in the first instance.

Due to the high amount of CVs we receive, unfortunately we will only be able to contact those who have been successful.

Fancie. Faces

2010-10-19T11:14:00.000-07:00

It was dark and miserable as I walked out of work. I noticed the colours had changed on the trees. No longer a glorious glowing green, but a multitude of oranges and reds, it was officially autumn. Usually I love to see the colours change, but today had officially been the day from hell, not only the day from hell but a shockingly awful week.

As I wandered home I listened to my iPod while events of the day started recalling through my mind. If only I hadn’t slept through the alarm, if only I’d had to time to answer all those emails, if I only stay awake through the 2 hour meeting, if only not spilt my lunch down my brand new top. If only everything had just gone to plan.

As I continued on my journey the sky turned black and the heavens decided to open. It was silting it down, proper pouring. With no umbrella or jacket it was the perfect end to such an unfortunate day. Dodging puddles I kept on walking, I wasn’t that far from home. All I could now think of was reaching my destination, climbing into a hot bath and relaxing all my thoughts away. Hot bath, relaxing front of the TV with a large glass of wine was my mantra through the last five minutes of speed walking up the hill.

Walking through the door of the place I called home, it was suspiciously empty. The boyfriend who usually greats me with stories of how his day been notably wasn’t around. As I looked around I all saw was a huge box left on the table with a post it tacked on the top. It simply said ‘enjoy’, as I opened the box there was the biggest Fancie cupcake sat inside, you know the ones that are usually reserved for birthdays or weddings. I had one in front of me. It was mine …ALL MINE!!

As I took it out of the box I stared the fluffy pink icing laced with hearts and bit of glitter. Carefully resting it on the worktop I couldn’t resist sticking my finger in it and licking the icing off. It was the sweetest thing I had ever tasted. Then all of a sudden I had an urge like no other, I lowered my head and flung it into the cake as if it was the softest most delicate pillow in the world. Nothing actually mattered I’d found paradise! At this point I heard the door open as I raised my head and opened my eyes and saw the boyfriend stood there staring at me like a woman gone mad. All of a sudden he walk over to me and started laughing and endearingly said ‘I’ve never seen you looking so attractive’. It was definitely the perfect end to a very imperfect day!

Jenn McCambridge- Fancie Guest Blogger.

Groupon offer

2010-10-15T07:39:00.000-07:00

We recently ran an offer with the discount company Groupon- My City Deal for a box of 12 minis for £5 instead of £10- 50% discount.

Unfortunately, the deal was mis printed and stated that the voucher was worth £20. This has caused alot of confusion and understandably people are upset.

Groupon have issued a full explaination of their error and offered a full refund to any customers who don't wish to take up the offer.

This whole episode has been regrettable and something that was meant to be a nice treat for our customers- old and new- has backfired on us.

Rest assured we are taking steps to make this up to our customers and are grateful that those who have always supported us, still are.

As a good will gesture we have additional vouchers for all the customers who exchange their vouchers and would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience.

The matter is now being dealt with by our solicitors.

We only went and won!!

2010-10-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

So we attended the Eat Sheffield awards last night and were in great company. Sheffield finest food industry insiders were in attendance and Eat Sheffield put on a great evening.
The categories we really well fought out with some very deserved winners... including us!!
We scooped Best cafe/ deli and I won Sheffield's food champion. Both were absolutely amazing but the Food Champion accolade is utterly gobsmacking- what a title!!

Thanks Eat Sheffield and in particular Niki Baker- such a fantastic evening, all your hard work paid off!!

See the full list of winners here http://www.eatsheffield.com/Restaurant_Awards/

Sheffield Food Champion
Sponsored by Sheffield Unleashed

Winner: Amanda Perry
"Quite apart from running a successful business, Amanda has shown a real dedication to supporting Sheffield food as well as promoting entrepreneurship in the city. Her work with Sheffield College and Entrepreneurs Exchange demonstrate her enthusiasm for inspiring the next generation of food businesses, and indeed businesses in general. It was Amanda who saw the potential opportunities and benefits of getting a group together to discuss promoting Sheffield food, an idea that could result in a higher profile for and better appreciation of Sheffield food producers. She is without doubt a Food Hero."

Guest Blogging

2010-09-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

So, I was recently asked to do a guest blog article for The Culture Vulture blog which is Leeds and Sheffield's oracle on all things Cultural, from the Arts and Theatre to Food and Discussion, this is the site you need to know.

Here is our little piece, hope you like it!

Allow me to introduce myself; I am Amanda Perry, Owner, Founder and devotee of Fancie. in Sheffield.

I first decided to rekindle the baking skills I had finely honed in some of the best kitchens throughout the UK in December 2007. Whilst at my parents over the Christmas period, I looked around at all the various boxes of chocolates that had been left by well wishers and family members and became slightly daunted at the variety on offer.

Buying a box of sparkly, foil wrapped chocolates had become as second nature to the average consumer as a bottle of bubbly. So why wasn’t that the case with cake?

And so I set out creating a ‘box of cakes’ at home in my kitchen. I managed through trial and error, to make a selection of miniature versions of British classics - Victoria Sandwich, Coffee, and Lemon - all moist and as fresh as if they were from your Grannies tea tray.

