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<![CDATA[Room Forty - Blog]]>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:30:06 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Afternoon Tea in a box 28 Feb 2026 includes Dairy free option!]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:21:20 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/afternoon-tea-in-a-box-28-feb-2026-includes-dairy-free-option

If you have a birthday, a special occasion or just want a treat, order our afternoon tea in a box!

It is available on 28 February, as I have another boxed delivery anyway, so you can order in smaller numbers than our normal minimum order.

I can deliver to Warrington postcodes for a small fee, or you can pick up for free from Woolston.

DAIRY FREE? no problem on 28th as I will be making them anyway, so get your dairy free afternoon tea (or a buttery one!) ordered.

]]><![CDATA[Vintage Crockery, is it worth buying or hiring?]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:25:22 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/vintage-crockery-is-it-worth-buying-or-hiringIf you are looking for the look and feel of an afternoon tea experience for your own private celebration, but are not sure whether to hire or to buy all the crockery, we have some top tips for you.

Imagine the scene, beautiful teacups, fancy teapots, milk served in hand painted milk jugs and sugar cubes in delicate gold rimmed bowls from circa 1920.

It paints a pretty picture, and I am extremely fond of, as I have been running an afternoon tea company for ten years.

I never tire of looking for crockery, finding new pieces and seeing how old they are, and I LOVE hearing our customers guests saying wow when they walk into the room.

So I can completely understand why you'd want to create this spectacle of wonder for your own celebration, whether that's a wedding, a graduation event or a birthday party.

But the question is, should you hire all the items you need, or is it just better to hire them?

I can't deny that collecting crockery for a small afternoon tea is a lovely way to spend your time, but depending on your numbers, it could very quickly get out of hand and become overwhelming.

It takes a LOT of time to source pieces that are not chipped or cracked, so be prepared to make lots of visits to charity shops over several months. That's teacups, saucers, side plates, teapots, cake stands, cutlery, milk jugs, sugar bowls, sandwich plates... I could go on!

Then there’s washing it before use, storing it, setting it up and then washing it all up again afterwards, packing it all away…and then what to do with it when your event is done??

I speak to a lot of people who have been in this position and just want their garage/shed space back so contact me to see if I can help them.

Hiring on the other hand of course does mean that you don't own the crockery at the end of the event, but then you don't also have the hassle of what to do with it afterwards (there's only so many garden parties you'll use it for in the future).

It is also much cheaper to hire vintage crockery than to buy it. Teacups are becoming more scarce and charity shops and online market places know this, which means the price is rising and many of our tea cups retail for £10+ each.

How to hire vintage crockery without hassle.
If you would like the look of a vintage afternoon tea, without any of the hassle, give me a call. I have so many beautiful vintage trios, along with tiered cake stands, teapots, milk jugs….and it’s all included in our easy hire package for £4.70pp - less than you’d pay for a single trio in a charity shop! Happy to quote to set it al up for you to.

Delivery available to all over the North West. Additional charges apply ]]><![CDATA[Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Warrington]]>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:59:13 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-afternoon-tea-warrington

Treat your mum to Afternoon Tea relaxing at home

You don't have to go out to enjoy all the joy of afternoon tea. We can bring it all to you in your own home, so you can just keep your slippers on, or get dressed up and wear your tiara!

On Mother's Day we'll be bringing our afternoon tea in a box to you. It includes all the delicious food you'd expect, dainty finger sandwiches, home made quiche or sausage rolls, scones with jam and clotted cream and 3 cakes too. Plus salad and crisp garnish.

You can choose to use your own crockery or can hire ours for the full experience.

Contact me to order your boxes. One, or more.

Delivery in Warrington from 12.00 - 2 depending on numbers.
Collection between 10-11am from Woolston.

Call 01925 357940 for more information.

]]><![CDATA[Bread making class dates for 2026 announcement]]>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:05:10 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/bread-making-class-dates-for-2026-announcementI am very pleased to announce our next round of bread making classes for 2026 and there is so much choice!

From complete beginners classes to working with enriched doughs, and fruit breads, we definitely have something for everyone this Winter.

Forget the candles, there is nothing like the scent of freshly baked bread to make your house smell delicious.

Either book online through eventbrite for instant access or message me to book.

Either way, we'll see you there!

Jen and Mitch xx

]]><![CDATA[Vintage Crockery Hire]]>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:08:10 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/vintage-crockery-hireJust a reminder that our vintage crockery hire is available all year round and can be delivered anywhere in the North West for any sort of occasion. We'll deliver, set up, pick up and wash up. You can find more information on our crockery hire page here.

]]><![CDATA[What's on at Room Forty]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/whats-on-at-room-forty

Hi folks, I just wanted to update our schedule, so you can see at a glance our events and classes for the rest of 2025.

These can be added to - if you're a company that wants to work with us, we'll happily do more crafter noon teas with you, or a lovely bake and balance event at your venue we travel across the North West - Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire. . Just ask!

If you would like a GIFT VOUCHER for any of our baking workshops or events just ask - we do things all year round, so there is something to choose from.

