Top Christmas Essentials For The Festive Season

by The AfternoonTea.co.uk Team

At AfternoonTea.co.uk, we know that creating the perfect Christmas party can be challenging as the holiday approaches. That’s why we've carefully curated a collection of Christmas essentials to make this season even more memorable for you and your loved ones.

Deck your home with charming, handcrafted ornaments, fill your boots with indulgent Christmas treats, keep count with festive Christmas calendars, and transform your celebration into the ultimate holiday wonderland this festive season.

1. Eleves Workshop Advent Calendar

Bring the feeling of Santa’s workshop into your own home with this charming elf workshop calendar. With 25 handmade elf-iced biscuits, enjoy each day with a delightful treat filled with festive joy and a sprinkle of mischief.

Elves Workshop Advent Calendar
275.00
Light Up Christmas Tree Advent Calendar, Fortnum & Mason
£190.00
Tea Lovers’ Advent Calendar
£35.00

2. Fortnum and Mason Animated Christmas Tree

Animated Christmas Tree Decoration, Fortnum & Mason

This spinning Christmas tree is an ideal holiday showstopper! Decorated with some of Fortnum and Mason's most famous items, such as their St James' Tea Pot, Christmas pudding, and hampers, it creates a stunning centrepiece that will impress your guests. Beyond being just a decoration, it features 8 festive tunes, including Jingle Bells, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Silent Night, Deck the Halls, Joy to the World, The First Noel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, and O Christmas Tree.

Camellia Teapot Christmas Decoration
£25.95
Charcuterie Board Decoration
£30.00
Cheerful Father Christmas Decoration
£25.95

3. The Grand Christmas Tree Cake

Your ultimate Christmas celebration isn't complete without an impressive centrepiece, and this decadent grand Christmas tree cake from Patisserie Valerie delivers. Drawing on intricate and spectacular confectionery craftsmanship honed over years of refinement, this exquisite work of art will make your holiday celebration truly unforgettable. Crafted from layers of rich chocolate sponge, filled with silky pistachio cream and delicate kunafa strands for a uniquely luxurious texture and flavour. Each tier is coated in smooth chocolate cream and elegantly piped with pistachio buttercream to resemble a sculpted Christmas tree.

Chocolate and Orange Fondant Fancies
£26.50
TRoyal Iced Merry Christmas Cake
£36.25
Fondant Fancy Party Cake
£16.50

4. Fondant Fancy Party Cake

Every celebration calls for extra special treats, and Betty's fondant fancies are the epitome of delightful indulgence. Perfectly pairing with festive festivities, each bite offers a luscious all-butter sponge layered with rich vanilla buttercream, tangy raspberry jam, and smooth fondant icing. A charming and delectable addition to Christmas parties and Boxing Day buffets, they're easy to serve with no slicing required. 

Chocolate and Orange Fondant Fancies
£15.00
TRoyal Iced Merry Christmas Cake
£14.00
Fondant Fancy Party Cake
£38.00

5. Fortnum's Cake Stand Christmas Decoration

Christmas decorations are essential for bringing your home to life with festive cheer, and Fortnum and Mason offer a wide range of items that blend joyful holiday spirit with luxurious dining. Their selection of decorative pieces is extensive, with their Christmas-themed cake stand standing out for its detailed craftsmanship that highlights the intricate features of cakes and scones. 

Camellia Teapot Christmas Decoration
£25.95
Charcuterie Board Decoration
£30.00
Cheerful Father Christmas Decoration
£25.95

 

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