There’s nothing quite as quintessentially British as Afternoon Tea – a tradition that combines tasty food, a good cuppa and often a well-deserved catch up with family and friends. 11th to 17th August is National Afternoon Tea Week and the perfect excuse for you to indulge. Here at Becketts Farm, we have everything you need to celebrate in style!

The Perfect Feast at Home

If you love the idea of a homemade spread, our Farm Shop is brimming with delicious essentials to make your Afternoon Tea extra special.

Homemade Scones

No afternoon tea is complete without a scone (jam first or cream first – we won’t judge!). Our on-site Bakery’s handmade scones are freshly baked and are available as plain or fruit versions. Simply add lashing of clotted cream and your favourite preserve.

Jams and Condiments

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking out jams and condiments, but we all know they’re an essential for afternoon tea! Mrs Darlington’s indulgent strawberry jam follows a traditional recipe and uses only the juiciest strawberries!

You’ll also find a fantastic range of favourite preserves and condiments to make some great tasting sandwiches!

Pick up a jar of Tracklements’ Spiced Honey Mustard to pair with Becketts’ Deli ham or try The Garlic Farm’s Coronation Sauce stirred through cooked chicken for a fuss-free coronation chicken filling.

Freshly Baked Bread

For those all-important finger sandwiches, look no further than our bread loaves, baked fresh each morning on-site. Our granary loaf is a popular choice. It’s soft, flavoursome and makes the ideal base for traditional fillings such as cucumber, egg and cress or ham and mustard.

Cakes and Traybakes

There’s a great selection of tempting cakes and traybakes at our Bakery counter. There are sharing size farmhouse cakes as well as a range of fresh cream cakes and individual cake slices so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone to enjoy.

If you prefer to make your own, why not try our recipe for this moreish lemon Victoria sponge cake?

Bottoms up!

When it’s time to fill the teapots, these afternoon tea blend teabags by Cartright & Butler make a great choice. They’re a well-bodied blend that pairs wonderfully with biscuits and cakes.

For a little sparkle, pick up a bottle of English sparking wine from our Farm Shop. Buzzards’ Valley vineyard is just a half an hour’s drive away and they’ve been perfecting their wines since 2001. The white and blush sparkling wines from this family-run vineyard are refreshing and ideal for if you’re marking a special occasion.

Takeaway Afternoon Tea

Short on time but still fancy joining the fun? Our Takeaway Afternoon Tea from the Restaurant is a firm favourite. Carefully prepared to order and beautifully boxed, it’s perfect for enjoying at home, in the garden or even as a posh picnic in the park!

Each box includes a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade scone with clotted cream and jam and other cakes and traybakes. Simply order ahead (minimum 24 hours’ notice required), collect and enjoy – no washing up required!

Priced at £15 per person. Order online here.

Afternoon Tea in the Restaurant – A Year-Round Treat

For a truly relaxing experience, join us for a traditional afternoon tea served in our Restaurant. If you can’t get to us this week, fear not! Our indulgent Afternoon Tea is served all year round on weekday and Saturday afternoons.

Enjoy a classic three-tiered stand of sweet and savoury delights along with your choice of tea or filter coffee. If you’re celebrating a special occasion (or even just because!), there’s the option to add a glass of fizz each too.

Advance booking is required for all Afternoon Tea bookings.

Click here to book a table.

Served Monday to Saturday, from 2pm. Find out more here.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope it’s filled with good food, good company and of course, a proper cup of tea!