At Afternoon Pause, our Afternoon Gatherings are our French-inspired (as always!) platters to create an Afternoon Sharing Table made for easy hosting for special moments, events & celebrations outside or at home.
Each platter is freshly prepared and includes a selection of baguettes, finger sandwiches, cakes and scones — all made with care and packed in a box ready to serve.
Perfect for:
✨ Birthdays
✨ Baby showers or christenings
✨ Work meetings
✨ Family gatherings, etc.
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How it works
Choose your platter
Select your portion size (serves 4-6 or 6-8 guests)
Mix & match to create your perfect spread
For larger events, we recommend selecting a variety of platters.
Dietary Options
Just like our Afternoon Tea boxes, we are glad to be offering Gluten-Free & Vegan platters using suitable ingredients. Please email us directly for menus and prices.
Baguette Platter
A selection of freshly prepared baguettes with classic French fillings. Our baguettes are suppled by La Baguette d'Or Bakery (St Margaret’s), who specialises in traditional French bread and pastries.
Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Pesto
Emmental, Tomatoes & Butter
Jambon Beurre & Cornichons
Poulet Crudité (Chicken Breast, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Mustard Mayo)
Finger Sandwich Platter
Delicate finger sandwiches with a mix of traditional and refined flavours.
Cucumber, Cream Cheese & Chives
Egg Mayo & Watercress
Duck Rillettes & Cornichons
Salmon, Cream Cheese & Dill
Cake Platter
A selection of homemade cakes, blending French and British favourites.
Quatre-Quart
Madeleines
Lemon Drizzle
Carrot Cake
Scone Platter
A classic afternoon tea favourite, freshly baked and served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserves perfect for sharing.
Plain Scones
Sultana Scones
Ordering Information
Delivery Information
We offer local delivery with the following rates:
Deal — Free delivery
Sandwich & Dover — £5 (Free delivery on orders over £40 - message us directly to arrange)
Thanet & up to Canterbury — £8 (Free delivery on orders over £40 - message us directly to arrange)
Notice Period
To ensure everything is freshly prepared and delivery on time, we require at least 3 days notice due to the preparation involved.
If you have a last-minute enquiry, feel free to get in touch — we’ll always do our best where possible.
To confirm your booking, we kindly require full payment at the time of order.
Cancellations
Cancellations made more than 7 days before your event will receive a full refund of the payment.
However, due to the fresh, made-to-order nature of our food, cancellations made within 7 days are non-refundable.