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.
5. Olivia's Coffee House, Village Lane, Washington
OIivia's is taking bookings for Mother’s Day afternoon tea for collection or delivery.The cost is £14.95 per person which includes a selection of finger sandwiches, mini antipasto, cheese scone with butter, slice of quiche, fruit scone with cream and jam, a variety of cakes with happy Mother’s Day cupcake toppers, artificial flower and Ringtons tea sachet.
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6. Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle will be offering grand afternoon teas for drive-thru collection on March 14, priced from £16.95 per person. Order online at https://www.lumleycastle.com/ Photo: JPI Media
7. The Funky IndianWali
For something a bit different, why not try an Indian afternoon tea? Sunderland-based Funky IndianWali are doing afternoon teas priced £15 per person. It includes authentic Indian snacks such as bread pakora, mini veg samosas, spicy masala scones, chole bhutura buns and roasted spiced corn nuts as well as desserts homemade khatai Indian biscuits, masala chai cake and traditional chai tea bag. To order visit https://www.thefunkyindianwali.com/ Photo: submitted