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14 best afternoon tea hampers and deliveries for the 2023 coronation
Let the scones see the jam!
Let's face it, we don’t need an excuse to indulge in afternoon tea, especially when it means not even having to leave the house. Step forward: The best afternoon tea deliveries. Finger sandwiches and scones on the sofa, need we say more? But with King Charles III's coronation coming up on Saturday 6th May, followed by a bank holiday on the 8th May, there's never been a better way to celebrate. Whether you fancy treating yourself or are looking for a dreamy gift, we’ve found the very best splurge-worthy spreads that can be delivered to your door from just £20.
Regardless of whether you have plans to watch the coronation service, which will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Westminster Abbey, or simply relish the idea of jam and cream scones, we can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t be delighted with an at-home afternoon tea hamper to enjoy. We’ve also included veggie and vegan-friendly options – and not to mention those that come with pre-made cocktails! – to ensure no one misses out on the experience.
Celebrate coronation weekend in style with this Royal hamper, filled with food treats including light Victoria sandwiches, mini King Colin cakes and perfectly baked plain scones, shortbread biscuits, strawberry jam and Coronation blend tea. Plus, how cute are the designs?!
Let’s be honest, the mini sandwiches are the best bit right? This hamper is a bit like having your own personal catering company turn up. Think mini focaccia stuffed with cajun chicken and teeny-tiny buns with chilli jam and cheese — yum! It’s not mega cheap, but our testers were properly impressed by the quality of ingredients and said it was one of the prettiest too, (that’ll be the edible flowers). There’s also a veggie option for non-meat eaters.
While there's not a scone in sight, this Afternoon Tea box has all the hallmarks of a delicious treat, with a cup of tea to wash it all down.
Contains: Earl Grey tea, buttery shortbread biscuits, Cherry On The Top Biscuits (inspired by the Bakewell Tart) and a duo of jams, alongside creamy fudge infused with invigorating lemon sherbet. YUM.
How decadent does this spread of treats look? Patisserie Valerie's Afternoon Tea features all your favourite patisserie in miniature form. Not forgetting jam, clotted cream and tea!
Contains four of each: Mini Madame Valerie Slice (V), Mini Strawberry Gateau (V), Mini Double Chocolate (V), Mini Black Forest (V), Mini Strawberry & Cream Choux (V), Mini Chocolate Éclair(V), Mini Plain Scones (V), Mini Plain Fruit Scones (V), Mini Clotted Cream, Mini Jam, Loose Leaf Tea
You really can't go wrong with a trusted Fortnum & Mason hamper, and this one is filled to the brim with 11 of its fanciest sweet treats and famous teas. Our testers loved it, but thought the quirky flavours (lavender chocolate anyone?) would go down best with foodies. Obviously it’s pricey, but if there’s a few of you going in on it, our panel reckon it’s well worth it.
Contains: Piccadilly macadamia nut biscuits 200g, Fortnum’s earl grey shortbread rounds 125g, Fortnum's famous teas 3 x 25g, chocolossus biscuits 600g, Fortnum's strawberry preserve 200g, milk chocolate selection box 120g, mini classic world teas 3 x 25g, traditional shortbread fingers 160g, white chocolate strawberry and black pepper bar 75g, milk chocolate lavender bar 75g, 70% dark chocolate bar 75g
Get the kettle on stat, because Cartwright and Butler’s Brew & Biscuit tin is overflowing with the good stuff. From chewy cranberry-spiked cookies to lemon zest shortbread, there’s something for everyone — and you get to reuse the tin when you’re done.
Contains: Demerara shortbread rounds, flaked almond shortbread rounds, triple chocolate chunk biscuits, cranberry crumbles, English breakfast tea, CAFÉ York Blend Coffee
This is worth it for the signature cooler bag enough, isn't it? With scones and Champagne, you'll feel almost regal with this gorgeous treat.
Contains: Piccadilly Clotted Cream Digestive Biscuits, Giant Almond Brownie, Afternoon Blend Tea, Freshly-baked Mini Scones with both Clotted Cream and Strawberry Preserve, Fortnum’s Brut Reserve Champagne N.V.
You’d be forgiven for thinking cream tea was off the cards if you follow a plant-based diet — but Piglet’s Pantry has come through for you. This voucher lets the lucky recipient cash in on a swanky spread at a time that suits them — and we can confirm the portion size is pretty epic. Our testers raved about the veg-packed sausage rolls, bright beetroot “eggs” and decadent chocolate cake. A total treat and excellent value for money.
This afternoon tea gift hamper fits perfectly through the letterbox, meaning you can send it to your pals to celebrate the bank holiday weekend. Love!
Contains: 2 x victoria sandwich, All Butter Milk Viennese Chocolate Dipped Fingers, Luxury Gold Tea Bags, 2 x Millionaires Shortbread, 2 x Carrot Cake Walnuts, All Butter Shortbread Fingers (84g)
Everyone's go-to coffee and cake spot, Gail's has an afternoon tea offer that’s a mouth-watering mix of sweet and savoury bites for four people (London only). Not only will you get cream and jam for your scones, but there’s also lemon curd (fancy!), super gooey chocolate brownies and fresh avocado sandwiches.
Contains: 4 scones, Rodda’s Clotted Cream, GAIL’s organic jam and seville orange marmalade, 4 brownie fingers, 5 honey cakes, 4 smoked salmon and avocado yoghurt sandwiches, 4 avocado and chickpea sandwiches and loose leaf JING tea
We didn’t realise healthy afternoon tea was a thing, but apparently the sisters behind Cutter & Squidge try to keep the sugar and fat in their recipes to a minimum. Which is fine by us as you’d never know it from trying these lemon drizzle cakes and chocolate brownies. Cute packaging too.
Contains: 2 brownies, 2 mini lemon drizzle cakes, 4 scones, 2 pots of Rodda's clotted cream, 1 jam, 2 Cutter & Squidge fine loose leaf teabags
If you want to spoil a loved one, look no further than this luxury spread. To make it extra special, you can add your own personalised gift message.
Contains: Giant fruit scones, luxury clotted cream, strawberry preserve, lemon favoured biscuits, luxury chocolates, whisky Dundee cake, clotted cream fudge and English Afternoon tea.
Ok, so this one is not technically an afternoon tea, but it's a luxury sweet treat and a gorgeous gift nevertheless!
Contains: 9 iced biscuits.
Devon Heaven's cute afternoon tea hamper also comes with its truly wonderful signature luxury chocolate truffles.
Contains: 4 Devon Scone Company plain scones, Langage Farm clotted cream, strawberry jam, Devon Heaven luxury chocolate truffles, 2 Devonshire tea bags.
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