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My family absolutely loved the fruit cake. I have enjoyed homemade Christmas cakes all my life and this was as good if not better. We will be back! Many thanks Meg Rivers.
I organised boxes of brownies as a thank you for my team after successful delivery of a huge project. Jessica couldn't have been more helpful, allowing me to upload the info in a spreadsheet rather t... See more
Beautiful presented, the biscuits are fresh, tasty and so delicious they melt in your mouth the best!!. They make a wonderful gift and are something special. Alice kept me updated on my delivery. She... See more
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Handmade cakes delivered as a gift or for you from our bakery in the Cotswolds. Every cake is finished and decorated by hand. All cake, traybakes and biscuit orders can be delivered next-day with your own personal message from our bakery in the Cotswolds. Cakes by Post Anywhere in the UK Founded in 1989 by keen baker Meg Rivers, we’ve built up a trusted and reliable reputation for outstanding bakes that arrive in tip-top condition every time. Whether you’re looking for a party centrepiece or a special gift for a loved one, Meg Rivers Bakers of Happiness offers hand-baked cakes across the UK. Sadly, Meg passed away in 2001, but her legacy and passion for quality cakes live on, and we continue to deliver cakes to thrilled recipients around the country. All of our delicious recipes are based on Meg’s own catalogue, and we pride ourselves on fantastic customer service — something Meg really valued. Our cakes are perfect as a thoughtful present for a loved one, whether it’s for a birthday, to say congratulations, or to help them through a stressful exam time! And with our next day cake delivery service, you can send a sumptuous gift anywhere in the UK quickly and easily - hand baked by our skilled crafts people.
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Blackwell Business Park Blackwell, Warwickshire, CV36 4PE, Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom
- 01608682858
- sales@megrivers.co.uk
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Items arrived quickly and well…
Items arrived quickly and well packaged. A very tasty treat.
Stunning cakes. My 3rd order. I'll be back...
Fab cherry cake but ginger is my fav. Lemon was a great texture but could perhaps have been more "lemony".
Everything was very a wonderful experience
Everything was very smooth from ordering to delivery,very well packed and arrived on time.
Cakes very nice
Cakes very nice. Having asked for the first on Feb 1st, I expected that would be February's, but another arrived a week or so later.
Fruit cake bought as a present but very…
Fruit cake bought as a present but very disappointed box arrived damaged. I’m sure the cake will be delicious though!

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Delicious and very pretty heart cakes
Delicious and very pretty heart cakes, moist and yummy! As always, delivered exactly as expected.
The gift of a shortbread selection was…
The gift of a shortbread selection was promptly delivered and joyfully received by a great friend. She is very ill and very hospitable so the gift will help her husband & her to entertain friends who visit!
Taste amazing and delivery fantastic.
The perfect gift
Sent to a friend on her birthday. She was delighted and said it was possibly the best cake she’d ever had!
Coffee and walnut cake surprise!
I ordered coffee and walnut cake as an extra birthday gift. The recipient was absolutely delighted with the cake! He said it was very tasty and unfortunately had to share!!!
It arrived on the date specified, well packaged.
Quick delivery
Quick delivery. Sent to my dad for his birthday who was very pleased with them.
Very delicious home made cakes to a…
Very delicious home made cakes to a very high standard.
Truly the worst customer service
Truly the worst customer service. Ordered the starving student bundle. My daughter didn’t receive the parcel. And once left at a neighbouring property 48 hours late and no notification from APC the reply from Meg was
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APC could not offer an explanation as to why the parcel was not delivered, but we hope the recipient is enjoying”.
Well I’m sure they are. If you’re not in the habit of feeding the neighbourhood don’t bother. A chance of a refund, you may as well sing for it if you have the time for the endless emails.

Reply from Meg Rivers Bakers of Happiness
Expensive but worth every single penny…
Expensive but worth every single penny because the 4 inch christmas cake is a taste sensation. Everything about it was delicious and it surpassed all my expectations. The cake itself was moist and almost melted on the tongue. The marzipan is the best marzipan I have had in years and the soft icing on the top was heaven. I finished it in 2 days and could easily have eaten the whole thing in one sitting!! Lol! I am glad I bought it when it was on offer as I got 2 for the price of 1 however, I will still happily pay full price next christmas because I know that it is exceptional quality and I will not be disappointed. I would buy the cake tin to go with it the next time though for practical purposes as I had to search for a tin to keep it in. If you are hesitating for any reason then I hope my review will persuade you to make the purchase because you won't regret it!
Quality baking
Quality baking with a superbly presented product and quick efficient delivery. The giftees thought it was delicious.
Great ginger cake and lovely gift tin
Great ginger cake and lovely gift tin. My husband was really pleased. I can't actually eat cake due to my allergies so I can't comment personally but if it passed my husband's "taste test" then it's a winner!
All round 👍
Arrived when expected,beautifully packed,delicious ginger cake. The fruit cake is yet to be tasted. Look forward to tasting it!
Delicious
Bought as a gift but have been told they were delicious. Easy to order and great communication re delivery. They were safely received on specified date.
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