According to data, more babies are born in early autumn than at any other time of year – which means birthday season is officially upon us! Time to start planning something special.

Whether you’re organising a party for a little one or simply love a good celebration, what better way to bring your party to life than with our beautifully hand-decorated biscuits – available in themed party packs of ten.

Here are five brilliant party themes to help wow your guests:

1. Roarsome Dinosaur Adventures

Perfect for dino-mad kids, a dinosaur party is always a hit! Think green and brown decorations, prehistoric games, and maybe even a mini fossil dig in the garden. You could even add inflatable dinosaurs or a “cave” den made from blankets.

Our dinosaur biscuits come in two bold colours – 5 pink and 5 green – perfect for adding a pop of colour to party bags or your tablescape.

Pair them with a “build your own volcano” activity for full Jurassic joy!

2. Enchanted Unicorn Magic

Bring a sprinkle of magic to your child’s birthday with a dreamy unicorn theme. Soft pastel colours, sparkly streamers, and a little bit of glitter go a long way. Add in some fairy lights, tulle table skirts, and a magical soundtrack to set the scene.

Our whimsical unicorn biscuits are as enchanting as they are delicious – complete with rainbow manes and golden horns.

Combine with a unicorn cake and a DIY fairy wand-making station for extra sparkle!

3. Into the Wild Safari

Go wild with a safari-themed party that transforms your home or garden into the savannah. Think animal print decorations, jungle foliage, and plush toy animals dotted around for a real explorer vibe. You could even set up a “passport station” where kids collect stamps for each activity.

Our safari biscuits include a fun mix of lions, monkeys and giraffes – hand-decorated to bring a little jungle magic to the celebration.

Add a scavenger hunt for hidden “animals” to keep the kids entertained.

4. Lovely Llama Fiesta

Bright, fun and a little quirky, a llama party is perfect for creative little ones. Think fiesta colours, pom-poms, tassels, and cacti-themed décor. Add a backdrop of colourful bunting and maybe even a piñata for extra fun.

Our adorable llama biscuits bring all the joy with colourful saddles and cheeky expressions – a real crowd-pleaser.

Set up a DIY cactus pot painting activity to match the theme.

5. Farmyard Fun

There’s something so cosy and nostalgic about a farmyard theme – especially in autumn. Hay bales, gingham tablecloths, and animal noises galore! Add in some straw hats, mini wheelbarrows, and a “milk bottle toss” game for extra charm.

Our farmyard biscuits feature sheep, cows, pigs and tractors – perfect for little animal lovers.

Arrange a mobile farm visit or even host the celebration at a local petting farm venue for the ultimate countryside experience.

Make Their Birthday Extra Special

Every birthday deserves a special touch, and our themed biscuits make the perfect addition – whether as party bag favours, cake toppers, pass-the-parcel treats or a unique gift for someone special.

Here’s why our biscuits are a hit with parents and party planners alike:

Available for same-day dispatch (for last-minute party prep!)

6-month shelf life (order early and tick one more thing off your party to-do list)

Individually wrapped (ideal for party bags and sharing)

Full ingredient listing (making it easy to cater to dietary needs)

Suitable for vegetarians (great for inclusive celebrations)

Option to add a personalised gift message (perfect if you’re sending biscuits as a birthday gift)

Beautifully hand-decorated, made in the UK with care (made with love)

Order yours today and take the stress out of party planning – we’ll take care of the treats!

Why We Love a British Picnic

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about a picnic – the rustle of a wicker basket, the clink of lemonade bottles, and the joy of sharing simple pleasures in the great outdoors. Whether it’s a spontaneous lunch in the park or a well-planned family outing, picnics offer a chance to slow down and savour the season.

Top Picnic Spots to Explore

Looking for inspiration? Here are a few classic picnic settings to enjoy this summer:

• A quiet woodland clearing – Perfect for a shady escape on warmer days.
• A breezy beach – Nothing beats the sound of waves while you snack.
• A hilltop with a view – Ideal for walkers who want to earn their lunch.
• A castle lawn or historic estate – A touch of grandeur for your gathering.
• Your local park or garden – Because sometimes, the best picnic is the one closest to home.