Next, I had to think of it from a commercial angle - if this were to be a feasible business (I must have been watching too much Dragons Den at the time!) then I would need to make the cakes a lot less fiddly in order to accommodate volume sales. And so I arrived at cupcakes - the perfect solution. A compact, individual cake that could encapsulate any flavour, colour or style combo your heart could possibly desire! It was so obvious - so why was no one else doing it?...... Little did I know that at the very same moment, SJP, Kim Cattrall et al. were hitting the big screen devouring the very same thing from the little known Magnolia bakery in NYC - and so began ‘Cupcake Britain’!

You can barely mention the word Farmers market these days before you hear the donning of pinnies across the country as the world and his wife start thumbing through cupcake recipe books. So what makes Fancie. different?

Well, for a start in the 18 months we have been trading in earnest, we have opened three shops and number four is on it’s way (watch this space). Fancie. is a brand, but what use is a brand without a decent product - style without substance, or, all fur coat and no knickers, if you will.

With my bakery training in a variety of top pastry kitchens combined with my passion for baking and uncompromising eye for detail - nothing is missed. OK, so I’m not saying we haven’t had complaints. ‘Dry’ cake seems to be the scourge of the 21st century, and of course, taste is entirely subjective. However, whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, party or just tea and cake in the shop - we are never short of crumbs flying from the mouths of our customers as they lavish praise on our mini (or not so mini) creations.

They helped Nick Clegg through Election Day; Eric Clapton sent his daughter a box for her birthday and Paloma Faith enjoyed hers so much, she ordered some for her guitarist’s birthday. We have been featured on the BBC, Channel 4, in Vogue Magazine as well as the Guardian.... I could go on but that would make me sound like a media crazy name dropper - when all we are really interested in is real, freshly baked, lip smackingly good CAKE.

It’s exciting times for Fancie. and we are continuing to grow. We have lots planned for the next 12 months, so - stay tuned, keep enjoying our mini masterpieces and watch this space!

Find us at:

Fancie.| Sharrowvale Road

Fancie.| The Winter Garden

Fancie.| Sheffield Student Union

www.fancie.co.uk

Happy Birthday Meadowhall!

2010-09-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

We were delighted to be part of Meadowhall's 20th Birthday celebrations this weekend.

The Fancie. roller Girls took to the malls with 2,000 mini cupcakes to give away- and boy, did they give them away. The cakes lasted little over 2 hours and put smiles on many a shoppers face!

Special thanks to The Leeds Roller Dolls!

Drum roll please...

2010-08-17T04:04:00.000-07:00

Ok.... so after much teasing we are delighted to announce the location of one of our new shops!

We are absolutely over the moon to be taking up residence at Sheffield Uni Studen Union! Yes, nestled away under the new golden arches of then SU you will find our delightful cakes and friendly faces ready to serve you Teapigs Tea, Fresh Coffee and of course, cakes!!

Are you excited?? We are!

Fame at last!

2010-07-12T03:53:00.000-07:00

Look at us!!

Check out this lovely blog- with fabulous taste, natch!

Oooh, you tease!!

2010-07-06T03:51:00.000-07:00

So.... we have been Tweeting about it, alluding to it on Facebook, dropping hints when we have spoken to you in real life... we arranged for the Red Arrows to spell it out in the skies over Sheffield last week.... but you must have been looking the other way.

Now is the time for us to stop these silly games and spill the beans...

Surely??

Guest Blogger #2 Jenny McCambridge- Simple Pleasures.

2010-07-05T00:27:00.001-07:00

Simple Pleasures

So we’re not quite the Sex and the City girls, but there are four of us. As we sit around we chat away. Wedding planning, hen nights and children seem to be the order of conversation, these do not interest me. A single, childless female in my (very!) early 30’s, surely this should be what I thrive on, domesticity and all that comes with it? As it happens it’s not. Give me friends, music, nights out, nights in and no strings it’s what I love.

I adore these conversations with the girls, getting the four of us together is difficult given the work/life clashes that are thrown at us. No matter what is going on, be it good or bad, there’s always time made for these moments and akin to the SATC girls, we share our musings and rants over a box of Fancie cupcakes. The topic of conversation soon drifts from the previously mentioned on to the impending choice of delicious pieces of cake. Our own quirks shine through here when posed with selection be it Lemon, Pink Velvet, Chocolate Mint, Carrot need I go on? I’m drooling at the thought as I sit and type this.

To me, what it boils down to is this, it’s that special moment that you just can’t wait for, the midweek treat that you desire, a chat with the girls as we regroup, gossip and plan our future as friends. There’s no pretence or need for Manolo Blahnik shoes, Chloe bags or even a Cosmo here, it’s our quality time together, simple pleasures that include a Fancie cupcake.

Exciting opportunity

2010-06-26T01:34:00.000-07:00

A vacancy has arisen in our bakery.

We are looking for someone who is able to lead a team and has a strong creative flair.

Although full training will be given, the ideal candidate would have a background in catering- preferably patisserie.

