I’m with @KenH on this. I think there are ways that you can still provide a personal touch, with out the physical touching.
- I use quarter loaf pans; I freeze (in ziplock bags) what I don’t use right away and then provide guest an individual cake rather than slices.
- And recently with Doubletree providing their cookie recipe, I’ve made the batter, then frozen individual batter balls that I can bake when needed. My last set of guests were very grateful.
EDIT: DT cookie recipe is herein