Afternoon tea checklist: How to set up the ultimate Platinum Jubilee celebration

AFTERNOON TEA is a staple of British menus, particularly when it comes to milestone events. Here's how you can create your very own version, and help celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Mary Berry’s easy and ‘irresistible’ cupcakes which have a ‘little surprise inside’

LOOKING for an easy cupcake recipe? Mary Berry has two easy ‘all-in-one' sponge cake recipes for butterfly cakes and lemon meringue cupcakes.

Make traditional Cornish clotted cream with just 2 ingredients - 'silky with golden crust'

CLOTTED CREAM is the perfect accompaniment to many cakes, especially scones, and it's easier than it sounds to make.

Kate Middleton's old school lunches included red Thai curry and turkey schnitzel - menu

KATE MIDDLETON attended a posh school in Wiltshire along with other royals such as Princess Eugenie, and celebrities like Jack Whitehall. What was her school menu like?

Sunshine Cake: How to make Mary Berry's delightful dessert this weekend - it's a 'joy'

SUNSHINE CAKE is the ideal concoction for the Jubilee weekend. This easy but delicious Mary Berry recipe will be sure to delight tastebuds.

Switching to plant-based cheese can reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent, study finds

Switching to plant-based cheese can reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent compared to the dairy version, a study has found. A life cycle evaluation used to determine environmental impacts, including indicators for climate impact and land use, has revealed that cheese is a major cause of carbon emissions.

Jamie Oliver's quick and 'easy' lamb kofta with just five ingredients - 'family favourite'

THE JUBILEE WEEKEND is fast approaching and bank holidayers across the country are prepping their party food. Try Jamie Oliver's Lamb kofta flatbreads - it takes less than 15 minutes.

Mary Berry's mini three-way biscuits she makes with her grandchildren - recipe

MARY BERRY'S mini three-way biscuits are a real crowd pleaser. Here's how to make the sweet treat this superstar chef bakes with her grandchildren.

Price of cheapest supermarket pasta risen by 50 percent in a year

FOOD prices have risen over the past couple of years, but pasta is one staple which has seen a sharp price increase.

Where to buy the cheapest Negroni for Jubilee weekend

NEGRONI is a classic, timeless cocktail that's the perfect beverage to enjoy this upcoming Jubilee bank holiday with friends. Toast to the Queen's 70 year reign and find the cheapest deals on the drink here.

How to do dessert the Kate Middleton way - plus a special Buckingham Palace ingredient

KATE MIDDLETON is known for her love of sports, nutritious foods and slender frame, but what does the Duchess go for when she really fancies a treat?

Sophie Wessex's 'favourite' gin is 'quintessentially English' - 'modern take on a classic'

SOPHIE, COUNTESS OF WESSEX'S favourite gin is reportedly Silent Pool, and the founder of the gin distillery spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to explain why.

Mary Berry shares her ‘simple’ hack to make a quick Victoria Sponge 'Golden and light!'

VICTORIA SPONGE cakes are a British classic and who better to teach you how to make it than Mary Berry.

Co-op recalls two popular salad products due to health fears - 'do not eat'

THE CO-OP is the latest supermarket to recall food products due to a health and safety issue, warning customers against eating the items.

Best way to store strawberries - clever trick to make strawberries 'last for days'

STRAWBERRIES are a British summer staple, perfect in desserts, as a snack or covered with cream. However, with most fruits once picked strawberries have a limited shelf life. Here's one clever trick to make your strawberries last longer.

Queen doesn't eat traditional scones - afternoon tea classic made with unusual flavours

THE QUEEN will have eaten a scone or two in her life, but it might be surprising to know the chefs at Buckingham Palace top the scones off with a variety of homemade jams, none of which are strawberry.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Queen's favourite Dubonnet wine on sale for under £10 ahead of Jubilee

THE QUEEN is celebrating her 70 years of service with the Platinum Jubilee happening soon. Ahead of the royal event, shoppers can now make her favourite drink with this bargain offer on its key ingredient.

Expert on do's & don'ts of hosting 'authentically British' Jubilee party - 'number 1 rule'

THE PLATINUM JUBILEE weekend is fast approaching and Britons will be making the most of the four-day Bank Holiday to gather and celebrate the Queen's seven decades on the throne. For those holding an afternoon tea party in their garden or on the street, Express.co.uk has spoken to a leading etiquette expert who can offer his top tips on what to serve and how to decorate.

Jamie Oliver's 'mega' mozzarella-stuffed burgers & 'incredible' onion chutney - 'so good'

COOKING up a storm for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this weekend? Try Jamie Oliver's mega mozzarella-stuffed burgers.

How to make the 'perfect' Aperol Spritz for the Jubilee weekend in 'just 3 minutes'

APEROL SPRITZ is a popular summer drink often served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. The delicious and refreshing cocktail consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water.

Mary Berry shares 'quick and easy' banana bread - 'well-risen and moist'

THE QUEEN's Platinum Jubilee is almost upon us and families across Britain will be making the most of the four-day Bank Holiday weekend to gather together and celebrate. So, what better time to bake some cakes?

Four ways to store avocados to 'keep them fresh for longer' - lasts 'up to three months'

NAVIGATING the tricky world of ripe and rotten avocados can be a minefield. One woman shared her tips for storing this fruit so it never goes to waste again.

How to store food so it's 'fresh for much longer' - 'lasts up to six months'

THROWING away food before we need to is something we should all be doing to save money. Here are six storage hacks you may not have heard of.

Unusual herb inside the royal cucumber sandwiches enjoyed by the Queen for afternoon tea

FOR ROYAL afternoon tea, a selection of sandwiches is served, but inside the cucumber sandwich is an unusual ingredient.

