But that doesn’t mean you can’t treat your mam. We’ve rounded up some of the businesses doing Mother’s Day afternoon teas for delivery or collection.
1. Humbles, North Terrace, Seaham
Humbles will be doing Afternoon Teas for takeout on March 13 & 14 with four options available which are available for either one or two. They are cream tea, priced £22.95 for two, high tea priced £29.95 for two, mini tea priced £12.95 for two and seaside tea for two at £25.95. Afternoon tea is available for collection only and allocated slots will be given. Order through inbox on their Facebook page with your choices from the menu and a contact number. Sunday lunches will also be available. Photo: JPI Media
2. Let There Be Crumbs, Roker Hotel
Let There Be Crumbs is offering afternoon tea for two for collection on Mother's Day from 11am to 4pm or for delivery from 9am to 3pm. The price is £20 for two people. Message their facebook page to order or Tel: 0191 567 1786. Photo: JPI Media
3. Vinyl cafe, Washington Village
Due to high demand, Vinyl in Spout Lane is taking preorders for Mother’s Day weekend Afternoon Tea, which is available Thursday-Sunday priced £14.95 per person. Tel: 0191 417 7776 Photo: JPI Media
4. Crumb On In, Holmeside
Afternoon tea deliveries have been popular from Crumb On In throughout Lockdown. They'll be offering them in store when they can reopen due to their success. In the meantime, you can order on 07479 615350. Photo: submitted