Afternoon tea delivery near me: Scrumptious options that deliver to London and the UK

Traditionally, afternoon tea is something of a special occasion, often served within the walls of glamorous five-star hotels or upmarket restaurants and cafes in well-heeled neighbourhoods, but now you can enjoy it within the comfort of your own home, without even having to get changed out of your pyjamas. A number of London and UK restaurants, hotels and online delivery services now offer afternoon tea DIY kits, hampers and gift sets which can be sent directly to your doorstep.

So if you have found yourself craving a freshly-baked scone slathered in clotted cream and strawberry jam, or caught yourself daydreaming about tucking into an egg and mayonnaise finger sandwich, then we’ve got exactly what you’re looking for. We’ve rounded up the best afternoon tea deliveries around the UK, perfect for high tea enthusiasts looking to enjoy this treat from the comfort of their own home. 

While we fully back you treating yourself to a special spread, these afternoon tea deliveries also make ideal gifts. Whether for a birthday party or baby shower, who wouldn’t want sweet treats landing on their doormat out of the blue? Most of the selection below can be tailored with a personal note, so that you can send some words as sweet as the cakes inside the box. 

Our selection ranges from the full-blown afternoon tea experience, to more simplified versions that are better suited to enjoying at home. Check out our pick of the best afternoon tea delivery services below and remember not to start any ‘cream first’ or ‘jam first’ debates with members of your household when you get the scones out... because you will have nowhere to escape to (you have been warned).

Fortnum & Mason Champagne Cream Tea Selection

What: It should come as no surprise that Fortnums, which boasts a world-famous tea salon at its Piccadilly flagship, has hopped on the afternoon tea delivery bandwagon and boy are we glad the brand has. The Champagne Cream Tea Selection is perfect for those looking to keep things a tad more traditional with fruit and plain scones served alongside clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Clotted cream digestive biscuits are also part of the package, which can be dunked into a mug of Royal Blend Tea, or alongside a glass of Fortnum’s Brut Reserve. You’ll even get a signature Fortnum’s cool bag, which you can reuse for plenty of picnics throughout the summer.
How much: £100
Delivery: Yes, UK mainland delivery
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Mmmm... Summer Afternoon Tea from Sketch

What: If you can’t make it to the pink-hued Gallery at Insta-famous London restaurant Sketch, instead try having its much-loved afternoon tea sent direct to your door. Arriving in a pretty pink jewellery case, the selection includes finger sandwiches, scones and dainty sugary treats such as strawberry and sesame choux buns and peach and lemon tarts. Tuck into salmon and cream cheese or coronation chicken sarnies, followed by plain or sultana scones. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free versions of the tea are also available.
How much: From £65
Delivery: Yes, available for local delivery or collection
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Bloom and Wild’s Strawberries and Cream Afternoon Tea

What: Known for all things floral, and boasting an exceptional selection of gifts, Bloom and Wild's Strawberries and Cream Afternoon Tea Box makes for the perfect present for a loved one. Start with a selection of buttery scones with mini jars of luxury clotted cream and a pot of strawberry jam, followed by mini strawberry drizzle cakes and strawberry brownies, courtesy of Cutter and Squidge. Pair all of that with some English breakfast tea for the full experience. This box is best enjoyed within a couple days of delivery - but you'll probably want to get to it straightaway.
How much: £40
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Betty’s Tea & Scones Gift Selection

What: Something of an institution in northern parts of the country, long-standing Betty’s has become a byword for excellent afternoon tea. If you can’t make it to one of its outposts, instead order tea to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. This gift set comes with 80 tea bags of Bettys Tea Room Blend, a Yorkshire Tea Loaf, four scones and a pot of strawberry preserve to slather them with (although you will need to source your own cream for the complete experience).
How much: £22
Delivery: Yes, UK mainland delivery
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Afternoon Tea Letter Box Hamper

What: If you want to send the gift of afternoon tea to someone, this treat box from Letter Box should do the trick, and as the name suggests, there’s no need to worry about whether the recipient will be in or not because this hamper can fit through most letterboxes. Inside, your giftee will find a personalised message from you, alongside two varieties of British grown tea, Scottish shortbread, fresh raspberry jam, and a pack of organic dark chocolate, made with Early Grey tea and Bergamot oil.
How much: £34.95
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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The Cornish Company’s Cream Tea Hamper