Speak soon, thanks Jen x

]]><![CDATA[Autumn Winter bread making class dates in Warrington]]>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:23:07 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/autumn-winter-bread-making-class-dates-in-warrington

Join us for some more bread making fun this autumn and winter.

Whether you are a complete beginner, or are looking expand your skills, or even just want a nice evening out with friends or colleagues doing something different, we know you're going to enjoy these classes!

There's a good choice for everyone, and they make a great gift for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, and we'll do a gift voucher so they can choose for themselves.

Everything you need is included in the class, but if you have an apron and a box to take things home in, that is helpful.

To book, visit our baking workshop page here

We also do bake and balance day and overnight retreats which involve yoga, mindfulness activities and bread making, ask for details!

]]><![CDATA[Bread making classes that travel to you.]]>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:39:39 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/bread-making-classes-that-travel-to-youWould you love to learn to bake real home made bread, without the additives, but the classes are at the wrong time, location or they don't teach what you want?

Room Forty bring all the bread making equipment and know how, to transform your kitchen, or the one in your holiday home (or even caravan!) into a bakery for a morning, afternoon or even an evening; and we have a range of classes we can teach you.

We're patient, fun and knowledgeable, and won silver in the world bread awards for our white loaf, and with over 1500 people who have attended our classes (many have done them all!) we know that our methods and recipes really work.

Invite your friends and they can take home everything they make, including the recipes and really sound knowledge. PLUS we will make pizza, so you and your guests get a free meal at the end of the class!

So confident are we in our teaching methods and recipes, that we actually GUARANTEE our beginners class, so if you can't do it when you get home, we'll help you until you can.

At the end of this class you will be able to make your own white bread (to our world bread award winning recipe) a wholemeal loaf, pizza and soda bread.

This is a great activity for a mid week holiday break, or even a Christmas activity as we will theme it to the season.

Want to see what other classes we do? Have a look on our baking workshop page here

Email Jen, hello@roomforty.co.uk to make an enquiry for your date.

]]><![CDATA[Fathers Day Afternoon Tea box delivery]]>Thu, 22 May 2025 12:46:45 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/fathers-day-afternoon-tea-box-delivery

Treat your dad (or your dad can treat you!) to a lovely afternoon tea in a box on Sunday 15 June.

We're actually including more savoury in this box, to make it a bit more bloke friendly, but it will still have the sweetness that we know they love too. It's all about balance!

Inside this years afternoon tea in a box we'll be including.

Cheddar cheese and red onion chutney sandwich
Roast ham sandwich
Beef sandwich
Egg and rocket sandwich
Salad and tortilla chips
Home made sausage roll
Home made cheese and onion pasty
Scone with jam and clotted cream
Chocolate cake
Shortbread biscuits
A Yorkshire tea bag for.a builders brew!

All for just £20. It is, as always all home made from scratch, so you know it is fresh, and if you want, I can deliver to WARRINGTON postcodes for a small fee.

To book please email me, hello@roomforty.co.uk with the quantity and any.dietary requirements. Gluten free is available.

Orders must close on Thursday 12 June 2025 as I need to bake.

]]><![CDATA[Birthday bake-along live on Good Friday.]]>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:02:10 GMThttps://www.roomforty.co.uk/blog/birthday-bake-along-live-on-good-fridayForget the chocolate eggs, we've got scones!

I have been wracking my brain for an idea to celebrate our 9th year in business, at the end of April, and then a post popped up from 5 years ago in lockdown, where we did our live bakealongs with Warrington Guardian.

And I thought, what a great idea. Everyone loves a Room Forty scone and I am certainly not precious about my secret recipe - as I teach people to make it on our Italian Bread making class (not Italian, but very delicious).

Anyway, I digress.

On Friday 18 April at 10.00am I am inviting you to visit our Facebook page and bake scones along with me. It won't take more than half an hour, including the baking time, so it is a really nice one to get you ready for the bank holiday weekend.

If you can't eat all the scones yourself, your friends and neighbours will be VERY happy for you to take one to them (my neighbours love me!).

You can make half a batch (6) and, if you don't want to share, or are waiting for guests on Sunday or bank holiday Monday, you can freeze them. They really do freeze beautifully.

So. what will you need.

An oven set to 200 degrees. I think they will work in an air fryer, but I haven't tried it yet!
Scales - preferably digital ones as we weigh liquids and flour on them.

A baking sheet, lined with baking paper, or well greased.
A bowl
A jug
A fork - or anything to mix the egg with milk
A rolling pin / wine bottle / palm of your hand will do!
A circular cutter - not essential, you can just cut the dough into squares if you want.
A pastry brush - again, not essential, you can use your fingers!

Ingredients (makes 12 approx)
450g self raising flour
50g caster sugar
2 large eggs
200ml milk, (I use full fat or semi skimmed)
75g unsalted butter, at room temperature.

That's it. Log on a few minutes before 10, as we'll be ready to go, and scones are so quick to make and REALLY EASY.

Our Facebook page link is here.

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