A flexible working attitude and full commitment to the role are essential.

Please email a CV to careers@fancie.co.uk in the first instance.

This weeks guest blogger- Omar Soliman.

2010-06-12T00:02:00.001-07:00

It's the same routine every week and for some reason I never see sense to change it. The weekend has arrived but a couple of hours on a Saturday afternoon are spent sweating out in preparation for the debauchery which will ensue. This particular routine of lie-in then gym probably does not differ from most. After the endomorphins have kicked in and the adrenaline is pumping, the hunger pangs begin and where do I decide to walk? That's right, through the Winter Gardens and past Fancie. You can't smell the cupcakes but as soon as that giant pink sign rears its head round the corner, my eyes (and my stomach) are already paying the most devoted attention.

Do the sums. 1000 calories, 90 minutes, and a shower. Do you bank the lost pounds or chomp down on some well deserved cupcakes? The heart and the belly prey give in, but the head says no. Temptation is indeed an awful thing when the sin is so heavenly. Dammit. Next time I'm getting the bus home. Or maybe just another double session on the crosstrainer.

Paloma ♥ Fancie.

2010-05-28T00:38:00.000-07:00

Exciting few weeks!

2010-05-28T00:36:00.000-07:00

So there's a rumble in the Fancie jungle (bakery!)

We have had a lovely new face lift in preparation for some pretty exciting developments which will be revealed in a few weeks. Yesterday we had a delivery of new decorating and baking benches, so there's enough room to keep up with demand and accommodate the whole Fancie Team!

Our army of bakers have also been busy experimenting with new treats to tempt you:
Oversized Macaroons will be hitting the shelves over the next few days and are really worth the visit,
the Fondant Fancies have seen us creating a rainbow of brightly coloured fresh fondant ready for dipping and our Pistachio Cupcakes are back!!

We listened to your cries for healthy treats and are now offering Blueberry muffins fresh every day drizzle with a teeny bit of white chocolate so you don't miss out your bit of naughtyness!

We have also been working alongside The Apprentice finalist Claire Young doing some exciting work with school children around Yorkshire. We're going to after school cookery clubs teaching them about cupcakes and enterprise- who knows, maybe we're even creating a whole next generation of Fancie bakers!

Keep your ears and eyes peeled for some exciting news to come......

Lovely cakey pics from our Winter Garden shop

2010-05-08T12:02:00.001-07:00

Fancie. a challenge?

2010-05-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

Fancie. is a fresh and dynamic bakery and retail company, looking to expand our team of experienced and enthusiastic staff to work in our fast growing business.

We are now recruiting for the following roles;

Store manager:

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced manager to run a busy store. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management with the ability to manage staff, supply and sales. You must be pro active, a problem solver and highly self motivated with a thorough understanding of customer service.

Team members:

Smiley, happy cake lovers to work in our stores. Must be committed to providing excellent customer service and flexible in working hours as well as trustworthy and well presented.

Bakery Staff;

Bakery staff needed to work with our existing team of creative bakers. A passion for cakes and baking is vital along with being able to work well in a team and under pressure. Previous experience preferred.

Fancie. invests in its entire staff, and full training is provided for all roles. We are also a firm believer in promoting from within, and as the business grows there will be more and more opportunities for progression for the right candidates.

Hours: Full time- up to 40, more in busy periods

Part time- Various

Email your CV in the first instance to careers@fancie.co.uk

We ♥ Fancie. Cupcakes

2010-04-17T00:27:00.000-07:00

Do you??

Free cake!

2010-03-26T00:54:00.001-07:00

Do you work in an office and find you spend the whole week looking forward to your Friday treat?

Well fear not Fancie fans, for we have a very special offer just for you.....

Print this form off, bring it to us and we will enter you in our monthly draw for FREE cakes to your office..... there are 3 boxes up every month and we will be announcing winners very shortly so get scribbling!! xx

And so, the end is near....

2010-03-20T01:18:00.000-07:00

The end of our first week in our new Winter Garden shop that is!

And what a week it's been, you've flocked to us in your droves and bought us out on more than one occasion (about 6 times actually, but who's counting!).

We have had a lovely week and it's been wonderful seeing so many friends and customers old and new coming to our new city center location.

Both shops are now open 7 days a week;

Sharrowvale Road; 10am-6pm (10am-4pm on a Sunday)

Winter Garden; 10am- 5pm

See you in one of them soon! xx

Fancie. baking?

2010-02-27T09:27:00.000-08:00

Fancie. is a fresh and dynamic bakery and retail company, looking to expand our team of experienced and enthusiastic bakery staff to work in our fast growing business.

We pride ourselves with providing excellent customer service to all customers, both retail and wholesale. In addition to the shop/ takeaway we offer a bespoke service, where the sky is the limit with creativity!

Bakery staff would benefit from having sound experience in baking, frosting and decorating cakes, though full training is given.

Fancie. invests in its entire staff, and training is provided for all roles. We are also a firm believer in promoting from within, and as the business grows there will be more and more opportunities for progression for the right candidates.

Hours:
Up to 40 hours per week- more during busy periods.

