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Allergen Information

Everything we bake is made by hand in one small home kitchen. If you or anyone you’re buying for has an allergy, this page is for you.

Last updated 26 October 2026

Our kitchen

We can’t promise any bake is free from any allergen. Everything is made in the same kitchen, with the same equipment, so traces can end up in any bake even when they aren’t in the recipe.

These are used in our kitchen, so any of our bakes may contain them:

If you have a severe allergy (for example to nuts or peanuts), we’d gently suggest our bakes aren’t the right choice for you. We’d always rather tell you that than risk it.

What’s in each bake

Before you order, email merrivanebakery@gmail.com and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in the bake you want, ingredient by ingredient. We’ll also list the allergens on the label of every box.

Custom bakes and celebration cakes

Custom flavours, fillings and decorations (toppers, sprinkles, chocolates) change what’s in a bake. Tell us about any allergy when you order or enquire, and we’ll confirm the full list of allergens before you pay.

Telling us about an allergy

The 14 allergens

UK law names 14 allergens that food businesses must tell you about. The ones used in our kitchen are highlighted.