Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers


About Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers

Maxine Stein

Owner

Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers has been providing the Hudson Valley and surrounding areas with beautiful cakes and delicious desserts for over 25 years. Designing a wedding cake is an important part of a your wedding. We work intimately with each couple to create a custom designed cake using the highest quality seasonal ingredients. We specialize in gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options.


Services

Dessert types

  • Cakes
  • Cookies and macarons
  • Cupcakes

Decor options

  • Custom text
  • Live flowers

Available customizations

  • Cake filling
  • Cake flavors
  • Cake frosting

Services offered

  • Consultations
  • Delivery
  • Tastings

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Vegan

Reviews

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    Mya T.

    Rating: 5
    Jul 3, 2025

    Delicious!

    Admittedly, I was very picky about the details I wanted for my wedding cake. I found portions of past cakes that Maxine had made and frankensteined together my dream creation. Maxine was very patient and helpful during this design process and nailed my vision. It was beautiful and delicious! She even worked with my florist to add some accents. She was also the only person in the area I could find willing to deliver, which was a huge plus for me (who wants the stress of a dropped cake on their wedding day?).


Preferred vendors of Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers

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Harvest Real Food Catering & Events
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Prices depend on the type of ingredients and complication of design. There is an additional charge for delivery. Other types of of special occasion cakes and desserts, birthday cakes or a cookie platter, are individually priced based on ingredients, design and size.
It's never too early to plan your wedding cake. The earlier you plan the more likely your date will be available. Cakes can be booked 1 year in advance or as close as 3 - 6 months. A last minute booking is always a possibility.
The Cake Design Team will make you a 6" tasting cake with a choice of 2 cakes, 2 fillings and 2 icings that you have chosen. You will have a chance to discuss your ideas for flavors and design. A portfolio of Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers' wedding cakes will be available for additional inspiration. The charge for the tasting is $30.00 for each 6″ cake ordered.
Yes, of course. Bring pictures of cakes you found or of anything else you might want to incorporate into the design of your cake: color swatches, flowers, ribbons or your personal cake topper.
If you would like to decorate your cake with fresh flowers, ask your florist to provide some for the cake. The flowers can be picked up if the florist is nearby, or the team can purchase them from a local florist. If they are purchased from a local florist there will be an additional charge.
Absolutely. Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers specializes in delicious tasting Gluten-free, Dairy-free, vegan cakes and desserts.
Yes, cakes can be made in many different sizes and shapes for any number of people including cupcake wedding cakes.
Maxine's Catering/Bittersweet Bakers is strictly a wedding cake and dessert caterer.