And if you’re visiting a National Trust site or a local visitor attraction, keep an eye out – you might just spot some of our beautifully hand-iced biscuits in the gift shop!

What to Pack for the Perfect Picnic

A great picnic is all about balance – a mix of savoury and sweet, refreshing drinks, and a few thoughtful extras. Here’s a quick checklist:

• Fresh sandwiches or wraps
• Seasonal fruit (think strawberries, cherries, or melon)
• Crisps or savoury nibbles
• Pasta salads – easy to prep and great for sharing
• Dips and crudités – hummus, tzatziki, or guacamole with veggie sticks or crackers
• Reusable cutlery and napkins
• A chilled drink or two
• And of course… a sweet treat from the Original Biscuit Bakers to finish!

For something a little different, why not visit your local farm shop or deli for unique, locally sourced goodies? Many of these independent retailers also stock our scrumptious biscuits too – so while you’re picking up your picnic essentials, you might just find a few of our hand-iced treats to take along. Use our stockist locator to find your nearest shop.

A Taste of Summer in Every Bite

While we’re on the subject of sweet treats, we can’t help but mention a couple of our seasonal favourites that pair perfectly with a sunny day out.

Our Summer Feels Party Pack brings a splash of colour and charm to any picnic basket, with hand-decorated biscuits shaped like pineapples, flamingos, bumblebees, ladybirds, and flowers – all individually wrapped and ready to share.

For something a little more exotic, our Tropical Party Pack features a playful mix of gingerbread pineapples and flamingos – ideal for beach days, garden parties, or just a fun twist on your usual picnic fare.

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To make your picnics even more delightful, we’ve got a tasty offer for you! Enjoy 10% OFF our Summer Collection Picks when you enter the code PICNIC10 at checkout. But be quick – this offer is valid only during National Picnic Week! *T&Cs apply.

So, this National Picnic Week, why not make a plan to get outside, explore somewhere new, and enjoy a little alfresco indulgence? Whether you’re heading to a historic estate or your own back garden, a good picnic is all about good company, good food, and a little something sweet to top it all off.

*National Picnic Week T&Cs:

10% off the ‘10 Pack – Summer Feels Party Pack’ and the ‘10 Pack – Tropical Party Pack’ when purchased from www.originalbiscuitbakers.co.uk and entering the coupon code: ‘PICNIC10’ at the shopping cart stage of the checkout process. Offer is valid until Midnight, Saturday 21st June 2025. Excludes corporate and trade orders. Offer does not include delivery. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other promotional coupons.

And seen as though it’s Pride month, If you’re also looking for some sweet treats to help celebrate, then these are a perfect contribution!

Rainbow Recipes You Must Try to Celebrate Pride Month

Perfect Rainbow Pancakes

Super easy and pretty rainbow pancakes to celebrate Pride Month!

Ingredients –

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil

How to make –

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. Pour in milk, egg and oil and mix until smooth.
3. Pour the batter onto the heated griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.
4. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
5. Pour in milk, egg and oil and mix until smooth.
6. Pour the batter onto the heated griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake.

Rainbow Cupcakes with Vanilla Cloud Frosting

Easy Rainbow Cupcakes with vanilla frosting that is guaranteed to bring the wow factor!

Ingredients –

• 1 cup butter , softened
• 2 1/3 cups sugar
• 5 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk , warmed for 30 sec in microwave to bring to room temp
• Rainbow colors of Gel food coloring
• 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
• 1 tablespoon clear vanilla (if you use normal vanilla it will not be as white, but will be just as delicious)
• tiny pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons milk

