What Silver Spoon Desserts does

Silver Spoon Desserts is a Chicago-based, privately held artisanal dessert manufacturer founded in 2017 by CEO Tamara Turner, operating from a single production facility at 3501 W 48th Place in the city's southwest side. The company produces handcrafted miniature and bite-sized desserts across twelve signature categories — including Bundt Cakes, Baby Cakes, Macarons, Cheesecakes, Pies/Tarts, Chocolate Dessert Cups, Mini Cakes, Cookie Sandwiches, Dipped Treats, Cake Pops, Specialty Desserts, and Celebration Cakes — using proprietary recipes and traditional production methods rather than automated manufacturing.

The company's commercial model is wholesale B2B, supplying restaurants, food service operators, airlines, hotels, retailers, and special-event planners through direct enterprise sales and a quote-based pricing system accessed via a website contact form. Its most consequential commercial relationship is with American Airlines, whose in-flight menus feature Silver Spoon's miniature bundt cakes and other desserts; this partnership, established in 2022, provides globally distributed product exposure from a single Chicago facility. Named enterprise customers also include Aon, Caeser's Entertainment, HR Green, Beavers Holdings, the Industrial Council of Northwest Chicago, and World Artists United, primarily for event catering.

Go-to-market is anchored on earned media coverage across Forbes, TODAY Show, Essence, Chicago Tribune, Fox32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, Midwest Living, and WGN Radio, supplemented by organic social presence. The company employs 11–50 people, has not raised institutional capital, and discloses no revenue or funding figures. Its technology base is production-oriented rather than software-driven, and there is no disclosed AI/ML capability.

Name

Silver Spoon Desserts

Legal name

Silver Spoon Desserts

Website

https://silverspoondesserts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silver Spoon Desserts is a Chicago-based artisanal manufacturer of handcrafted miniature desserts, supplying B2B customers across airlines, restaurants, hotels, food service, retailers, and special event planners through a quote-based wholesale model with American Airlines as its flagship account.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Cake Shops & Custom Celebration Cakes (THAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Dessert & Bakery Catering (Cakes, Pastries, Candy) (HSACAGAI), Cupcake Shops (THAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Handcrafted miniature desserts
• Premium dessert manufacturing
• B2B dessert catering
• Artisanal confectionery products
• Specialty celebration cakes

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Dessert Sales: Wholesale/provision of handcrafted desserts to businesses including restaurants, food service companies, airlines, hotels, and event industry. Revenue generated through product sales to commercial partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Silver Spoon Desserts is a premium, handcrafted dessert manufacturer specializing in miniature and bite-sized confections, most notably miniature bundt cakes. The company produces a wide range of artisanal desserts including macarons, cheesecakes, pies/tarts, cake pops, chocolate dessert cups, and celebration cakes, supplying them wholesale to restaurants, food service companies, airlines, hotels, retailers, and the special event industry.