Email your CV in the first instance to Cupcakes@fancie.co.uk

New shop!!

2010-02-27T08:02:00.000-08:00

So, you may have heard.... Fancie have a new shop!

We are setting up residence in the Sheffield Winter Garden, which is most exciting as it is an absolutely beautiful setting and adjoined to The Millennium Galleries so we have beautiful plants and lovely art to keep us company!

Keep your eyes peeled for opening offers xx

Keep those ears pinned back...

2010-02-11T00:52:00.000-08:00

Fancie are ready to unleash some pretty big news on you next week....

Excited? We are!

2010-02-05T03:08:00.000-08:00

Cake and Flowers- yes please!!

2010-02-03T10:31:00.000-08:00

Fancie have teamed up with our lovely friends (and Sheffield's finest flower artists!!) at Swallows and Damsons to bring you the perfect Valentines gift- flowers and cake for no extra delivery charge. Pre orders being taken already but they will also be available to pick up over the most romantic weekend of the year.... Swoooon!!

Check out their beautiful website and make sure you go and see them soon http://www.swallowsanddamsons.com/

Call 0114 266 7238 for more Valentines info xx

Come on, Vogue!

2010-02-01T10:27:00.000-08:00

Fancie have, at last hit the big time.

Here we are featured alongside the likes of Alexa and Madonna..... Lucky aren't they!

Super Sweet Valentines

2010-01-31T08:19:00.000-08:00

Let Fancie help you woo your Valentine this year with a box of personalised cakes.

Prices start from £8 for a box of 4, call 0114 266 7238 to order yours... Don't worry, there will be plenty to buy over Valentines weekend too for those who like to leave it til the last minute!

A lovely thought for the day....

2010-01-23T06:11:00.001-08:00

Exciting times ahead!

2010-01-23T00:10:00.000-08:00

And with exciting times, comes exciting opportunities!......

Fancie. is a fresh and dynamic bakery and retail company, looking to expand our team of experienced and enthusiastic café assistants and bakery staff to work in our fast growing business.

We pride ourselves with providing excellent customer service to all customers, both retail and wholesale. In addition to the café/ takeaway we offer a bespoke service, where the sky is the limit with creativity!

Café assistants are required to be passionate about providing excellent customer service to all customers, as well as a real passion for our fantastic product!

Bakery staff would benefit from having sound experience in baking, frosting and decorating cakes.

Fancie. invests in its entire staff, and training is provided for all roles. We are also a firm believer in promoting from within, and as the business grows there will be more and more opportunities for progression for the right candidates.

Hours:
Up to 40 hours per week- more during busy periods.

Email your CV to cupcakes@fancie.co.uk in the first instance.

Fancie art!

2010-01-10T13:14:00.000-08:00

Look at us... Fancie through the eyes of local artist Wildago. We love it!

http://www.wildago.com

New year, New bakery!

2010-01-10T12:15:00.000-08:00

We are literally beside ourselves with excitement at the prospect of our shiny new bakery!

Refusing to be hampered by this crazy weather, we have spent all week Packing, unpacking, painting, making workmen tea, lifting things that are far too heavy and patting ourselves on the back at the prospect of having a new bakery to make our cakes in!

Here is a sneaky snap from this week as we were just starting to get sorted. Keep your eyes peeled for final pictures soon!

January Newsletter

2010-01-09T13:10:00.000-08:00

Our new January newsletter has just been sent out and with a beefy 10% all cakes through January, you don't want to miss out!! Sign up by emailing cupcakes@fancie.co.uk with Newsletter in the subject field! xx

(feel free to print and use the voucher on this one too!)

2010-01-09T13:09:00.000-08:00

IT"S CHRIIIIIIIISTMAS!!!

2009-12-14T12:39:00.000-08:00

So, our first Christmas in the shop and already we are giddy on festive cheer (never mind the brandy fumes from the cakes!)

All cakes are available for pre order now;

Traditional Christmas fruit cakes;

5 inch £20

8 inch £35

11 inch £45

Christmas cupcakes gift boxes from £8

Rich fruit cupcake gift boxes from £9

Yule log £9.50

Mini's selection box from £10

Call 0114 266 7238 to order yours now- open until 2pm Christmas eve!

Happy Christmas!xx

Christmas is coming!

2009-11-01T06:52:00.000-08:00

And we have everything you will need for the festive season.

From Traditional Christmas cake, to cupcakes gift boxes, to Rich fruit Cupcakes, to gift vouchers, we have it most definitely covered!

We have a whole load of lovely new stock on its way too, so you can get your stocking fillers while you get your tummy fillers!

more yum yum yum than Ho Ho Ho!!

All Christmas cakes will be in stock from mid November but are all available to pre order too. Call 0114 266 7238 to place your order x

Think Pink @ Fancie

2009-10-24T09:35:00.000-07:00

So, a very good friend of Fancie's has set herself the challenge of raising £4000.00 for Weston Park Hospital, which if you don't know is the excellent Cancer treatment center in Sheffield.

Her Mum unfortunately passed away after receiving their amazing care throughout her treatment.

This has spurred Gaynor on to take on some crazy challenges to raise money for them, the latest one being a Triathlon, followed by a 9 Day TREK through New Zealand!

