If 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 

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.

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

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

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! 

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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, [email protected] with the quantity and any.dietary requirements.  Gluten free is available. 

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

 Our Mother's Day afternoon tea delivery service is now taking bookings. I can deliver in Warrington, or you can collect 11-12 on Sunday (I then need to leave to deliver the rest of the boxes).

All the cakes are made using real butter, not margerine, and I do not use 'flavourings' or colourings, so you know what you are eating is decadent, but delicious. 

Inside every individually filled ten inch box you will find.
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SANDWICHES 3 x dainty finger sandwiches with salad and crisp garnish.  The savoury items will not touch the sweet stuff in the box (eugh). 

SCONES Freshly baked that morning, with quality jam and Roddas clotted cream

THREE  CAKES 3 individual cakes,  which will usually include something chocolatey, a pastry and cake, so there is a variety of choice, but fairly familiar flavours, as I try to appeal to everyone's tastes on these grand occasions.

I can cater for vegans and gluten free, and will do so gladly with enough time for the additional preparation and baking.  I need to know this by Friday afternoon at the latest. 

Afternoon tea boxes are £17pp and delivery is around £3 depending on where you are in Warrington.  Collection is free from WA1 4QQ. 

To order please email [email protected] with your name, address, quantity, phone number (for delivery only) and dietary requirements. 

Then sit back, knowing that the shopping is taken care of, the food will be super fresh, your cakes are being baked for you and all you need to do is unpack the boxes and pop it on a nice plate, with a nice cup of tea. 

(and if you don't have nice plates we can also sort that out with crockery purchase or hire!) 

Thank you,  Jen x