Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week with Delicious Treats
- Aug 12, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 4
Did you know it’s Afternoon Tea Week? We're celebrating with an extra busy week here at MMC HQ! We've got a cream tea for 40 on Wednesday, Horsley Caravan and Camping Site on Friday, and see below for where we'll be on Sunday. It's the perfect weather for a freshly baked scone, clotted cream, homemade strawberry jam, and fresh strawberries. Plus, we've been offering a cheeky cucumber sandwich as part of our Summer Cream Tea.
Exciting Events This Summer
We have been serving cream teas all over the South East this July and August, including some great events that you must put in your diary for next year:
Lindford Fair
Lindford Fair was a bustling village fete with a duck mascot, a raffle, and lots for the family to do, including our cream teas right next to the ice cream van. The organizers managed to raise enough for a new playground for the village. We were blown away by the lovely atmosphere. We are delighted to say that we have been invited back next year.
Carry on Crafting
It was our first time at Carry on Crafting in the South of England Showground in Sussex. Not only was the weather scorching, but we also met the amazing Dawn Gracie (at Dawns Vintage Do), who entertained us with 40s, 50s, and 60s songs for two days. We just loved her outfits and humor. She even managed to get my teen dancing! Booking the craft classes in advance is essential at this very creative festival. You can turn your hand to anything from crochet to book sculpture.
Ripley Parish Day
Ripley Parish Day was a new event for us. There was some great music and lots of people with picnics. Next year, the organizers are planning to include some vintage cars. Watch this space!
Ripley Farmers Market
We have been missing the very lovely Ripley Farmers Market but were so happy to have been back again on the 9th of August. At one point, I looked out at the tables and realized that every single customer was a regular. Thank you so much for sticking with us! Have a look at our Instagram page for updates on our cakes and bakes, including some unusual scone flavors.
A Visit from the EHO
A few weeks ago, I also had my timely visit from the EHO. I do find these visits stressful, but this one was surprisingly helpful, and we maintained our 5-star rating, so all is good.
Time for Fruit Foraging
As we get into late summer, it’s time for fruit foraging. We have pears, apples, and plums in our garden. We know it’s safe to use them for our jams as we don’t use any pesticides. Instead, we clean the fruit with a mixture of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda. That said, I’m not against foraging out in nature. We’ve found lots of plums and blackberries and can’t wait for the elderberries to be ready.
Delicious Pie Recipes
My latest recipes are pie-shaped. I absolutely love mixing apples and plums in pies. The sweetness of the plum is a fabulous partner to the apple's tartness. As the month goes on, I will be making predominantly apple pies with brown sugar and lovely autumn spices. I give them an extra marvelous twist with pastry flowers. I might even experiment more and pair the apple pies with a homemade caramel sauce. You may not realize, but all my bakes are available to purchase at any time by using the contact page on my website.
Vintage Crockery Hire
Just a heads up! Look out for some deals on our crockery hire as we head into autumn. We can loan our vintage cups, saucers, plates, and cake stands for any number of guests, up to 100. Details can be found on our ‘hire vintage crockery’ page. Autumn is the perfect time for a cozy afternoon tea or cream tea while there is still some sun and warm weather through September and October. You could make catching up with friends or family a special event, and you don’t even have to wash up!
Upcoming Events
Coming up over the next few weeks is the Military Heritage event at Hogmoor Inclosure on Sunday, and then the steampunk and vintage Floral Fringe Fair at the end of the month. We are taking bookings for afternoon tea at the Floral Fringe Fair, but you can turn up unannounced for cream tea and cake. All details can be found on our events page.
If you’ve made it this far, send me a message using the contact link, and I’ll give you a code for 10% off vintage crockery through September and October. Hope to see you soon, tea lovers. ❤️
Conclusion
Afternoon Tea Week is a wonderful time to indulge in delicious treats and connect with the community. Whether you are enjoying a classic cream tea or exploring new flavors, there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for next year’s events and take advantage of our vintage crockery hire. Join us in celebrating this delightful tradition!