What: For those looking to keep it classic with a cream tea, you may as well leave it to the experts. The Cornish Company knows exactly what it’s doing when it comes to serving one of Cornwall’s most authentic experiences, and the best news is you can have it sent right to your front door. This hamper comes packed full of freshly baked plain scones, Cornish clotted cream, strawberry conserve, clotted cream shortbread and a selection of British tea bags to bring everything together. Just be sure to put the jam on before the cream!
How much: £23.95
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Waitrose ‘Create Your Own’ Afternoon Tea

What: If you are planning to host afternoon tea, but would rather put your own individual spin on things, why not build your own selection via the Waitrose website? The much-loved supermarket has a dedicated ‘cream tea’ page where you can browse the likes of flavoured scones, jams and preserves and a variety of different afternoon tea blends. Throw in a box of sweet treats, with Waitrose’s very own afternoon tea cake selection, including mini lemon drizzle cakes and Victoria sponges - all the fun of afternoon tea at home, without any of the stress.
How much: Spend as little or as much as you’d like
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Chummys Bakery Afternoon Tea Party at Home

What: If you’re looking to replicate that boutique afternoon tea experience in your own living room then Chummys Bakery has the box for you. Delivered in eco-friendly packaging, this option includes plain scones, original brownies, and two zesty lemon and blueberry blondies, as well as pots of Tiptree strawberry or raspberry jam, and clotted cream - perfect for smothering on your scones. To complete the party you’ll also receive a couple of Fairtrade English Breakfast tea bags, so you can make the perfect brew at home.
How much: £37.99
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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British Afternoon Tea for Two

What: Anyone worth their cucumber sandwiches knows that afternoon tea was invented in Britain, and this gift set is certainly not shy about celebrating it. Show off your patriotism with this red, white and blue affair that features four types of handmade brownies paired with sachets of the finest Tea Pigs blends. Tuck into the likes of salted caramel brownies or an Oreo brownie to have yourself the kind of afternoon treat we reckon King Charles himself would approve of.
How much: £21.50
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Marks and Spencer’s Letterbox Afternoon Tea

What: For an afternoon tea that slips neatly through the letterbox, M&S’s compact hamper is the perfect gift. Classic, simple, and very affordable, expect a whole range of sweet treats from mini Victoria sponge cakes and carrot cake slices with walnuts, to Viennese chocolate-dipped fingers and a pack of all-butter shortbread. A collection of own-brand Luxury Gold tea bags makes for the perfect accompaniment - although you might run out of snacks before you get through all the tea.
How much: £20
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Cutter & Squidge Afternoon Tea Picnic Hamper

What: Looking to give yourself a treat from the comfort of your own home? Check out this tea from Cutter & Squidge, which can be delivered anywhere in the UK. Best eaten on the day of delivery, this afternoon tea pack is designed for two people and includes two buttery scones complete with pots of clotted cream and strawberry jam, as well as sweet treats such as brownies and mini lemon drizzle cakes. You can wash it all down with a packet of Cutter & Squidge's own loose leaf tea, or upgrade the hamper to include wild elderflower presse or a bottle of Prosecco.
How much: £48.99
Delivery: Yes, nationwide delivery
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Piglet’s Pantry Tea for Two

What: This afternoon tea offering from Piglet’s Pantry is quite the feast. Designed to share between two, the hamper of goodies features everything you could want from a traditional afternoon tea - think cheese and quiche Lorraine, traditional Scotch eggs and handmade sausage rolls to start, followed by scones paired with clotted cream and strawberry preserve. Not only that, but you’ll get a selection of cakes, including two slices of carrot cake topped with cream cheese frosting and a Victoria sponge loaf cake.
How much: £32.50
Delivery: UK mainland delivery
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Prefer to enjoy your finger sandwiches in more traditional surrounds? Check out our guide to the best afternoon teas in London. 

Prices correct at time of publication.