Baker makes 'mega' 10ft custard slice for couple's wedding

A baker said she has been inundated with bookings after creating a special three metre (9.8ft) custard slice for a couple's special day.

Fablas Ice Cream were booked to cater the wedding of Liz and James Harding - who say they are both "passionate about custard" - in Brecon, Powys.

The couple said the idea came after they saw the custard slices on the company's social media, and thought they would ask if a "mega" one could be made.

The company's managing director Lauren Event said it was probably the "biggest thing we've ever created", with the slabs produced at the bakery in Cowbridge and then transported to the event, where it was assembled and decorated.

Lauren said they "jumped at the chance" to create the unique slice, which took months of planning.

She described it as "nerve wracking" as they had one chance to do it.

"But we absolutely smashed it and it was a roaring success with all the guests" - although it was so popular there "wasn't even a slice left for the bride's mother".

She said they used fresh cream, meaning they had a "very tight timescale".

"We were very proud of it and we did learn some things along the way," she said.

The couple said they live close to the company's stores.

"I didn't want a traditional wedding cake and saw on Instagram they'd started doing custard slice birthday cakes," said Liz.

"So I wondered if they'd do me a mega one," she added.

She said they were "over the moon" with the result and felt "honoured" to be the first to have the supersized slice.

Liz said they were keen to have a wedding that was special to them, stressing it was important to "do whatever works for you".

She also said she was pleased about the attention it received online.

"If you're gonna be remembered for one thing, this isn't a bad thing."

Lauren said they had received messages from as far afield as New Zealand and Australia, hearing the different "names people call them".

She said her favourite was a "snot block" - a term in Australia - although she does not believe the name will catch on in the UK.

Charlotte Thomas, head baker for Fablas, said it was a "privilege" to be part of the couple's day, saying she "really enjoyed the challenge" of creating it.

Lauren said she had to give credit to Charlotte for executing it perfectly and making it one continuous custard slice.

Lauren said they have "so many exciting projects to get our teeth into" and they had received many inquiries since posting the video.

She hopes the wedding table custard slice becomes a "tradition" across Wales because of their work.

"Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine making them as wedding table cakes," she said.