We are a million percent behind her and are delighted to be helping where we can with hitting her target.

So..... This Friday 30th October is National Breast Cancer Awareness day. We are holding an event at the shop to raise lots of lovely cash and have a right old pamper at the same time.

Come along and enjoy Pink Cupcakes, Pink Fizz and a mini treatment courtesy of the ladies at Beauty Care, Sharrowvale Rd. Tickets are just £15 with ALL proceeds going to Weston Park.

Please show your support, we'd love to see you there! xx

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-17T11:23:00.000-07:00

Be sure to pop into the shop over the next couple of weeks for Halloween treats-a-plenty!

New seasonal flavours include Butterscotch, Toffee apple and popping candy and Spicy Pumpkin.... all of which are YUM if we do say so ourselves!

Halloween itself will see the Fancie girls as you have never seen them before- expect fancy dress, sweetie give aways and a whole host of devilish mischief!

You have been warned!

New Website!

2009-10-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

How exciting... we have a brand new spanky website. Designed by Fancie's very good friend Liz Parker, we think its absolutely scrummy and hope you think the same- do let us know!

http://www.fancie.co.uk

Liz has also designed us some limited edition prints and cards, pop into the shop for a peek! xx

Brrr.... now where did I put my scarf??

2009-09-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

Every year I seem to forget just how much I love Autumn, that is until I reach for my pashmina (that doesn't leave my neck again until at least the following June) then I know that I can sit drinking hot chocolate, eat rich spicy cake and put the heating on without feeling like I'm being indulgent! I am so excited about all the festivities over the coming months and the Fancie kitchen is a-buzz with developing flavours, designing ranges and testing out recipes (its a hard life!).

So get ready folks, because we are going to help you party the rest of 2009 away in a sea of cake- Halloween, Bonfire night and of course, Christmas are all in the bag at Fancie, pictures to come soon!!

As an after thought... where HAS this year gone????

See you all soon for tea and cake xx

National Cupcake Week

2009-09-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

Well, that was fun! Last week saw Fancie enjoy a fun filled week of Cupcake celebrations to celebrate National Cupcake Week- Yes, there really is a week dedicated to Cupcakes (and rightly so!)

Not being ones to shy away from a party we filled each day with a different event which varied from an indoor street party, to Fancie angels dropping boxes of cakes round various offices in the city. Congratulations to those who received them!!

Long time....

2009-09-07T11:56:00.001-07:00

No blog! Sorry, the last few weeks/ months seem to have flown by in a cloud of icing sugar and cocoa.... achoo!

Everything is going just swimmingly with some very exciting developments lying around on the Fancie kitchen table.... at the risk of being THE most annoying person in the world, we cant divulge just yet but watch this space and you'll be the first to know!

Make sure you keep up to date with all our real life maneuvers by following us on Twitter and joining our page on Facebook.

As a little side note and a slightly self indulgent addition to this short post, I just want to extend a massive thank you to all our lovely customers, we've had a real blast over the last 4 months and can't wait to keep it going! After the predictable shaky start with staff coming and going and settling in, we now have a team of lovely girls who are a pleasure to work with and I thank my lucky stars every day that Fancie is in our lives!

The end :)

See you all soon xx

Tramlines this weekend!!

2009-07-19T12:45:00.001-07:00

Dont forget to come and see us on Devonshire Green from Thursday this week (23rd July) for tea and cake al fresco!!

For more info on the festival see here!!

See you in the pink tent! xx

Stop Press!

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Click here for full article!

Meet us on the Green!

2009-07-07T09:56:00.000-07:00

Fancie are delighted to be involved with the first Tramlines Weekend.

You can find us on Devonshire Green, Sheffield between the 23rd and 26th of July 2009 enjoying the sights and sounds of Sheffields very own Festival...

The 23rd and 24th is the Memo Market, celebrating everything Sheffield; http://www.memomarket.co.uk/ and we can't wait.

The 25th and 26th is going to be a veritable feast of Culture, Carnival and of course... Cake!!

If you havent heard about the Tramlines festival yet then see http://www.tramlines.org/ for full listings and all you need to know.

We'll be the ones with the tea and cake- see you there! x

We ♥ our shop!

2009-05-18T03:32:00.000-07:00

So you will see from the lack of posts on here how busy we have been.....

Its been a crazy 3 weeks since we opened, and we've loved every second of it, I can hardly believe its been a full 3 weeks... doesn't time fly when you're eating cake!

We're keeping up with demand as well as we can- although we have sold out most days, so make sure you come as early as possible to avoid disappointment!

As well as our cakes, you can sit and have a cup of tea, coffee or Our Cow Molly Milkshakes- Yummm!!

We are loving playing shop and meeting all our lovely customers, so if you haven't already, come and see us soon!! xx

website now updated too! www.fancie.co.uk

Find us at 388 Sharrowvale Road, S11 8ZP ☎0114 266 7238

The most exciting announcement to date...

2009-04-04T10:47:00.000-07:00

Fancie are delighted to announce that we are due to open our first shop!

