Gluten Free Afternoon Tea Recipes (2024)

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If you're looking for gluten free afternoon tea recipes then you have certainly come to the right place!

Afternoon tea is always a great idea in my mind and I've got plenty of gluten free recipes from scones and cakes to sausage rolls.

So whether you're planning a gluten free cream tea, a picnic spread, or even a Platinum Jubilee tea party, everything you need is right here.

Often afternoon tea recipes are based around gluten-containing treats, but not mine!

All of these afternoon tea recipes are 100% gluten free and coeliac-friendly with some easily adaptable to be dairy free and vegan too.

When preparing an afternoon tea for someone with coeliac disease it's important to ensure there are no cross contamination risks.

Of course, the easiest way to do this is to make everything gluten free, and you could easily do this with all the recipes below.

If this isn't possible, make sure you prepare the gluten free food completely separately and serve it separately too.

It may help to create a gluten free corner, plate or stand so that those options are clearly marked and away from any gluten-containing foods.

If you have any questions please do drop me a comment at the end of the post - and I really hope you enjoy all these gluten free afternoon tea recipes!

Gluten Free Scones

It just wouldn't be an afternoon tea without a fresh batch of warm, gluten free scones.

These are very simple to bake and perfect topped with clotted cream and jam.

Get my gluten free scones recipe here.

Gluten Free Sausage Rolls

A plate of warm gluten free sausage rolls always goes down a treat and nothing beats making them with homemade puff pastry.

It's really not as difficult as you think and it'll certainly impress your guests!

Get my gluten free sausage rolls recipe here.

Gluten Free Battenberg

A slice of gluten free battenberg always looks lovely in an afternoon tea spread, and it's a quintessential British bake.

The pretty yellow and pink sponge is sandwiched in a marzipan blanket and it looks just the part in any tea party.

Get my gluten free battenberg recipe here.

Gluten Free Victoria Sponge

If you're making a gluten free afternoon tea to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee then surely you have to make a Victoria Sponge?

This light and fluffy cake is sandwiched with buttercream and strawberry jam for a lovely slice of happiness and is easy to make dairy free too.

Get my gluten free Victoria sponge recipe here.

Gluten Free Quiche

I have a few gluten free quiche recipes on the blog but this Mexican Quiche always goes down really well.

It's made with a simple pastry and is delicious both hot and cold so you can make it ahead of time if you need to.

Get my gluten free Mexican quiche recipe.

Gluten Free Fairy Cakes

I love making gluten free fairy cakes and these are a great recipe to get kids involved in hosting and enjoying an afternoon tea.

Plus this recipe is easily adaptable to be vegan and dairy free too - and you can decorate them to fit your theme.

Get my gluten free fairy cakes recipe here.

Gluten Free Cheese Scones

If you fancy scones but want a savoury version then you have to give my gluten free cheese scones a go.

Gluten Free Lemon Bars

If you want an easy and zesty crowdpleaser than can be made ahead of time then you'll love these gluten free lemon bars.

They're great to slice up into squares as part of an afternoon tea platter and you can even mix them up with lime or orange if you like.

Get my gluten free lemon bars recipe.

Gluten Free Tea Loaf

Gluten free tea loaf is another afternoon tea classic and my recipe is not only super easy but it's also vegan too.

A slice of this is lovely with butter and a cuppa - and it's even better when made ahead of time so perfect for an organised host!

Get my gluten free tea loaf recipe here.

Gluten Free Cornish Pasties

I love a full-size Cornish pasty but making miniature versions of my gluten free recipe would also be fabulous for an afternoon tea.

They're super easy to make using my gluten free shortcrust pastry and can be served either hot or cold.

Get my gluten free Cornish pasty recipe here.

Gluten Free Brownies

I know I give gluten free brownies a lot of stick but when done right they are an absolute thing of beauty!

These triple chocolate brownies are deliciously fudgy and so good your guests won't even know that they're gluten free.

Get my gluten free triple chocolate brownies recipe here.

Gluten Free Cherry Bakewells

Just how cute do these gluten free cherry Bakewells look when served up as part of an afternoon tea spread?

These mini Bakewell tarts use my simple pastry recipe and a sweet frangipane to make a tasty teatime treat.

Get my gluten free cherry Bakewells recipe here.

Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake

I absolutely adore lemon drizzle cake and this simple bake is one which your afternoon tea guests will absolutely love too.

The zesty lemon sponge is drizzled with a lemon syrup and a lemon icing to make the perfect treat with a cup of tea.

Get my gluten free lemon drizzle cake recipe here.

Gluten Free Viennese Whirls

I do miss being able to raid the biscuit tin and my gluten free Viennese whirls will bring back all that nostalgia.

