AFTERNOON PAUSE × IVY COTTAGE
Afternoon Tea Experience
Looking for something more than an afternoon tea box? Our Afternoon Tea with Vintage China is created for sharing and enjoying at the table a generous selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and scones. And now, in collaboration with Ivy Cottage in St Margaret’s, your afternoon tea can be served on beautiful vintage china with seasonal table decorations!
£25 per person
£20pp — Afternoon Pause Afternoon Tea
£5pp — Ivy Cottage vintage tea set & seasonal decorations
Everything is arranged through Afternoon Pause, so you only need to make one booking and one payment.
What's included?
Finger sandwiches
Choose 3 fillings per person
Savouries
Choose 2 per person
Cakes
Choose 2 per person
Scones
2 per person with clotted cream & jam
Perfect for: Birthdays, Bridal celebrations, Baby showers, Garden parties, Family gatherings, Girls' afternoons or A special afternoon at home.
Seasonal Selection
Alongside our main afternoon tea menu, we also offer a changing seasonal selection.
Our current seasonal treats may include favourites from our latest seasonal box for 2, giving you the chance to enjoy something a little different depending on the time of year. Our seasonal selection changes throughout the year and is subject to availability.
Example of current Autumn Selection:
Gâteau Nantais with spiced apples
Chocolate-orange marbré
Mature cheddar, rocket and apple & pear chutney from Quacking eggs Homestead (in Ripple)
Butternut, mushroom, comté & sage mini quiche
Vintage china & table styling
For £5 per person, Ivy Cottage provides the vintage tea set and seasonal decorations.
Your set can include vintage:
Cups & saucers
Teapot
Serving pieces
Additional tableware
The styling changes with the seasons, so your afternoon tea can have a different look throughout the year — from spring and summer gatherings to autumn afternoons and festive celebrations.
Want to add something extra?
For birthdays and celebrations, Ivy Cottage can also provide:
Brownies • Cupcakes • Whole cakes
These can be added to your booking at an additional cost. Just let us know what you're looking for when you enquire and we'll arrange it for you.
How it works
1. Enquire with Afternoon Pause
Send us your date, location, time, number of guests and dietary requirements.
2. Choose your afternoon tea
Choose your sandwich fillings, savouries and cakes, and let us know if you'd like any seasonal extras or celebration cakes.
3. We arrange the rest
We'll check availability with Ivy Cottage and arrange the vintage china and seasonal decorations.
4. One payment
Your booking is paid for through Afternoon Pause, so there's no need to arrange payment with two different businesses.
5. Enjoy your afternoon tea
Your food arrives ready to enjoy alongside the vintage china and seasonal table styling.
The tea set is collected afterwards.
Meet Our Partner | Ivy Cottage Cake Shed
We're delighted to be collaborating with Karen from Ivy Cottage Cake Shed in St Margaret's for our Afternoon Tea Experience.
Karen brings the vintage touch to your afternoon tea, providing the beautiful china and seasonal table decorations. And if you're celebrating, you can also add some of Ivy's delicious brownies, cupcakes or celebration cakes to your booking.
Want to see more?
Discover Ivy Cottage Cake Shed, browse their latest cakes and bakes, and follow along on social media.