As lockdown continues, social distancing rules and stay at home guidance are sure to play a huge part in VE Day.
Street parties will have to become front garden or driveway dos, but the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will still be celebrated.
While lockdown continues it is more difficult for everyone to get out to supermarkets and buy party food, especially if they are shielding or self isolating.
So there are a number of businesses in Northampton that are pledging to make the celebrations extra special, by delivering VE Day packages straight to your door.
And what better way to celebrate the anniversary of the end of the war than indulging in the delicious, British classic of afternoon tea?
From finger sandwiches, to homemade scones and mini cakes, here are seven places around Northampton that will deliver afternoon tea to your door on VE Day or the bank holiday weekend.
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5. Wheatsheaf Cakes and Bakes
Based in Weedon, Wheatsheaf Cakes and Bakes is delivering VE Day afternoon teas to anywhere within a 20-mile radius. The meal includes freshly filled sandwiches, quiche, scones with cream and jam and a selection of sweet treats. The afternoon tea is priced at 9.95 per person or 16.95 for two people. Contact Wheatsheaf Cakes and Bakes on Facebook to book a delivery. | ugc
6. Cakes by Tori
This classic afternoon tea is being given a make-over for VE Day and will be decorated in Union Jacks. For 15 per person, the afternoon tea includes, ham and cheese, cheese and pickle, egg mayo and cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches, brownie, lemon drizzle, vanilla cupcake, macaroon and a plain or fruit scone with cream and jam. Delivery is free within five miles of Grange Park and is available at a fee to further distances. Visit the Cakes by Tori website to book. | ugc
7. The Copper Kitchen
This afternoon tea is not available on VE Day, however if you are having extended celebrations throughout the weekend, The Copper Kitchen will deliver on Saturday (May 9). The box for two includes sandwiches, a sausage roll, cheese straws, scones with cream and jam and vanilla cupcakes and is priced at 30. There are also vegetarian options available. Free non-contact deliveries can be made within Hardingstone, Wootton and a six mile radius of NN4 6GB. Deliveries within a two mile radius of Towcester town centre will be charged at 2. Visit the Copper Kitchen website to book an afternoon tea. | ugc