How to make scones: Royal chefs share traditional fruit scone recipe enjoyed by Queen

FRUIT SCONES are quintessentially British, but how does the royal chef's make them for the Queen?

Jamie Oliver shares 'super easy' Spanish sangria recipe - perfect for the Jubilee weekend

SANGRIA is a delicious alcoholic beverage made with red wine, water, herbs, spices, and fruit, and it is perfect for the warm weather and for celebrating the Platinum Jubilee weekend. How can you easily make the most authentic Spanish sangria?

Perfect cup of tea 'to catch HM's eye' during Jubilee - plus shortbread with 4 ingredients

THE QUEEN is well known to love a cup of tea and to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, PG tips have released a special box of teabags with a royal twist.

Britain's favourite cakes revealed - with cheesecake topping the list

Britain's favourite cake has been revealed - as the humble cheesecake. A study of 2,000 Brits also saw lemon drizzle, carrot, and chocolate fudge cake fall within the top 40 most popular cakes.

Where to buy cheapest Aperol Spritz deals in UK for Jubilee weekend

APEROL SPRITZ is one of the most popular summer cocktails and the perfect drink to toast the Jubilee with. Perfect with bubbly, make the delicious drink and find the cheapest deals on Aperol here.

Queen's former butler reveals monarch's favourite tea and the 'proper' way of brewing it

BRITISH etiquette expert and former butler to the Queen Grant Harrold has revealed the Queen's favourite tea and how she likes to drink it.

Sainsbury’s and Waitrose recall pizzas due to allergy fears - ‘do not eat them’

FOOD products sold in major supermarkets are being recalled due to allergy fears.

'It's insane!' KFC worker shares how they actually make the 'perfect' fried chicken

KFC is one of Britain's favourite fast-food restaurants, but how do they make their crispy and delicious chicken?

Marks & Spencer is selling delicious Jubilee party food from £12.50 - but order quick

MARKS AND SPENCER has launched the perfect selection of party food for the Queen's Jubilee. With sandwiches, cakes and more, you'll need to be quick to order as food is already selling out.

Coronation chicken still served at Palace but Queen doesn’t have key ingredient 'No way!'

ANGELA WOOD, the original inventor of coronation chicken appeared on This Morning today with renowned chef Phil Vickery to make the royal recipe.

Where to buy the cheapest Pimm’s in the UK ahead of Jubilee - under £10

PIMM'S is the perfect summery drink to enjoy during the Jubilee bank holiday. Citrusy and zesty, find out where to get the cheapest deals on Pimm's here.

Food recall: Tesco issues urgent recall for popular pastry product - may contain nuts

TESCO has issued a recall for a frozen pastry product after a packaging error has been discovered.

Over 60s can get 10% off food shop at Iceland tomorrow - new weekly scheme explained

ICELAND is offering customers aged over 60 a 10 percent discount from tomorrow May 24, 2022. How does the scheme work?

UK cities where Brits take shortest lunch at just 22 minutes are unveiled

WORKERS in Newcastle and Manchester take the shortest lunch breaks, new research shows.

Former McDonald's worker shares the secrets of the fast food giant

A FORMER McDonald's employee has let slip on some of the chain's biggest secrets.

'Saves you so much time' Easy hack for the 'perfect grated parmesan cheese'

CHEESE is an incredibly popular component when it comes to cooking, but is there a way to make cutting and storing it easier? A TikTok video shared an innovative way to do it.

Secrets of Burger King: How it makes the Whopper look bigger - ‘cheekiness’

CHANNEL 5 went behind the counter in Burger King restaurants around the country to find the secrets of the popular fast food chain. How do they really do it?

Snack found in farm shops and delis recalled due to undeclared ingredient - 'do not eat'

Food recall: Snack found in fine food stores, farm shops and delis has undeclared ingredient

Top dinner party faux pas include smoking or vaping indoors or using phone at the table

The ultimate dinner party faux pas include using a mobile at the table, discussing your sex life, and vaping. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed the top 40 things you shouldn't do at a social dinner - with vaping or smoking indoors coming top.

Nando's worker shares the phrase they use to make you buy more - 'Many people say yes'

NANDO'S is a very popular fast-food chain in the UK that specialises in Portuguese cuisine. A former worker shared with Express.co.uk the method they use to encourage customers to spend more.

DEAL OF THE DAY: Amazon slashes 33 percent off gin and wine ahead of heatwave

SUMMER is arriving and with the heatwave set to happen in the UK soon, Amazon is running a big sale on gin and wine online. Ideal for outdoor parties and garden gatherings, shop massive discounts on fruity gins and more now.

What the royals eat for breakfast - including Prince Charles's bizarre 'breakfast box'

THE ROYAL Family have access to some of the finest food in the world prepared by esteemed chefs. Here is everything the Royal Family are known to eat to break their fast - including Prince Charles' unusual 'breakfast box'.

Fridge vs cupboard: Relative of Mr Cadbury settles age-old chocolate debate

CUPBOARD or fridge. The best place to store chocolate is an age-old question. Two chocolate experts - including a relative of Mr Cadbury himself - shed some light on the foodie dilemma.

Tesco makes major change on offers available in store affecting hundreds of products

TESCO announces they are to go ahead with banning multi-buy offers across hundreds of products in its stores.

Iceland announces 10 percent discount off weekly food shops - are you eligible?

ICELAND is the first supermarket to announce a special discount for customers aged 60 or above.

Lidl recalls two popular meat products due to allergy fears - ‘do not eat them’

LIDL in Northern Ireland has issued a brand-new food recall amid allergy and health fears. A product is being withdrawn from shelves due to an undeclared ingredient.