Bring the tradition of afternoon tea home with handcrafted cakes, buttery shortbread and thoughtful treats, all baked in small batches in The Cotswolds.

Whether you're planning a relaxed afternoon with friends, celebrating a birthday, sending a thoughtful gift or simply treating yourself, our collection is filled with beautifully baked cakes that turn an ordinary afternoon into something special.

Every Meg Rivers cake is made using carefully selected ingredients, traditional recipes and plenty of time, because some things simply shouldn't be rushed.

  • Handmade in the Cotswolds
  • UK Nationwide Delivery
  • Certified B Corp
  • Gift Ready Packaging
Iced Birthday Cake !

Iced Birthday Cake

from £48.00
Tea & Cake !

Tea & Cake

£28.00

Perfect for Every Occasion

Afternoon tea isn't just for special occasions.

Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating a birthday, thanking someone special or simply enjoying a peaceful afternoon in the garden, a handmade cake makes every cup of tea feel a little more memorable.

Handmade in The Cotswolds

Every Meg Rivers cake is baked by hand in our family bakery using carefully chosen ingredients and traditional methods.

Small batches allow us to give every cake the time and attention it deserves, creating generous slices with the flavour and texture homemade baking should have.

Afternoon Tea Gifts They'll Love

Looking for an elegant gift?

Our afternoon tea cakes make thoughtful presents for birthdays, retirement, housewarmings, anniversaries, new homes and simply letting someone know you're thinking of them.

Delivered directly to their door, beautifully packaged and ready to enjoy.

Pair with Your Favourite Brew

A proper afternoon tea deserves a proper cup of tea.

Our Tea & Cake Subscription features delicious cakes and exceptional teas from Brew Tea Co, making it easy to enjoy a quality afternoon tea from the comfort of home.

Afternoon Tea Delivered Across the UK

There's something wonderfully timeless about afternoon tea.

Freshly brewed tea, slices of handmade cake and good company have been bringing people together for generations. Our Afternoon Tea collection makes it easy to recreate that experience wherever you are, with artisan cakes delivered nationwide from our bakery in the heart of The Cotswolds.

Choose from rich fruit cakes, lemon cake, chocolate cake, cherry cake, buttery shortbread and thoughtful gifts that are perfect for birthdays, thank you presents, celebrations or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon at home.

Each bake is made in small batches using traditional recipes, carefully wrapped by hand and delivered throughout the UK.

Whether you're sending an afternoon tea gift or treating yourself, you'll find beautifully baked cakes made to be shared.

Why Choose Meg Rivers?

For over three decades we've been baking handmade cakes using traditional family recipes in our Cotswold bakery. Every order is carefully packed by hand before being delivered across the UK, making it easy to enjoy artisan cakes wherever you are. From birthdays and celebrations to simple afternoons with family, we're proud to help create moments worth sharing.

Nationwide Afternoon Tea Delivery

We carefully pack every cake to arrive safely, so you can enjoy artisan afternoon tea delivered across mainland UK. Many orders are dispatched the same working day when placed before midday, making last-minute gifting beautifully simple.

Handmade Cakes for Afternoon Tea

Whether you're looking for classic fruit cake, rich chocolate cake, zesty lemon cake or buttery shortbread, every bake is made in small batches using traditional methods and quality ingredients. It's afternoon tea, just as it should be.