Professional Afternoon Tea Stands and Tiered Cake Displays are essential for UK cafés, hotels, and patisseries looking to elevate their dessert presentation. From sleek stainless steel designs to elegant ceramic options, these multi-tier displays create an instant visual impact that transforms ordinary cakes and pastries into an irresistible experience. With varying heights and capacities suited for everything from delicate macarons to hearty scones, they're the perfect partner for teapots and coffee machines in a complete afternoon tea service. After 50 years in the catering industry, we've seen how the right cake display can boost sales by making sweet treats simply impossible to resist!
In Stock
95H x 300W x 300D mm
APS
Dishwasher safe
Acrylic
In Stock
345H x 0W mm
Olympia
Slate is quick and easy to clean
Slate
In Stock
170H x 0W mm
Fiesta
Offers 360° viewing angle with the smoking gun (Sold seperately - GJ486)
Glass
In Stock
95H x 0W mm
Olympia
Large design makes the base ideal for serving anything from large, homemade cakes to fresh batches of scones
Glass
In Stock
200H x 0W x 99D mm
Olympia
Large design makes the dome ideal for serving anything from large, homemade cakes to batches of fresh scones
Glass
out of stock
390H x 0W mm
Utopia
From specialist tableware brand Utopia
Stainless Steel
In Stock
305mm
Fiesta
Helps to highlight your sweet treats at your point of sale
Porcelain
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0.83
Utopia
From specialist tableware brand Utopia
Stainless Steel
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430H x 0W mm
Utopia
From specialist tableware brand Utopia
Stainless Steel
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90H x 330W x 330D mm
Fiesta
Dishwasher-safe to save time and effort when it comes to cleaning
Porcelain
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Plate diameters: 152mm, 229mm and 270mm
Olympia
Plates are dishwasher safe for an easy clean
Porcelain
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340(H) x 160/220/280mm
Fiesta
Easy to clean
Toughened Glass
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460H x 0W mm
Utopia
Stainless steel is highly durable and won't flex under load
Stainless Steel
In Stock
70H x 0W mm
APS
Stand height 90mm
Stainless Steel
out of stock
Box of 2
Churchill Alchemy
Fine China
out of stock
0H x 300W x 145D mm
Churchill Alchemy
Size (mm): 220(H)x 300(W)x 145(D). Plates (mm): 170(W)x 100(D), 300(W)x 145(D)
Fine China
out of stock
330H x 0W mm
Churchill Alchemy
Fine China
out of stock
0H x 560W x 153D mm
Churchill Alchemy
Size (mm): 220(H)x 560(W)x 153(D). Plates (mm): 300(W)x 140(D), 560(W)x 153(D).
Fine China
Wonder how these elegant displays make afternoon tea so special? It's all in the clever design. Most feature two to four stackable plates or platforms mounted on a central rod or stand, creating a visual hierarchy that showcases your finest patisserie. The vertical arrangement maximizes counter space while displaying more items—brilliant for cramped cafés! Materials range from fine porcelain to hardwearing stainless steel, with some featuring removable tiers for flexible service. The elevated presentation creates a sense of occasion, encouraging customers to indulge in your full afternoon tea experience rather than just grabbing a single slice.
Trusted Insights from Emily Hart
Hospitality Tableware Consultant
8 years experience
To make the most of your tiered displays, place heavier items like scones and sandwiches on the bottom tier, with lighter pastries and delicate cakes on upper levels. Use doilies or decorative paper to add style and protect surfaces, especially with slate stands. Always have display tongs available for a hygienic, premium service, and consider rotating your display throughout the day to keep everything looking fresh. For buffets, create several smaller displays rather than one giant tower for easier customer access.
Having supplied the finest hotels and cafés for five decades, we've seen afternoon tea evolve dramatically. 'The right tiered stand creates theatre,' explains Emma, our hospitality specialist. 'It's not just about displaying cakes—it's about creating an experience that justifies a premium price point and keeps customers returning.'
The Lavender Tearooms in the Cotswolds demonstrates the power of the right display equipment. After struggling with flat plate presentations that didn't showcase their artisan baking, they invested in our premium tiered stands, matching them with quality teapots and cake forks. 'The difference was immediate,' says owner Claire. 'Our afternoon tea bookings doubled in three months, and customers constantly photograph their experience for social media—it's free marketing we never had before!'
Not sure where to start? Whether you're running a bustling café, opening a pizzeria, or managing a school canteen, we've made it easy to shop by business type. Explore handpicked equipment bundles and essentials tailored to your industry—saving you time and making sure you get exactly what you need.
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'These displays transformed our afternoon tea service—guests love the presentation!'
'Sturdy enough for daily use but elegant enough for our luxury brand image.'
Transform your afternoon tea or patisserie service with our premium selection of commercial cake displays. With options to match any décor and service style, you're just clicks away from creating Instagram-worthy presentations that will delight your customers and boost your sales!
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