Cakes and Barrages under £60

At this price range the variety is extensive. Common effect types include peonies (round symmetrical bursts), willows (drooping golden trails), palms (wide spreading breaks), brocade (silver or gold glittering effects) and crossettes (stars that split mid-air into multiple trails). More characterful effects include flying fish, falling leaves, crackling finishes and colour-changing sequences. Always watch the product video to understand the specific character before buying.

Divide the shot count by the duration in seconds - this gives you the approximate firing rate. A 50-shot cake lasting 25 seconds is firing two shots per second - a fast, intense barrage. A 50-shot cake lasting 60 seconds fires less than one per second - a more measured, graceful sequence. Fast cakes suit energetic, crowd-pleasing displays. Slower cakes suit weddings, quieter occasions and displays where the audience has time to appreciate each effect.

NEC stands for Net Explosive Content - the weight of pyrotechnic compound in the product. Higher NEC means more energy per shot which translates directly into larger, brighter, more impressive individual bursts. Two cakes with the same shot count but different NECs will look very different - the higher NEC cake will produce bigger breaks and brighter effects. NEC is listed on every product page and is one of the most useful numbers for comparing products at the same price point.

Most cakes in this price range are Category F2 requiring 8 to 15 metres between the firework and spectators. Always check the safety distance on the specific product page before buying. A handful of products in this price range are Category F3 and require 25 metres - these will be clearly labelled. If your garden is small, stick to products with an 8 metre safety distance and check that distance is measured from the firework, not from where you are standing when you light it.

Absolutely. A well-chosen cake in the £40 to £60 range makes an excellent display finale for a family garden show. Look for products with an intensifying finale sequence - a rapid-fire burst of effects at the end of the cake signals to the audience that the display is closing. Pair it with two or three rockets fired simultaneously as the cake reaches its finale section for maximum impact. At this budget, the cake as finale is the most common and effective approach.

Our minimum order for home delivery is £99 including VAT.

There is no minimum for click and collect from our retail outlets. Orders over £599 qualify for free fireworks - check our delivery information for full details.