Product overview

Silver Spoon Desserts is a dessert manufacturer offering a diverse portfolio of signature miniature and specialty desserts. The product lineup includes Baby Cakes, Pies/Tarts, Cheesecakes, Bundt Cakes, Macarons, Chocolate Dessert Cups, Mini Cakes, Cookie Sandwiches, Dipped Treats, Cake Pops, Specialty Desserts, and Celebration Cakes. The company serves restaurants, food service companies, retailers, airlines, hotels, and the special event industry with handcrafted confections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baby Cakes Bite-sized confections combining the richness of cake with the allure of truffles, encased in a smooth, decadent coating. Available to B2B clients including airlines, restaurants, hotels, and event planners.
• Pies/Tarts Perfectly crafted bite-sized pies that pack big flavors, ranging from classic fruit fillings to innovative savory combinations. Supplied to restaurants, food service companies, and event industry clients.
• Cheesecakes Bite-sized creamy creations in a variety of flavors and toppings, offering a sweet and tangy treat. Targeted at B2B partners including restaurants, hotels, and event caterers.
• Bundt Cakes Meticulously crafted miniature bundt cakes epitomizing elegance and taste with mouthwatering flavors. Flagship product offered to airlines (including American Airlines), restaurants, food service companies, hotels, and event planners.
• Macarons Vibrant colored and meticulously crafted French-style macarons featuring classic favorites to innovative flavor combinations. Designed for B2B premium dessert programs and event catering.
• Chocolate Dessert Cups Chocolate cups filled with luscious creams, velvety mousses, and delightful surprises, epitomizing elegance and taste. Sold to B2B clients in food service, hospitality, and special events.
• Mini Cakes Exquisite bite-sized tea cakes crafted with the finest ingredients, offering a symphony of taste and texture. Supplied to restaurants, hotels, and event industry buyers.
• Cookie Sandwiches Gourmet cookies transformed with soft, chewy texture filled with luscious fillings, creating harmony of flavors and textures. Available to B2B customers in food service and events.
• Dipped Treats Artisanal treats pairing premium pretzels with rich, velvety chocolate coatings in a variety of flavors and designs. Designed for B2B dessert menus and event catering.
• Cake Pops Scrumptious cake pops blending classic flavors with Chicago-inspired ingredients, including deep-dish brownie and Lake Michigan blueberry varieties. Sold to B2B clients including restaurants and event planners.
• Specialty Desserts Masterpiece desserts crafted with passion and precision, blending flavors and design into a delightful symphony. Custom offerings for B2B customers seeking unique premium desserts.
• Celebration Cakes Handcrafted custom cakes for special moments including birthdays and weddings, featuring meticulous designs and personalized touches. Targeted at the special event industry and corporate events.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver Spoon Desserts products are served on American Airlines in-flight menus. The partnership was announced through various media outlets including Essence, Fox32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago, and TODAY Show. The bundt cakes and miniature desserts are featured as premium in-flight dessert options.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Crumbl Cookies: Fast-growing premium cookie brand with franchise-led national scale and strong corporate gifting channel. Compares to Silver Spoon on premium bite-sized dessert format, B2B gifting, and social-media-driven brand marketing.
• Buttercream Bakeshop: Custom celebration cake and dessert studio serving corporate events and weddings. Comparable to Silver Spoon on custom cake and event/desert catering product mix, with a similar small-team artisanal operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Sprinkles Cupcakes: Established premium cupcake brand with national retail and shipping. Comparable to Silver Spoon on premium bite-sized dessert positioning and B2B/corporate gifting, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Georgetown Cupcake: Premium cupcake and dessert brand with national shipping and corporate gifting. Comparable to Silver Spoon on premium B2B gifting and event dessert use cases, though focused on cupcakes rather than bundt cakes.
• Carlo's Bakery: Celebrity-driven premium bakery known for custom cakes and event desserts with national shipping. Comparable to Silver Spoon on custom celebration cake and event catering positioning, leveraging brand-led marketing.
• Tatte Bakery & Café: Premium East Coast patisserie and café brand offering pastries, cakes, and desserts retail and via catering. Comparable to Silver Spoon on premium artisanal dessert positioning and B2B catering/event capability.
• Magnolia Bakery: Iconic U.S. premium bakery brand selling cupcakes, cakes, and desserts through retail locations, wholesale, and shipping. Comparable to Silver Spoon on premium dessert positioning and B2B event/catering supply, but operates at a much larger, multi-city scale.

Direct peers

• Nothing Bundt Cakes: National specialty bakery chain built entirely around bundt cakes, sold retail and through catering/enterprise channels. Most directly comparable to Silver Spoon Desserts on product format (bundt), premium positioning, and B2B catering focus, though at vastly greater scale via franchising.
• Baked by Melissa: New York-based brand specializing in bite-sized cupcakes and mini desserts, with strong event/corporate gifting and DTC channels. Directly comparable to Silver Spoon on miniaturized premium dessert format and corporate gifting use case.
• Gateaux Specialty Desserts: B2B specialty dessert manufacturer supplying cafés, hotels, and foodservice with premium cakes, pastries, and bite-sized desserts. Comparable to Silver Spoon on B2B foodservice model, miniature dessert format, and enterprise/wholesale customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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