With summer just around the corner, we’ve put together 10 afternoon tea hampers ideal for relaxing in the sunshine…
Summer is on its way and what better way to enjoy the sun than relaxing outside with one of these afternoon tea hampers with your other half, friends or family?
Whether you’re going to the beach, relaxing in your local park, staying in your back garden or fancy a date night inside, these afternoon tea hampers will make your time that little bit more special. Depending on the afternoon tea hamper you choose, you’ll enjoy freshly made scones, pastries, a selection of teas, dessert treats and if you are really pushing the boat out, a bottle of prosecco. (Not drinking? We have put together a list of Alcohol Free Rum Options to accompany your afternoon tea hamper.)
To give you some variation, our list below includes a selection of afternoon tea hampers for all budgets. Enjoy a sparkling tea party hamper from Fortnum and Mason for £150 or opt for a Prosecco Cream Tea Afternoon Tea from Hampers for £30. Each is full of exciting treats and different accomplishments, ready to be delivered straight to your door.
Fortnum and Mason
When looking for afternoon tea hampers, it’s hard to not feature Fortnum and Mason. With a whole range of indulgent hampers to choose from, you are spoilt for choice. Whether it’s winter, spring, or summer, they refresh their offering to match the season we are in. Opt for their sparking tea party hamper or go for their birthday hamper to treat a loved one. Orders can be delivered directly to your door or if you are local and thinking of a picnic in Hyde Park, you could opt for click & collect and pick it up.
fortnumandmason.com
From £75.00
Lola’s Cupcakes
Be prepared for a seriously delicious afternoon tea from Lola’s Cupcakes. They offer six different afternoon tea boxes, ranging from a cream tea for two, to a deluxe afternoon tea for eight. For those who are vegetarian or vegan, they have a dedicated vegan afternoon tea for you to enjoy.
The afternoon tea for four has plenty within the box, including four scones, organic jam, clotted cream, cheese twist pastries, spinach roll pastries, tea and a bottle of premium orange juice. If you enjoy baking and want to make your own fresh scones, we think their bake-at-home afternoon tea for 4 would be ideal.
Lolascupcakes.co.uk
From £13.99
Cutter & Squidge
Discover Cutter & Squidge afternoon tea hampers which are all handmade in London and can be delivered the next day if ordered before 4 pm. Perfect for a gift to a loved one or a date night treat, their afternoon tea hampers contain everything to satisfy your sweet tooth and you can include a bottle of prosecco with it.
Their afternoon tea picnic hamper includes brownies, lemon drizzle cake, scones, cheese swirls, clotted cream., jam and much more. You won’t be going hungry after this treat.
Cutterandsquidge.com
From £29.90
Hampers
If you’re looking for a special treat that you can really indulge in, then the afternoon tea with prosecco hamper from Hampers is a great option. Just imagine a lovely afternoon, relaxing whilst enjoying freshly made scones and raising a toast to a great week. The hampers make a lovely gift or a memorable surprise for your loved one. Plus, with different hampers available, you can choose one that comes with a bottle of whisky as a gift, a bottle of champagne or a collection of sweet treats, among other things.
hampers.com
From £24.00
Huffkins
With a promise of using the very best real ingredients from local suppliers, Huffkins will deliver a taste of the Cotswolds to your door. Their prosecco afternoon tea hampers include handmade scones, luxury strawberry preserve, clotted cream, house blend loose leaf tea pouch, prosecco and a premium natural wicker basket. This makes for a lovely surprise present or a great treat for you and your loved ones.
huffkins.com
From £21.95
Marks & Spencer Ultimate Afternoon Tea Selection
Affordable, delicious and extremely satisfying! The afternoon tea selection from Marks & Spencer can be added to your weekly shop or ordered on its own, ready for date night or to be gifted to a friend. Filled with plenty of sweet treats, it includes strawberry and clotted cream sponge roll, chocolate brownie mini bites, Victoria sandwich cake, tea and coffee. At only £20, it’s perfect when trying to do something special on a budget.
marksandspencer.com
£20.00
The Cornish Company
Enjoy a taste of Cornwall with The Cornish Company’s cream tea hamper. This delicious hamper is filled with freshly made scones, Furniss biscuits and shortbread, Cornish Tea and of course clotted cream & jam. Ideal for two people, you can add your own personalized gift message, choose to add a beautiful 14” wicker basket and have the hamper delivered the next day. All that’s left to do is argue on whether it’s jam then cream or cream then jam – The Cornish Company say Jam on first!
thecornishcompany.com
From £16.95
Paul
Get ready for a special treat to arrive directly at your door with Paul’s take on an afternoon tea. If you enjoy their Artisan Brioche Sandwiches, their tomato, mozzarella & pesto and chicken salad will hit the spot before enjoying their range of French Patisseries. Four scones are included alongside clotted cream, jam and fairtrade & organic English breakfast tea. Paul’s afternoon tea hamper is ideal for two people.
paul-uk.com
£29.95
Bettys
Delivered in a beautiful gift box with designs by Emily Sutton, your afternoon tea is packed with a range of delicious sweet treats. Expect freshly prepared scones, Yorkshire tea loaf, Betty’s tea room blend and a classic strawberry reserve, all for £20.00! If you want something a little more special, browse Betty’s other range of hampers that include wines, ports, chocolates and some more of their finest teas.
bettys.co.uk
£20.00
Devon Heaven
This scrumptious afternoon tea brings the famous Devon afternoon tea straight to your door. Indulge in their Devon scones (recipe used by Kirstie Allsopp for her Channel 4 programmes) and enjoy their award-winning Langage farm clotted cream and jam, chocolate truffles, and Devonshire tea bags which all come in this hamper. Hampers for one, two or four are all available coming with a variety of treats for you to enjoy.
devonheaven.co.uk
From £19.50
Nothing can quite hit the spot like an afternoon tea. Whether you’re looking for a treat for a birthday, a date idea with a difference, or just to brighten up a random afternoon, you’re spoilt for choice. Tuck into an array of sandwiches, cakes and other sweet treats, before washing it down with a cup of tea, coffee or glass of fizz. Have you tried any of the above before? Which one appeals to you the most? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!