With a buttercream and jam filling these biscuits make a lovely addition to an afternoon tea spread.

Get my gluten free Viennese Whirls recipe here.

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

You can't go wrong serving up a slice of gluten free carrot cake and this recipe is also dairy free too.

It's perfect for serving the masses and is a recipe which everyone will love - plus it goes down very nicely with a cuppa.

Get my gluten free carrot cake recipe.

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Gluten Free Afternoon Tea Recipes (2024)

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What 4 foods are included in afternoon tea? ›

What Food to Serve for Afternoon Tea. Afternoon tea as we think of it now is usually served on a three tier platter. Many restaurants and hotels will fill the tiers with tarts, finger sandwiches, and small iced cakes. They may even serve soup and salad on the side, along with a scone and cream.

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What tea bags contain gluten? ›

Teas That May Contain Gluten

Matcha tea which is a type of powdered green tea sometimes has wheat added to it. Also, watch out for sprouted seed tea which can be made from sprouts from gluten-containing grains.

What tea brands are gluten-free? ›

If you're particularly sensitive to trace gluten, stick with a certified gluten-free brand, such as Mighty Leaf or the Republic of Tea. You also can consider purchasing a brand such as Numi or Stash that doesn't make anything with gluten ingredients.

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What are three rules for afternoon tea? ›

Of course, never take a drink of your tea without removing the spoon first, and please never, ever sip from the spoon. Take small, quiet sips of your tea. Do not blow on the tea if it is too hot. When you are not drinking tea, place the cup on the saucer.

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What is a typical afternoon tea menu? ›

There aren't any rules when it comes to the food, but a standard afternoon tea menu comprises a tier of sandwiches, a tier of cakes and one of scones or teacakes. But you could also throw in pastries, petit*-fours or biscuits. Don't wear yourself out by taking on too many ambitious bites.

What teas are safe for celiacs? ›

Black and green teas are naturally gluten-free products ⁷. However, as reported in Hidden Sources of Gluten ⁸, tea with additional ingredients such as flavorings has a higher risk of gluten contamination.

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Can celiacs drink tea and coffee? ›

Plain, traditionally brewed coffee is generally considered gluten-free. I am not aware of any tests that indicate that pure coffee contains gluten. However, getting whole beans and grinding them yourself would take a potential element of cross-contact out of the equation.

Is honey gluten-free? ›

Honey is naturally gluten free. It contains no wheat, barley, rye or oats or their by-products.

What coffee is not gluten-free? ›

After roasting and grinding, coffee doesn't contain gluten. Even plain, instant coffee has no gluten in it. Where you need to be careful is buying flavored coffee or coffee creamer, which may contain gluten or are processed in a factory that handles gluten.

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Are all Bigelow teas gluten-free? ›

Gluten-free, calorie-free, & Kosher certified; Bigelow tea delivers on all the health benefits of tea. Try Every Flavor: There's a Bigelow Tea for every mood and any time of day.

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What coffee drink is gluten-free? ›

If you want to play it safe, order a plain drink.

Here are a few options that have a low risk of gluten contamination: Plain coffee. Plain cappuccino. Plain flat white.

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What to feed gluten-free guests? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

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What do most gluten-free people eat? ›

Allowed fresh foods

Fruits and vegetables.
Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
Eggs.
Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
Most low-fat dairy products.

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What to make for a gluten-free friend? ›

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What items are traditionally served for afternoon tea? ›

Afternoon tea comes in three course, the sandwich course, the scones and finally the pastries. Traditional sandwiches would include: cucumber, smoked salmon, coronation chicken, ham and beef. Some venues serve these on different types of breads. These would be followed by the scone course.

What does a traditional afternoon tea consist of? ›

An Afternoon Tea menu should include light cakes, scones and sandwiches. Traditional sandwich fillings are often cucumber, smoked salmon, coronation chicken or egg mayonnaise. But they should always be served with the crusts cut off - Anne, the 7th duch*ess of Bedford, was quite insistent on this point!

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What is the order of food for afternoon tea? ›

Believe it or not, there is a correct order to eat your afternoon tea. There are three courses to a proper afternoon tea. Firstly, you should eat the sandwiches, then the scones, and finally, the cakes. All of which can be enjoyed while drinking your tea.

What do Americans eat for afternoon tea? ›

American Buttermilk Biscuits

Biscuits can be served like scones with butter, jam, marmalade, lemon curd or even honey or molasses. However, they are just as frequently served with savory items such as ham, bacon or gravy. Our Southern American Afternoon Tea menu includes Ham Salad Sandwiches on Buttermilk Biscuits.

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