The Orangery Café
Delicious food and drink made with the finest local ingredients
The Orangery Café is your go-to spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy. No booking needed – simply drop in for a delicious treat from our selection of hot and cold drinks, fresh bakes, and a menu packed with customer favourites.
Our café is family-friendly and dog-friendly, making it the perfect place for everyone to unwind.
Make it an Occasion!
Planning something special? Discover The Orangery’s signature experiences – from indulgent Afternoon Teas to comforting Sunday Roasts. All dishes are homemade with care and guaranteed to delight.
Opening Times
Mon-Fri: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Sat-Sun: 9am – 5pm
Make a reservation
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Afternoon Teas - served daily, 12PM - 3PM
Sunday Lunches - served on Sundays, 12PM - 2PM
Due to our room capacities, please note that any bookings over eight people* need to be made directly with our team. Please email theorangery@delapreabbey.org or telephone 01604 760817 to make your booking with us!
(*Due to capacity in our wine cellars, please note that online bookings are limited to four people for our Halloween Harvest Afternoon Teas. Please contact the above details to make larger bookings!)
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your scheduled arrival, or failure to attend (“no-show”), will incur a 100% cancellation fee based on the original booking cost. This fee will be automatically charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking.
Halloween Harvest Afternoon Tea
Sat 24th October – Sun 1st November, reservations from 12:30pm
£32.95 per adult, £22.95 per child
Step into a world where elegance meets the delightfully eerie. Our Spooky Harvest Tales Afternoon Tea is a playful twist on the classic British tradition, where every tier hides a curious surprise.
Perfect for those who enjoy a touch of the unusual, Spooky Harvest Tales Afternoon Tea balances refinement with just the right amount of intrigue, offering a unique experience that delights the senses and sparks conversation.
Festive Sunday Lunch
Indulge in our special festive roast, where you’ll find traditional favourites like fluffy Yorkshire puddings, perfectly seasoned sage and onion stuffing, golden roast potatoes, and crispy pigs in blankets. Each dish is crafted to bring the taste of the holidays to your plate.
But the festive joy doesn’t end with the food! As you enjoy your meal, be serenaded by the sounds of live holiday music performed by a talented local musician.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and make every Sunday lunch a little merrier at The Orangery. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
Local suppliers
Enjoy locally sourced products in The Orangery café. We offer fresh fruit and vegetables from Collins Fresh Produce, coffee from Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters, and a variety of teas from Tea Lab. Our drinks menu features our very own creations, as well as Northamptonshire favourites like Saxby’s Ciders and Warner’s Gin. Join us for a taste of Northampton’s best.
Buy a gift voucher
Looking for the perfect gift?
Surprise someone special with a Delapré Abbey gift voucher. They can enjoy Afternoon Tea, Bottomless Brunch, a visit to the café, or explore the Abbey on a guided tour — a thoughtful treat for any occasion.
Thank you
Did you know that Delapré Abbey is operated by a charity which helps to preserve this fantastic historic site?
Much more importantly, the charity plays a vital role in widening opportunities within our communities and promoting the proven benefits that heritage and green spaces can have on wellbeing.
Every purchase or donation you make on-site makes a difference and helps us to continue this work. Thank you.
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