It will be on the beautiful Sharrowvale Road in Sheffield and will be bursting with cakey goodness! We'll be sure to keep you posted on here with any progress and will be posting pics very soon xx

Easter Cupcake Hunt!

2009-03-22T08:41:00.001-07:00

We just love an excuse to celebrate and what better reason to gorge on chocolate than Easter?

Never mind Easter Eggs, we've got Easter Cupcakes, and they taste GREAT!

So good in fact that we have been asked for a recipe to publish in The Sheffield Star for Easter... so keep your eyes peeled and let us know how they turn out! In the meantime- get your orders in for Easter and let us do all the hard work!

Yumyumyumyum!!

Happy Mothers Day!

2009-03-22T08:37:00.000-07:00

Well, we've been so busy baking for it, we haven't had time to blog about it..... So better late than never, here are some pictures of the treats we've been delivering for Mum's throughout Sheffield.

We love you Mums!!

2009-02-10T11:46:00.001-08:00

Snow Snow Snow....

2009-02-05T01:11:00.000-08:00

Well, we prayed for it at Christmas, and 6 weeks later here it is! Its all you hear about on the news- which makes a welcome change from money doom and gloom- and you've never seen a happier child than the moment they hear that school is closed!

Even we have held our hands up and taken a day off (baking) today, opting for the tedium of paperwork in front of the fire, rough with the smooth eh!?

So as a welcome distraction from spreadsheets and other boring things (we're bakers, not number crunchers!) I thought I would pop on and update on here... as well as our daily appearance on Facebook and now Twitter... add us, follow us, poke us, become a fan of us!

We have some exciting things going on behind the scenes here at Fancie Towers and can't wait to be able to tell you all- watch this space!!

We also have an update from Fancie's friend Cindy Cheung, her talents/ Cupcake obsession are massively amazing and her website is a real treat! Between our own website and Cindy's, you will never be bored at work again!

Thanks again Cindy- Cupcakes winging their way to you! :)

So, enough rambling. Thanks to everyone who follows our Blog, and all our Facebook and Twitter friends- get in touch, we love to hear from you all! xx

Bye Bye diet!

2009-01-31T11:40:00.000-08:00

Greetings Cupcake fans!

So, January is all but over which means only one thing... we can now admit that we never had any real intention of sticking to the New Years diet- Phew!!

So, back to normality -well as normal as it gets in Fancie land- with Valentines day fast approaching (and my Birthday as it happens... gifts? No really... OK if you insist!) the Fancie Girls are on a mission to spread Love and Joy throughout Sheffield.

We are celebrating Singledom as much as we are celebrating Luuurve and have set ourself a challenge....

So... if there is anyone out there planning on a proposal this Valentines day then get in touch. We would love to assist you by delivering the question on a cake- for free!*

We can't wait to hear from you!

*4 cupcakes free for first person to contact us- delivery

may be charged depending on location.

Let them drink tea!

2009-01-14T12:57:00.000-08:00

Fancie are delighted to now offer Cupcake parties... Come and experience it for yourselves!

Call 0114 276 8466 for more info and to book yours xx

Happy New Year!

2009-01-04T11:42:00.000-08:00

So the festive period is well and truly over, and so we enter 2009!

I trust you all had a super Christmas and enjoyed the New Years celebration to their full Champagne-cork-popping potential, thank you for all the pictures of you enjoying your festives Fancies, its lovely to see our work being enjoyed!

So... what is instore in '09, well firstly we have just moved into Fancie Towers (how exciting!!). Please feel free to come and visit, we would love to see you and show you around! As it's not primarily a retail premises we advise you call ahead just to make sure we're not off delivering our tasty treats to the good folk of South Yorkshire- 0114 276 8644 (yes, new phone number too!)

We will keep you updates with plans for the space, but expect Cupcake workshops, Parties and tastings, but to name a few..... (New years resolution? What new years resolution!)

P.S We had our first taste of national press over th

e Christmas period too in the saucy ladies magazine Scarlett, and we also have a nice write up in Derbyshire life this month!

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-11T09:46:00.002-08:00

The Fancie girls would like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers a very Merry Christmas. We've had a fabulous year and are geared up for an even better one in '09!

Thank you for all your support and orders and don't forget we are delivering right up until Christmas Eve morning, so get your orders in if you want a really Fancie Christmas!

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We would like to say a big thank you to a customer of ours who designed the Christmas card below too... Its amazing!! Thanks Cindy! xx

Merry Christmas!!

2008-12-11T09:46:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas Cupcakes!

2008-11-15T12:55:00.000-08:00

So the nation spoke and Fancie listened/ baked. Your favourite Cupcakes are now available in a rich fruit cake with a fondant topping, which means they will last for up to a year... (as if anyone could resist them for that long!)

This means that you can buy your gift boxes and give them out any time over the Christmas period. So get your orders in and if you're super generous you can keep some in reserve for the Carol singers- You'll make their day!

Email your orders to cupcakes@fancie.co.uk and one of Fancies Christmas elves will be in touch in a trice.. Oooh, it's just too exciting! xx

'Tis the season... to eat Cupcakes!

