Made-to-order bakery

Something sweet for every gathering.

Celebration cakes, cookies, and pastries, baked by hand for your date by Toyah Goines.

Text 703-479-4965 to order Plan your order

Four glazed cinnamon rolls on a stoneware plate in a sunny kitchen

baked fresh
for your date

Celebration cakes2 weeks ahead

Cookies & pastries5 days ahead

Breads3 days ahead

Holiday baking

Save a spot at the holiday table

Holiday weeks book up first in a one-woman kitchen. Text by the order-by date to get on the list.

Order by Mon, Nov 16 ThanksgivingThursday, November 26

Pound cakes, dinner rolls, apple hand pies, and dessert trays for the whole family.

Order by Mon, Dec 14 ChristmasFriday, December 25

Decorated cookie boxes for gifting, cinnamon rolls for the morning, and cakes for dessert.

The menu

What comes out of the oven

Everything is baked to order in small batches. Flavors change with the seasons, and custom requests are always welcome.

A slice of two-layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, sprinkles, and a lit birthday candle — birthday chocolate, extra sprinkles ♡

Celebration cakes

Birthdays, showers, weddings, graduations, and Sunday dinners that deserve a little more.

Layer cakes6″ · 8″ · 10″ rounds
Three tall layers, filled and frosted, finished with piping, fresh florals, or a simple naked look.
Sheet cakes¼ or ½ sheet
The easy way to feed a crowd. Same cake, same care, cut into neat squares.
Cupcakesby the dozen
Mix up to two flavors per dozen. Great for classrooms and offices.
Tiered cakesby consultation
For weddings and big milestones. Start with an inquiry and Toyah will set up a time to talk.

Favorite flavors

Vanilla beanChocolate fudgeRed velvetLemon blueberryStrawberryCaramelButter pecanCoconut

Have a design in mind? Send Toyah a photo.

Plan a custom cake

A tall stack of chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate and flaky salt — a cookie stack, still warm

Pastries & cookies

Party trays, gift boxes, and treats for no reason at all.

Cookie boxesby the dozen
Chocolate chunk, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, and decorated sugar cookies. Gift boxes come tied with ribbon.
Pound cakeswhole or half
Classic butter, lemon glaze, or brown sugar. A Sunday-dinner favorite that travels well.
Cinnamon rollspan of 6 or 12
Soft, swirled, and finished with a vanilla glaze. Warm them for 10 seconds before serving.
Hand pies & barsby the dozen
Seasonal fruit hand pies, fudgy brownies, and brown butter blondies.

Breads

A smaller bake, offered when the oven has room.

Dinner rollsby the dozen
Sandwich loavesper loaf
Seasonal quick breadsper loaf

Cake sizes

How much cake do you need?

Count your guests, then pick the size that covers them. When in doubt, size up. Nobody has ever complained about leftover cake.

How many guests?

Pricing comes with your quote.

Approximate party servings
Size	Style	Serves
6″ round	3 layers	10–12
8″ round	3 layers	20–24
10″ round	3 layers	34–38
¼ sheet	9″ × 13″	20–24
½ sheet	12″ × 18″	40–48
Cupcakes	per dozen	12

Party servings are about 1″ × 2″ × 4″ tall. Wedding slices run a little smaller, so the same cake goes further.

How to order

Three steps to your table

The Gathering House is a one-woman kitchen, so every order is booked ahead. Dates fill up around holidays and graduation season.

Text Toyah
Text 703-479-4965 with your date, what you're celebrating, how many people, and any flavors or ideas you have in mind.
Get your quote
Toyah confirms she's available, works out the details with you, and sends a price. A deposit holds your date.
Pick it up
Your order is baked fresh for the day you need it, boxed, and ready at your pickup time. Local delivery may be available.

Order inquiry

Tell me about your gathering

Fill this out to put your order details together, then text them to Toyah at 703-479-4965. Nothing is booked until she confirms.

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Good to know

Questions before you order

Don't see your question here? Text Toyah at 703-479-4965.

How far ahead should I order?

Two weeks for celebration cakes, five days for cookies and pastries, and three days for breads. Tiered and wedding cakes need more time, so reach out as soon as you have a date. Last-minute requests are fine to ask about. If the calendar has room, Toyah will say yes.

How do payment and deposits work?

Once Toyah confirms your order and sends a quote, a deposit holds your date. The balance is due before pickup. She'll share the payment options in your quote.

What if I need to change or cancel?

Text as early as you can. Changes to flavors and design are easiest a week or more before your date. Because ingredients are bought and your spot is held for you, deposits may not be refundable close to the date.

Do you handle allergies?

Everything is made in a home kitchen that also uses wheat, eggs, milk, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts. Toyah can leave an ingredient out of your order, but she can't promise it's free of traces. If an allergy is severe, please text before ordering.

How should I store my cake?

Keep it boxed, covered, and at cool room temperature, away from sun and heat. Serve within two days for the best texture. Cookies and pound cakes keep well for several days in an airtight container.

Do you deliver?

Most orders are picked up at a scheduled time. Local delivery may be available for an added fee depending on distance and order size. Ask when you text.

Can I see past work or ask for a custom design?

Yes. Send photos of designs you love along with your colors and theme, and Toyah will tell you what she can make for your budget and date.

Meet the baker

Hi, I'm Toyah.

I'm the founder of The Gathering House, and I'm also the baker, the decorator, the dishwasher, and the one who answers your messages.

I named this bakery for the moments I love most: people pulling up chairs, passing plates, and staying a little longer than they planned. A good cake or a warm pan of rolls has a way of bringing everyone to the table.

Because I bake every order myself, I take a limited number each week. That means your order gets my full attention from the first mix to the last swirl of frosting.

— Toyah Goines, founder