Cake Box opening in Piccadilly in York moves a step closer

New signage and shopfront changes to 13a Piccadilly in York – which has stood empty for more than three years – have gone in this week, as celebration chain Cake Box looks set to open in the city.

As reported by The Press, plans for the empty unit, formerly home to Argos and a William Hill betting office, were approved by City of York Council last November.

The signage and shop front went up in Piccadilly this week (Image: Kevin Glenton)

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Trading as Eggfree Cake Box, the company says it specialises in fresh, made-to-order, 100 per cent egg-free cakes.

Its website said most of its cakes come with a beautifully hand-piped message of choice to add the personal touch.

More than 1,000 cake makers are said to work across the estate each day, producing personalised cakes for birthdays, weddings and other occasions.

Launched from a single East London store in 2008, the company has grown to more than 250 shops trading under a franchised model.

The news of preparations for the opening of York bakery follows openings this year in Sheffield and Bracknell.

The success of the business lies in founder and chief executive Sukh Chambal’s vision to restore Britain’s long-standing traditional cake bakeries, with a modern twist, the company said, adding that it is the UK’s largest retailer of fresh cream celebration cakes.

Group revenue for 2025 was £42.78 million, up just over 13 per cent on the prior year, and the company announced a pre-tax profit of £6.16 million.

The Press has contacted Cake Box for more information.