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Cakey presents for One?

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barnabybar · 27/09/2020 11:31

My elderly mum is clinically vulnerable, undergoing chemotherapy and isolating alone, 350 miles away. I would like to send her a small cake for her birthday. I know she would love a M&S cake, but Ocado don't deliver in her area (North East) so our only option would be a hamper and even the smallest is too big for her to eat alone without a lot of wastage (she can't have visitors). She doesn't need t-bags or coffee in the package as she prefers her usual brand. Alcohol is out. Cake plus flowers would work. Chocolate would work (but separate from the cake, so she could make it last).

Any recommendations?

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MagentaRocks · 27/09/2020 11:34

Message muffins do smaller gifts.

MagentaRocks · 27/09/2020 11:34

www.messagemuffins.com

getitoutofourfridge · 27/09/2020 11:39

You could find a local baker/bakery who might be willing to work with you. I'm a baker and it's something I'd be happy to do.

HoratiotheHorsefly · 27/09/2020 11:40

Have a look at Sponge, they deliver cakes, lots of flavours and they do baby cakes.

honeylulu · 27/09/2020 11:44

Bunches do flowers and add on small gifts including cakes.

Shamoo · 27/09/2020 11:46

I would second Sponge, very good cakes

Shamoo · 27/09/2020 11:48

Also got a fruit cake delivered to my mum for her birthday from Betty’s and that was excellent to. Ok for one. As long as happy to have it over a week, if that makes sense.

TastelessBracelets · 27/09/2020 11:50

www.sponge.co.uk/cake-card

Or a small Waitrose order full of nice bits?

crikeycrumbsblimey · 27/09/2020 11:53

I was going to say sponge and the cake cards - have used them a lot x

omg35 · 27/09/2020 11:54

Sponge cake cards

moose62 · 27/09/2020 12:03

sponge Cake card. I have sent loads...or one of their small baby cakes. Reliable company and very tasty.

LEELULUMPKIN · 27/09/2020 12:07

What about biscuiteers? They do some lovely things, see link.

www.biscuiteers.com/biscuits

Yugi · 27/09/2020 12:07

I get brownies from letterboxbakery.co.uk and they are delicious

tattychicken · 27/09/2020 12:10

M and S do some cake deliveries from their website eg

Cakey presents for One?
Freixene · 27/09/2020 12:12

Whereabouts is she OP? Maybe the magic of Mumsnet could get an M&S cake to her?

tattychicken · 27/09/2020 12:12

This looks nice too but might be too much...

Cakey presents for One?
Forestdweller11 · 27/09/2020 12:24

www.botham.co.uk/bakery/Little-Cakes.html they are based in Whitby and do hampers and cake by post. They are yum.

Forestdweller11 · 27/09/2020 12:25

If it's not clear it's Botham's. www.botham.co.uk/bakery/Little-Cakes.html

Igotthemheavyboobs · 27/09/2020 12:26

You can do a cake in a card!

StinkyTinks · 27/09/2020 12:30

Bettys www.bettys.co.uk/

Ofalltheginjoints · 27/09/2020 12:34

Depending upon where in the NE your mam is I’d really highly recommend either of these companies for great cakes
www.beckleberrys.co.uk/

www.dreamworldcakes.co.uk/

They also do after tea delivered

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barnabybar · 27/09/2020 12:35

@tattychicken

M and S do some cake deliveries from their website eg
Thanks Tatty - I did see that one, but it's a bit too "rainbow" Smile. The Macmillan Afternoon Tea options are the closest match to what I want, but they will create some waste as she won't be able to get through it all and won't like the tea/coffee.
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barnabybar · 27/09/2020 12:35

Some great suggestions here - thanks!

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mogtheexcellent · 27/09/2020 12:43

I always use Betty's of harrogate. Their fondant fancies were a hit with my nan in lockdown.