Falkirk firms offer Mother’s Day special deals

Local businesses have a range of offers to help you celebrate Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is on March 14, and despite many town centre businesses being closed, the hospitality trade has diversified its offering to ensure the day can be celebrated in an extra special way at home.

Elaine Grant from Falkirk Delivers, which manages the local Business Improvement District (BID), says the versatility and creativity shown by local business owners to keep offering services for their customers has been impressive.

“With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s fantastic to note the town centre businesses, currently forced to close, that have diversified their services to provide something for local customers.

“There are lots of local hospitality businesses ready and waiting for a return to normality and many local business owners have been extremely creative in what they’re now offering.

“We might not be able to spend time together on special occasions, but you can still send the perfect treat to your mum to enjoy this Mother’s Day.”

The Wine Library: Falkirk’s first delightful, dedicated, wine bar is offering a real treat at home this Mother’s Day. The family-run business is marking the celebration by offering a light main meal, four desserts, and a 200ml bottle of Rose Spumante for £27.50 per person. The ‘Pudding Club’ is currently available to order from The Wine Library Scotland.

The Corner Café: The ever-popular Corner Café received so many messages regarding Afternoon Tea that business owner, Andrew, decided to put together a package especially for the full Mother’s Day weekend. They are in the process of finalising the box, however, it is currently available to pre-order. The Afternoon Tea box is £22.50 for two people and can either be collected or delivered (£2.50 additional). Message their FB page for yours: The Corner Cafe.

The Fork and Mustard: Lou at the Fork and Mustard was keen to plan and test bake several yummy treats for a Mother's Day afternoon tea box. These include homemade meringues, Viennese whirls, mini chocolate ganache pie, chocolate covered strawberries, red velvet brownies and Lou’s special cupcakes! They sold out within 24 hours; however, they are still offering cupcakes and cakes to be ordered separately. Message their FB page for more information: The Fork and Mustard.

The Jolly: John, at The Jolly Falkirk, is offering a delicious Afternoon Tea For One at £12.00 and Two for £22.00. A great place to grab a cocktail, they are also offering a Gin Fizz beverage for an additional £6.00 per person. With great food and a fantastic additional takeaway menu, you can order to book your Teas here: The Jolly Falkirk.

The Wooer: Falkirk’s first 100% plant-based cafe is currently taking pre-orders for a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea. Overwhelmed by the response to their Valentine’s afternoon tea Gabriele, and his team, have now decided to offer one for Mother’s Day given current restrictions. Orders can be made online at The Wooer where you can also find a wide selection of tasty cakes.

Tea Jenny’s: This wonderful café in Kings Court, run by Jenni and her team, is offering an alternative to an afternoon tea with their Mother’s Day grazing box. At £18.00 per person this includes various meats; cheeses and homemade chutney; dried and fresh fruit; hummus; crackers and crisp breads; homemade scones with jam and cream and a selection of homemade biscuits and cakes! Available from March 1 onwards you can message their FB page to book: Tea Jenny’s.

Finnegans: Central Region Café of the Year 2019, Finnegans, regularly sell out of their lockdown treats within 24 hours. They are currently sold out for Mother’s Day weekend however their premier ‘Afternoon Teas’ are still available for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a lockdown treat. Made fresh to order, business owner, Giles, ensures Finnegans Afternoon Teas are presented and delivered on Traditional Tiered Afternoon Tea Stands with a variety of fresh cut sandwiches, fresh cream meringues and éclairs, scones, empires, iced fondants and cupcakes. For further information/to book, visit their FB page: Finnegans.

Elaine added: “It’s been a tough year for us all, and we’d like to say thank you to every person in Falkirk and the surrounding towns for continuing to support our businesses and shop local.”