How to make –

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. In your stand mixer cream the butter and sugar together until much lighter in colour (2-3 minutes).
3. Add in the egg whites and vanilla until totally combined.
4. Add the salt and baking powder to the flour.
5. Add in the dry ingredients and the milk alternating 1 cup of flour and ½ cup of milk at a time.
6. Add one cup of the batter to 6 different bowls.
7. Colour each bowl with your gel food coloring in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
8. Mix until the colors are fully combined.
9. Your choice here: Spoon or ziploc bags.
10. Either add the batter to 6 sandwich size ziploc bags and pipe just enough to make a thin layer of each color (maybe ¼ inch tall batter layers)
11. OR
12. with a small spoon, spoon just under a tablespoon of batter into each cup.
13. Start with purple, then blue, then green, then yellow, then orange and finally red.
14. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
15. To make the frosting:
16. Whip the butter in your stand mixer with your paddle attachment until you see the butter is lighter in colour (1 minute).
17. Add in the vanilla.
18. Add in the powdered sugar in 1 cup increments with the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, ending with powdered sugar.
19. Mix on high for 1 minute after each addition.
20. Your frosting should be SUPER light and fluffy.
21. Using a closed star tip and decorating bag, pipe your frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

With 12 million Brits expected to host street parties across the four-day bank holiday weekend, Alison Hammond was here to share everything you need to know to host a successful street party of your own.

We caught Holly and Phillip enjoying our Jubilee crowns on This Morning as they were showing us some royally inspired foods and drinks to include at your upcoming Jubilee street party. Unfortunately, Alison did not give them a try, but we understand that gingerbread is not for everyone.
These were available to purchase from your local Waitrose for just £1.75!

In case you missed it

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Are you too busy to get a gift or did the most romantic day of the year just slip your mind? Don’t panic as here are some last minute Valentine’s gift ideas.

• Something simple and from the heart will always make a
  great gift. A homemade present will definitely make your loved one smile. Make
  a card, create a sweet bouquet, write a personalised poem, and create a hamper
  of all their favourite things.  

• If you haven’t got time to make a gift head over to
  the Original Biscuit Bakers website to purchase a delicious, hand decorated,
  Valentine’s Day gingerbread biscuit, presented in an individual gift box.

• The sky is the limit. Impress your Valentine’s date
  with a romantic hot air balloon ride during sunset followed by a meal at a
  swanky restaurant.

• Date night. This may seem like a simple idea and not
  that creative but with everyone’s lives being so busy, planning a date night
  will show your significant other that you care. It can be as simple as going
  for a meal at their favourite restaurant followed by a film or booking a
  cooking class with other couples.

• If your sweetheart enjoys going to the theatre,
  watching sports or loves a specific band get online and get searching for some
  tickets to surprise them on Valentine’s Day. Print them off, put them in a card
  and present them with a box of chocolates.

• Get creative in the kitchen. A way to someone’s heart
  is through their stomach, making a candlelit dinner will show your loved one
  how much you care, putting the effort in can sometime be even better than a
  gift! Baking some sweet treats won’t go a miss either.

So if you’ve left it a bit late this Valentine’s Day take on board these tips and your significant other will never know.

The colours of the leaves are changing and the days are getting colder, it can only mean one thing… Autumn is here!

With the weather getting colder and the nights getting darker why not try out some new, comforting recipes to enjoy by the fire. Autumn is the season for baking so here are some top tips to ensure your bakes are the best.

1. Choose Seasonal Fruit

If you’re baking with fruit make sure it’s in season to guarantee the best flavours. Autumnal fruits are the best, choose from apples, damsons, plums, pears, pumpkins, cranberries and pomegranates.

2. Use Complimentary Spices

Autumn is the season for pumpkin spiced lattes, gingerbread houses and fruit pies. Nutmeg, five-spice, cloves, allspice, star anise and ginger are all amazing spices you can use to enhance your baking.

3. Choose Easy to Follow Recipes

Choosing simple recipes with minimal ingredients not only saves time but things are less likely to go wrong, producing delicious baked goods.

4. Add in Purees for Extra moisture

Purees from seasonal vegetables such as sweet potato, squash or pumpkin will add moisture to any baked goods. Two to four tablespoons of a puree can be safely added without having to do a substitution with other ingredients. Recipes can also be made healthier by swapping half of the butter or oil for a puree.

If you’re not a fan of baking but still want a terrifyingly delicious treat head over to our website https://www.originalbiscuitbakers.co.uk/ to shop the Halloween collection. The perfect Trick or Treat surprise.