THE DELICATESSEN

Macaroons

Yes, we’re aware macaroons are French, but when they’re made here they’re naturalised British. Jacky Lesellier, who makes the, is from a family of...

Myers Plum Loaf

This traditional Lincolnshire plum loaf is deliciously light and fruity. Wonderful lightly toasted and spread with farm butter.

Luxury Chocolate Brownies

We made these for the Queen when catering for the Ascot polo tournament in June and she said they were the best brownies she had ever had! Why thank...

Chef's Victoria Sandwich

Chef Lloyd’s homemade take on this classic afternoon tea accompaniment. A rich, moreish sponge slathered with vanilla and brandy buttercream and a...

Macadamia Nut & Fig Cake

This unfeasibly sticky, rich cake is made with ground macadamias, figs and butter, infused with syrup. Resistance is futile.

Mrs Gill's Almond Cake

A sticky cake with a layer of marzipan in the middle. This cake is lovely for afternoon tea, but also makes an excellent dessert when served with a...

Popina Mixed Tin of Sweet Biscuits

We really can’t recommend these highly enough. Popina’s founder, Isidora Popovic, is a true artist.

Teoni’s Cookies

Teoni’s Cookies from Tiverton came to us on the recommendation of baker extraordinaire Mrs Gill, high praise indeed. Her biscuits are crunchy,...

Petits Fours

You're supposed to have these with coffee after a meal but frankly, if you can't resist the odd one with a cup of tea, we wouldn't blame you. A...

Organic Popina Biscuits

Isidora Popovic, founder of London-based Popina, celebrates 'culinary art' in these sensational organic biscuits made from fresh, natural ingredients...

Banana Bread

Our Lloyd, back in his restaurant days, loved making this, mainly because he used to eat most of it. Understandably; it tastes amazing. Well done, Mr...

Lemon & Pistachio Cake

A really moist, fresh cake with a sharp kick of lemon juice to counter the sweetness of the pistachios. Tastes as good as it looks. Grand with a nice...