May Balls
Black tie and white tie for June. A dinner suit package (sleeves, take-in, hem) is from £150; book in May so it is back in time.
Cambridge · Home visits
Cambridge alterations, ready for May Week.
Newnham and Trumpington homes, Chesterton, Mill Road and the villages to the south — we come to you, fit on the body and return the work finished.
Alterations in Cambridge
May Week in June means balls in black tie and white tie, and graduation follows soon after. Formal hall keeps a dinner jacket in use the rest of the year.
Newmarket’s racecourses are a short drive east, and the science and technology parks around the city keep suits in daily use.
Fittings can be at home, at work or in a hotel. Express is not currently offered in Cambridge, so allow standard turnaround before May Week.
Areas we visit
City CentreNewnhamTrumpingtonChestertonMill Road & Cherry HintonGreat Shelford & Grantchester
Cambridgeshire, England · postcode area CB. Not listed? Ask — we’ll confirm availability.
Occasions in and around Cambridge
What the tailoring is for.
Graduation
A suit worn under the gown and in every photograph. Trousers and sleeves are set to the right length.
Newmarket
The Guineas in spring and the July Festival bring suits and blazers to the Rowley Mile and July Course.
Guide prices in Cambridge
The same sterling across the UK, VAT included.
| Trouser hem, plain | from £28 |
| Waist in or out | from £34 |
| Jacket sleeves, plain cuff | from £55 |
| Jacket take-in, sides and back | from £75 |
| Shirt taper, sides | from £38 |
| Overcoat hem | from £85 |
| Dinner suit package | from £150 |
£30 visit fee, credited in full when work reaches £120; minimum order £60. Standard turnaround 7–10 working days.
Cambridge questions
When should I book alterations before a May Ball?
Standard turnaround is 7–10 working days from collection, so a request in early to mid May is comfortable.
Do you cover Newmarket?
Yes. Newmarket and the villages around Cambridge are covered. Send your postcode and we confirm the window by email.
Is express turnaround available in Cambridge?
Express is currently offered in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast. In Cambridge, standard turnaround of 7–10 working days applies; tell us any date in the request and we confirm what is possible before collecting.
How much do alterations cost in Cambridge?
The same guide prices apply across the UK: trouser hems from £28, jacket sleeves from £55, shirts from £32. £30 visit fee, credited in full when work reaches £120; minimum order £60. All prices include VAT.
How do I book a visit in Cambridge?
Send a request with your postcode, the garments and a preferred day and window. We reply by email within one working day to confirm a visit window. Nothing is booked or charged until then.
We reply to every request by email within one working day. Or email hello@cavendishatelier.com.
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