2008-10-31T10:20:00.000-07:00

As if we need an excuse to indulge in Fancie's finest... Well with the party season fast approaching, get in touch and order a gift box to wow your friends with... the only sure way to avoid being given that bottle of Black Tower you won at the raffle back when its your turn to host!

In more Fancie news...

We are moving! Yes Fancie fans, you can now come and visit us at our spanky new cupcake emporium, pull up a pew at out kitchen table and talk cakes til your heart's content..

Are you excited? We are!

Lots of exciting news coming up stay tuned! xx

Think Pink!

2008-10-30T12:27:00.000-07:00

Fancie are joining forces with a select few shops in Sheffield to support Breast Cancer Awareness Day tomorrow, October 31st. We will be donating over 300 cupcakes which will be sold throughout Sheffield with all money going to Cancer Research UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for us to work alongside Sheffield business women to raise money to help with ongoing research into Breast cancer, which will unfortunately effect 1 in 9 women in their lifetime.

So, if you see us about, dig deep and enjoy! xx

Spooooky Cakes!

2008-10-22T09:16:00.001-07:00

Its that time of year again... wrap up warm, light the fire and get ready for Halloween!
The Fancie girls are working hard to bring something different to your Halloween party with our superspooky Cupcakes.... Be afraid, be very afraid!

And not long until Christmas, beautiful gift boxes coming soon.... xx

Introducing....

2008-08-29T12:50:00.000-07:00

An amazing lady going by the name of Sarah Penney who has been doing some work with the Fancie. team.

Check out her blog for more brilliant illustrations and keep your eyes peeled for more of her work popping up on our site and blog... and even cakes!!

Thank you Sarah! xx

Fab new vintage shop opening in Sheffield!

2008-08-22T11:28:00.001-07:00

Bang Bang Vintage have a new home!! There is only one destination for all you cinch belt and Puffball fans, and that is their exciting new shop on Westfield Terrace (formerly Gash).

Be sure to check them out... as well as tasty clothes and accessories, they will be selling our even tastier cakes. So get yourselves down to their opening tomorrow and grab yourself a complimentary cupcakes while you check out their ranges!!

More exciting news!

2008-08-09T12:15:00.000-07:00

You lucky, lucky people. We here at Fancie. have been beavering away and have another two outlets!

Introducing... Fancie@ The Harley (Glossop Road) and Fancie@ The Bowery (Devonshire Street). We are extremely excited about both of these and know that you will be too!

So, you can now enjoy us at Cocoa, The Harley and The Bowery (opens 20th Sept).

What are you waiting for... Go eat!xx

Fancie. @ the BBC!

2008-08-09T11:56:00.000-07:00

It appears word has spread far and wide about our delicious cakes. We recently had a call from the BBC requesting a batch of our tasty treats for a show they were filming right here in Sheffield.

Our cakes are quickly becoming a hit within corporate circles and with our edible logo printing service, you can have your company details on each cake for your clients, who would have thought fun could also be functional!? (And Fabulous!)

So, contact us for more information and to discuss your event and we will come up with something deliciously different to set you apart from the competition!

Fancie. by post!

2008-07-27T07:29:00.000-07:00

Yes kids, you heard it here first... Fancie have branched into the world of mail order!

We have developed a range which captures the essence of our deliciously different cupcakes, but in a form that won't end up a splattered mess by the time it gets to you!! So Birthdays need never be dull again.

We are still developing the final range, but so far we have perfected Summer Strawberry, Luscious Lemon, Old Fashioned Birthdaycake and Chocolate mudcake.

Watch this space for more info and email the Fancie. girls to enquire about the service; cupcakes@fancie.co.uk.

This is the start of something yummy! xx

Faaabulous new photos!!

2008-07-19T11:31:00.000-07:00

Its been a while since we have told you about how wonderful we are, so here is some serious self appreciation for you...

The genius that is Mr Spendiff has been working hard at our cakey portraits again. Have a look at the site and I think you'll agree he's done us proud... Aaaaah, aint we cute!!

We have been sooo busy of late, the Fancie. girls are working hard to get those cakes to you and we are getting some wonderful praise in return. Look out for some exciting Fancie. based giveaways over the Summer, you lucky things, you!

Join our Facebook page too, there you can keep up with all our latest news and feast your eyes on our beauty while at your desk... That should help your day pass!! Just search under Fancie Cupcakes and you will find us!

Speak soon! xx

Almost too cute to eat.... I said almost!!!

2008-06-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I don't really have anything to report, but thought that these little cuties deserved a post all of their own....

(Oh, and be sure to check out Fancie's outing into the world of local media this Friday in the Sheffield Telegraph! )

The start of a beautiful friendship...

2008-06-07T06:56:00.000-07:00

Good news!!! In response to all your begging emails (you know who you are) Fancie now have a few select outlets in and around Sheffield, and we are absolutely cock a hoop that the first one is Cocoa on Ecclesall Road.

Kate and Anne have been keeping the people of Sheffield in fine chocolate products for some time now and our cupcakes look quite at home nestled amongst all their goodies! Its always quite an ordeal for us to part with our tiny treats, but they have assured us that they have gone to a good home and will be well looked after... Phew!

