What is Meg Rivers Artisan Bakery?
Cakes by post, delivered as a gift or just for you. Meg Rivers Artisan Bakery has been hand baking and sending cakes across the UK since 1989. Founded by the passionate baker Meg Rivers, this family-run bakery has built a trusted reputation for delivering outstanding bakes that arrive in tip-top condition every single time. Though Meg sadly passed away in 2001, her legacy and love for quality cakes live on. The bakery continues to delight cake lovers nationwide with recipes straight from Meg’s own catalogue, all backed by fantastic customer service — something Meg truly valued.
Main Benefits of Ordering Cakes by Post
Why choose Meg Rivers for your cake delivery? Here’s the scoop:
- Next day cake delivery service available anywhere in the UK
- Hand baked cakes crafted by skilled artisans
- Perfect for birthdays, congratulations, exams, or just because
- Wide variety of flavours from classic favourites to limited-edition treats
- Secure packaging ensures cakes arrive fresh and intact
- Option to add personal gift messages and gift tins
- Family-led, female-led bakery based in the heart of the Cotswolds
- B-Corporation Certified with a strong commitment to sustainability (B Corp score: 82.8)
Delicious Variety to Suit Every Taste
Whether you’re after a traditional iced cake, scrummy traybakes, or buttery shortbread biscuits, Meg Rivers has got you covered. Their collection includes everything from all-time classics to more unusual, limited-edition options. Plus, there are generous gift hampers packed with goodies for every occasion — seasonal specials for Christmas, welcoming a new baby, or just spreading some joy. And for those who want to keep the sweetness coming, the Cake subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s like sending happiness in a box, month after month.
How the Cake Delivery Works
Ordering a cake by post couldn’t be easier. Simply browse the full collection of hand baked treats — from decadent chocolate cake to all butter shortbread, all baked in small batches. Then, select your delivery date, whether it’s next day or planned ahead. Add a personal gift message, maybe throw in a gift tin, and voilà! Your cake will be dispatched promptly in secure packaging, arriving fresh and ready to impress. It’s the perfect way to show someone you’re thinking of them, even if you can’t be there in person.
The Hope & Joy Collection: More Than Just Cakes
At the heart of the Hope & Joy collection are two simple principles: to give JOY by delivering delicious cakes and carefully curated gifts for your enjoyment, and to give HOPE by making a donation to a cancer charity with every gift purchase. It’s a beautiful way to celebrate life’s moments while supporting a meaningful cause. This collection truly embodies the spirit of giving — spreading happiness and hope, one cake at a time.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being — promoting joy and comfort through quality food
- SDG 5: Gender Equality — proudly female-led business
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth — supporting local artisans and small batch baking
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — B-Corporation Certified with sustainable practices
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals — collaborating with cancer charities through the Hope & Joy collection
Meg Rivers Artisan Bakery: A Family Legacy in the Cotswolds
Based in the picturesque Cotswolds, Meg Rivers Artisan Bakery is more than just a cake company — it’s a family legacy. Since 1989, this female-led bakery has been crafting traditional baked goods with love and care, selling cakes online and sending gifts by post all over the UK. Their commitment to quality, sustainability, and community shines through every bite. So, whether it’s a Christmas cake, wedding cake, or a simple treat to brighten someone’s day, Meg Rivers continues to bake happiness into every order.
