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Because what’s more decadent than tea and scones delivered to your door?
Whether you’re marking a special celebration like the Queen's Platinum Jubilee or looking for something a little luxe to bring to a summer picnic, a hand-crafted afternoon tea delivery is always the way to go.
Our favourite food halls, cafés and supermarkets are all in on the act, offering perfectly presented sweet and savoury selections, delivered to your doorstep (because frankly, who’s got time to make their own dainty finger sandwiches?)
From Selfridges to Appleyard London, we tested 25 at-home afternoon tea deliveries to find the most luxe experience. Our panel tried every element to ensure there wasn’t a dud scone in sight.
Read on for their expert-approved afternoon teas, alongside a handpicked selection from our trusted ELLE editors.
There are few things that can top Lola’s red velvet cupcakes, but for a more well-rounded afternoon tea, this box delivers. It includes a rustic loaf of bread, farmhouse cheddar and tomatoes for making your own dainty triangle sandwiches (crusts removed, obviously). Punnets of fresh fruit balance out the freshly baked scones and Insta-worthy mini victoria sponge cake, while eco-friendly reusable straws provide a little keepsake.
What's included? 8 freshly baked scones Clotted cream pots Mini jam jars 5 inch Victoria Sponge Naked Cake Punnet of fresh strawberries Punnet of fresh blueberries Vine tomatoes West Country Farmhouse Cheddar 1 loaf of Campaillou bread 2 large pop orange juice bottles English breakfast tea bags Delivery: London, Slough, Reading, Guildford, Stevenage and Birmingham Delivery cost: from £6.99
With a background in events and hospitality, this small family run business offers gorgeous afternoon tea deliveries to enjoy at home. Frankly, we’ve never seen a more pleasing array of mini sandwiches, scones, savoury pastries and cakes. The presentation is on point, with edible flowers and colourful fresh ingredients brightening up our plate.
What’s included? Cajun chicken focaccia Serrano and parmesan bun Chilli jam and cheddar jam bun Sausage and leek pastries Feta pastries Cherry and chocolate cake Lemon drizzle Scones Clotted cream Jam Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: Free
Who says afternoon tea has to be enjoyed in the afternoon? Harvey Nichols’ take on the quintessential classic has a breakfast slant, with strawberry and champagne preserve and chunky marmalade for your sourdough. Ground coffee and English breakfast tea bags provide that much-needed morning caffeine boost, and the brand also includes a mini bottle of prosecco because the best breakfasts always include bubbles — mimosa anyone? This is the perfect way to start a special weekend.
What's included? Prosecco NV Butter Fingers Handmade Butter Shortbread Biscuits Strawberry Preserve with Champagne Old English Thick Cut Marmalade House Blend Coarse Ground Coffee English Breakfast Teabags Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: Free
Let’s be honest, everyone has a soft spot for a Marks & Spencer spread and this inexpensive bundle has everything you need for a delicious coffee morning. It’s packed with cakes, biscuits, rolls and tarts, with both ground coffee and enough tea bags to serve a crowd this Jubilee weekend. Cake stand at the ready...
What's included? Victoria sandwich cake All butter Viennese raspberry creams Extremely delicious chocolate brownie mini bites Strawberry and clotted cream sponge roll Cherry bakewell tarts Scottish all butter shortbread fingers Classic ground coffee Red label teabags Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: from £3.50
No cup of tea is complete without a biscuit or two to dunk. This curated afternoon tea from Cartwright & Butler has got every craving covered, from zingy lemon shortbread to fruity cranberry biccies, plus the all-important breakfast tea and coffee.
What's included? Demerara shortbread rounds Flaked almond shortbread rounds Triple chocolate chunk biscuits Cranberry crumbles English breakfast tea CAFÉ York Blend Coffee Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: From £5.95
Treat someone special to a luxury lunch, containing a mix of savoury scotch eggs, tarts and rolls, as well as pretty cakes and scones. We tried the vegan selection, which includes thoughtful extras such as whipped vegan butter, and although billed as serving two, we found the portion size incredibly generous. This voucher enables the recipient to redeem either a classic, veggie or vegan feast, at a time that suits them.
What’s included? Chocolate loaf cake with lavender glaze Raspberry, lychee and rose swirl cake Vegan vanilla scones with pink sugar sparkle Whipped vegan butter Tiptree jam Spring vegetable scotch ‘eggs’ Leek and tarragon tarts Spring vegetable vegan rolls Tea Pigs tea bags Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: Free
Afternoon tea is normally a pretty decadent affair, but the health-conscious sisters behind Cutter & Squidge aren’t fans of overly fatty or sugar laden food, so keep those ingredients to a minimum. You won’t feel like you’re missing out though, with brownies, cakes, scones and accompaniments all crammed into the brand’s bright orange gift box. You’re also able to add on Seedlip’s non-alcoholic spirit — ideal for baby showers.
What's included? 2 Indulgent Brownies 2 Mini Lemon Drizzle Cakes 4 Buttery Scones 2 Pots of Rodda's Clotted Cream 1 Pot of Fruity Jam 1 Fine Loose Leaf Tea Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: £6.00
Forget queueing for a loaf of seeded sourdough and get Gail’s to come to you instead. London postcodes are able to receive a box of the bakery’s best bits, including insanely soft scones, pretty mini sandwiches and chocolate brownies. There’s enough to serve four people, as long as no one goes overboard with the lemon curd.
What's included? 4 Scones Rodda’s Clotted Cream GAIL’s Organic Jam and Lemon Curd 4 Brownie Fingers 5 Honey Cakes 4 Smoked Salmon & Avocado Yoghurt Sandwiche 4 Avocado & Egg Sandwiches Loose Leaf JING Tea Delivery: London only Delivery cost: £7.00
Alongside the edible elements — chocolate florentines with the perfect snap, spicy ginger stem shortbread, boozy fruitcake — you’ll also receive a couple of pretty mugs, delivered on a whitewash wooden tray. We think it would make a chic housewarming gift, and hopefully they’ll return the favour with breakfast in bed served on the aforementioned tray. Win, win.
What’s included? Cartwright & Butler English afternoon blend Gold Crown Dundee slab Linden Lady handmade luxury florentines Shortbread House of Edinburgh shortbread fingers with stem ginger Two green mugs Whitewash Wooden Tray Delivery: Mainland UK Delivery cost: £6.50
Café York Blend Coffee in Carton 50g Lemon & Tangerine Slice Mix Sweets in carton Butter Shortbread Rounds Carton Tea in Carton English Breakfast Butter Fudge in carton Chocolate Wafer Crispies
Shortbread with ginger, 160g Peach jam with prosecco Raspberry jam with prosecco Pink grapefruit marmalade with gin Strawberry jam with champagne
Demerera shortbread rounds Lemon curd Butter fudge
Cherry Tree Strawberry Extra Jam Devonshire Clotted Cream 2 Fruit Scones 2 Plain Scones Cherry Tree Apple & Cider Cheddar Truckle Cherry Tree Cracker Bites 2 Mini Chutney Jars
Chocolate croissant loaf 12 mini macarons PAUL ground coffee, Signature PAUL Hot Chocolate Buttery shortbread biscuits.
Four Anjels Double Chocolate Biscuits Cottage Delight Strawberry Extra Jam, 113g Sultana Scone The Cotswold Gourmet Fruit & Nut Slab Cake with Marzipan Star & Dusting Roddas Cornish Clotted Cream Taylors of Harrogate Pure Assam Tea Taylors of Harrogate Cafe Imperial Ground Coffee