For a Mother’s Day treat this year, treat your mum to a Snowdonia Cheese-inspired afternoon tea grazing board – an elegantly arranged selection of award-winning cheeses, indulgent chocolates, fresh fruit and, of course, classic cream scones with the finest strawberry jam. Our much-loved Sweet & Savoury Afternoon Tea Hamper is a great place to start. More than just a gift, it’s a memorable experience to be shared – and it can be delivered to her door in time for 30th March.
What to include
Two expertly crafted cheeses
The stars of this afternoon tea are two exceptional cheeses by Snowdonia Cheese Co: Black Bomber, our creamy extra mature Cheddar with intense, deeply savoury flavour notes; and Bouncing Berry, a deliciously sweet and fruity Cheddar bursting with real cranberries. Cut the cheeses into a variety of wedges, crumbles and slices to add a dash of visual flair to the board.
Crunchy crackers and fruity chutney
Delicious cheeses deserve equally delicious accompaniments. The malty, savoury flavours of our Wholemeal & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crackers complement the bold and complex character of our Black Bomber and the delightful sweetness of Bouncing Berry. Meanwhile, our luxurious Fig & Apple Chutney – marrying the velvety richness of figs with silky chunks of Bramley apple – is a versatile match for both.
Scones: the afternoon tea essential
No afternoon tea is complete without freshly baked scones served warm from the oven with an aromatic strawberry preserve – and, naturally, a dollop or two of clotted cream.
Nuts and fresh fruit for colour, crunch and sweetness
Adding an array of fresh fruit and berries not only brings natural sweetness and vibrancy to your board, but it balances out the creamy richness of the Cheddars. We love raspberries, strawberries and grapes, which can be arranged in little clusters. A handful of nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, add crunch and a savoury depth.
Bite-sized Belgian chocolates
For a dash of decadence – it is Mother’s Day, after all – add a selection of luxurious Belgian chocolates, such as Belgid’Or Belgian Cocoa-Dusted Salted Caramel Truffles, which are dusted in cocoa and filled with hidden salted caramel nibbles.
A soothing cup of tea
Pouring Mum a brew, such as the organic Joe’s Tea Co Ever-So-English Breakfast Tea, is a fitting way to tie the feast together.
How to assemble your Snowdonia afternoon tea grazing board
- Start with the cheeses, arranging them in different shapes.
- Place the crackers and chutney near the cheeses for easy pairing.
- Position the scones, jam and clotted cream in the centre of the board.
- Scatter the nuts, fresh fruit and berries around the board for colour and texture.
- Finish the board with a ramekin of Belgian chocolates.
- Serve your feast with a pot of English breakfast tea to complete the experience.
For more Mother’s Day gift ideas, visit our online shop. You can find our Sweet & Savoury Afternoon Tea Hamper here.
