A baker has reported a surge in bookings after crafting an extraordinary three-metre (9.8ft) custard slice for the wedding of Liz and James Harding in Brecon, Powys. According to BBC News, the couple, who describe themselves as both "passionate about custard", commissioned the bespoke creation from Fablas Ice Cream after discovering the company's custard slice offerings on social media and wondering whether a supersized version could be produced.
Fablas, a Welsh ice-cream business that also bakes cakes and custard slices in-house, accepted the challenge. Lauren Event, the company's managing director, described the project as probably the "biggest thing we've ever created", with the massive slabs produced at the bakery in Cowbridge before being transported to the venue, where assembly and decoration took place.
How was the giant custard slice made?
The creation required months of careful planning and proved "nerve wracking" for the team, as they had only one opportunity to execute it successfully. The bakery used fresh cream, which imposed a very tight timescale for preparation and delivery. Lauren explained that the challenge lay in ensuring the entire structure remained one continuous custard slice rather than separate pieces.
Charlotte Thomas, head baker for Fablas, said it was a "privilege" to be part of the couple's special day.
"I really enjoyed the challenge" of creating it, she noted. Lauren credited Charlotte for executing the design perfectly, emphasising that Fablas's custard slices are made fresh by baker Charlotte and have become one of the bakery's best-known products.
Why did the couple choose a custard slice instead of a traditional cake?
Liz Harding explained that she did not want a conventional wedding cake.
"I didn't want a traditional wedding cake and saw on Instagram they'd started doing custard slice birthday cakes,"she said.
"So I wondered if they'd do me a mega one."The couple, who live close to Fablas's stores, were keen to create a wedding that reflected their own tastes and priorities. Liz emphasised the importance of personalisation, stressing it was vital to
"do whatever works for you".
How did the wedding guests respond?
The result exceeded expectations. Lauren reported that the team "absolutely smashed it and it was a roaring success with all the guests", though the dessert proved so popular that
"there wasn't even a slice left for the bride's mother". Liz and James felt
"over the moon" with the result and felt "honoured" to be the first to have the supersized slice.
The couple were also pleased by the attention the creation received online.
"If you're gonna be remembered for one thing, this isn't a bad thing,"Liz reflected.
What has happened since the wedding?
The project has generated significant interest for Fablas. Lauren reported receiving messages from as far afield as New Zealand and Australia, with people sharing the different regional names for custard slices.
"My favourite was a 'snot block' - a term in Australia - although she does not believe the name will catch on in the UK."The company has received numerous inquiries following the video's publication and 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,"Lauren said.
The bakery's expansion continues, with Fablas opening a fifth store on Barry Island in 2026, expanding its South Wales presence after the wedding story. Lauren indicated the team has
"so many exciting projects to get our teeth into"ahead.
Key Facts
- The custard slice measured three metres (9.8ft) long and was custom-made for Liz and James Harding's wedding in Brecon, Powys
- Fablas Ice Cream produced the slabs at their Cowbridge bakery before transporting and assembling them at the venue
- The creation used fresh cream, requiring careful timing and coordination on the day
- The dessert was so popular with guests that none remained for the bride's mother
- The project has generated significant business inquiries for Fablas from across the UK and internationally