They will be a permanent fixture in the Cocoa lounge to the rear of the shop (if you haven't seen this yet, you must go in), or you can take one home to savour in private!

Pop in and say hello to the girls, choose from their HUGE range of teas, coffees and hot chocolates and sample some of Fancies finest. Ask them about the exciting events they host there too!

Nothing says it quite like... cakes!!!

2008-05-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Whether it's a Congratulations, I Love You, Thank you or just a Hello, nothing says "I'm thinking of you" quite like a personally designed box of scrummy cakes.

These will earn you some serious brownie points... in fact, forget the excuse for sending them, suprise someone today! xx

Fancie Pants!

2008-05-14T11:40:00.000-07:00

Not content with baking, blogging, and generally keeping the people of Sheffield in cakes, Fancie have had time to follow in the footsteps of all the greats; Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood... erm, Victoria Beckham (?)... yes, cake lovers, we too have turned fashion designer and created a cheeky little range for you to peruse over and then parade in!

Check us out http://363629.spreadshirt.net/en/GB/Shop/Index/index and treat yourself!

Lots of exciting plans cooking on the Fancie kitchen table as well as in the Fancie kitchen ovens- so watch this space!!

Get your pinny off!!

2008-05-04T13:25:00.000-07:00

So, the evenings are getting lighter, the sun keeps threatening to shine, and I can almost hear the male population clambering to prepare the Barbecue ready for the first soiree of the season...

Now I don't want your sympathy (well, just a little maybe) but this summer, rather than enjoying burnt sausages and Pimms, we will be delivering our tasty treats all over South Yorkshire (and just a little over the border too) ready for you to impress your guests- not that I'm suggesting for a minute you would pass them off as your own.... oh no!

A particular favourite for the more discerning guest is proving to be our Gourmet range- a cross between a Cupcake and a desert, these little pots will drive your guests.... well, potty (sorry!) Perfect for the poshest of parties and subdued soirees alike these little devils always dress to impress.

We are currently creating; Tiramisu, Raspberry, White Chocolate and Amaretto, Lemon Cheesecake, Banoffie and Snickerlicious and introducing new flavours all the time, so keep your eyes peeled or get in touch if you have a particular favourite that you would like Fancie to work its magic on.

The thing about these little beauties is that by the time the food is burnt *ahem* cooked and the bottles have been drained, you really don't want to be messing round with bowls of trifle or the latest chocolate creation.... Our tasty treats are delivered in their own little perfect package which they can be eaten straight out of and then tossed right in the bin- that's right, no washing up either... I know, I really am too good to you!

Priced at £6 for 4, you need never put your pinny on again... just sit back and enjoy a burnt sausage and Pimms on us! xx

Design-a-cake Parties....

2008-05-04T07:42:00.000-07:00

OK, so here's the idea.... you have a room full of screaming darlings, all there to celebrate your particular darling's Birthday. What would you do for 30 minutes rest? Well fear not, Fancie are here to save the day.

Incorporating children's entertainment and the Birthday cake, we will be on hand to dish out and, along with your child's input, design and personalise each cake.

This can be done during the party or can be part of the entertainment... providing you with that much needed rest I mentioned!

The cakes will be freshly baked, we will arrive along with bags of sprinkles, various coloured icings (all natural of course!) and toppers which they can choose from to design their own li'l masterpiece!

So, not only will you have an interactive Birthday cake and 30 minutes rest, but you may also discover you have your very own Delia in the family!

Get in touch for more details and to book your party, you will also see us at various Summer Fetes this year spreading the Fancie word, so be sure to say hello! xx

Read all about it!!

2008-04-26T07:18:00.001-07:00

Who would have thought that as well as making, baking and carting boxes of our little delights around the county Fancie would have time to be the hottest new Blogger in town? Is there no end to our talents I hear you ask....

Fear not, we are not about to use this as a platform to share our deepest thoughts or tout for a book deal, we just thought it was a nifty way of keeping you updated on what's going into and (more importantly) coming out of the Fancie ovens!!

So, we'll be making regular posts to keep you updated on all things Fancie, starting right now! The website is up and running... and looking great (I feel justified saying that, I had no part in getting the ideas from paper onto the screen infront of you. Thanks Martin!) Click away http://www.fancie.co.uk/ and sign up for regular updates and our handy little Birthday reminder- our Cupcakes are a clever little trick to easing the pain of being another year older!

So I'll be mainly using this supercool Blog to bang on about new flavours and products, and to spread the Fancie word...

Drop us a line, tell us what the occasion is (Wedding/ Birthday/ Corporate event/ Dinner party/ Bad Hair Day) and we will work our magic...

Our cakes come in all shapes and sizes, so although we love our Cupcakes as much as you do, we are also clever at making bigger creations, tell us exactly what you have in mind and we will get it to you in a jiffy!

We are currently only delivering within Sheffield and South Yorkshire, but get in touch if you aren't within the area and we'll do everything within our power to get to you... We would hate for you to miss out due to geography!

So that's it for now, keep clicking back to see whats new and in the meantime don't forget..... A little of what you Fancie does you good! xx