The Air Raid Shelter Cafe and Tea Room

We are reopening on Saturday 4th July!

Bringing history to life through great food, unique spaces, and unforgettable experiences.

Gift vouchers are now available to support our next chapter.

Please support our fundraising project.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

The Air Raid Shelter Cafe and Tea Room,

Codmore Pavilion,

Botley Road,

Chesham,

HP5 1XG

We would be grateful for your support by purchasing a voucher or leaving a donation.

Upcoming Events!

Afternoon Tea (Saturday 18th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a selection of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, accompanied by delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and an assortment of handcrafted cakes.

Finger Sandwiches: Egg mayonnaise and cress, Cheddar and pickle, Ham and cucumber, Coronation chicken

Homemade Scone: Served with clotted cream and jam preserve

Cakes:

Sweetheart Sponge – a mini Victoria sandwich with raspberry preserve buttercream, dressed with edible violas

Victory Pavlova – “This is your victory”, a red, white and blue pavlova

Street Party Sherry Trifle – a classic favourite of every street party

Poppy Brownie – chocolate brownie with cream cheese, topped with an edible poppy

Camp Coffee Torte – ginger biscuit base with white and dark chocolate, finished with wartime favourite Camp Coffee buttercream

Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Tea are available.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Saturday 18th July at 2pm.

Afternoon Tea with Marty and Del (Sunday 12th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a selection of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, accompanied by delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and an assortment of handcrafted cakes.

Finger Sandwiches: Egg mayonnaise and cress, Cheddar and pickle, Ham and cucumber, Coronation chicken

Homemade Scone: Served with clotted cream and jam preserve

Cakes:

Sweetheart Sponge – a mini Victoria sandwich with raspberry preserve buttercream, dressed with edible violas

Victory Pavlova – “This is your victory”, a red, white and blue pavlova

Street Party Sherry Trifle – a classic favourite of every street party

Poppy Brownie – chocolate brownie with cream cheese, topped with an edible poppy

Camp Coffee Torte – ginger biscuit base with white and dark chocolate, finished with wartime favourite Camp Coffee buttercream

Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Tea are available.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Sunday 12th July at 2pm with Marty and Del.

Afternoon Tea with Miss Em (Saturday 11th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a selection of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, accompanied by delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and an assortment of handcrafted cakes.

Finger Sandwiches: Egg mayonnaise and cress, Cheddar and pickle, Ham and cucumber, Coronation chicken

Homemade Scone: Served with clotted cream and jam preserve

Cakes:

Sweetheart Sponge – a mini Victoria sandwich with raspberry preserve buttercream, dressed with edible violas

Victory Pavlova – “This is your victory”, a red, white and blue pavlova

Street Party Sherry Trifle – a classic favourite of every street party

Poppy Brownie – chocolate brownie with cream cheese, topped with an edible poppy

Camp Coffee Torte – ginger biscuit base with white and dark chocolate, finished with wartime favourite Camp Coffee buttercream

Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Tea are available.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Saturday 11th July at 2pm with Miss Em.

Afternoon Tea with Wendy Sings (Sunday 19th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a selection of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, accompanied by delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and an assortment of handcrafted cakes.

Finger Sandwiches: Egg mayonnaise and cress, Cheddar and pickle, Ham and cucumber, Coronation chicken

Homemade Scone: Served with clotted cream and jam preserve

Cakes:

Sweetheart Sponge – a mini Victoria sandwich with raspberry preserve buttercream, dressed with edible violas

Victory Pavlova – “This is your victory”, a red, white and blue pavlova

Street Party Sherry Trifle – a classic favourite of every street party

Poppy Brownie – chocolate brownie with cream cheese, topped with an edible poppy

Camp Coffee Torte – ginger biscuit base with white and dark chocolate, finished with wartime favourite Camp Coffee buttercream

Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Tea are available.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Sunday 19th July at 2pm with Wendy Sings.

Gentleman's Afternoon Tea with May Blossom Vintage Songbird (Saturday 25th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a hearty selection of savoury classics, homemade favourites, and traditional comfort foods, served with unlimited freshly brewed tea and coffee.

Tuck into a homemade Scotch egg, a savoury scone with mature cheddar and chutney, alongside a selection of warm, freshly prepared favourites.

Selection includes:

  • Homemade Scotch Egg

  • Savoury Scone with Mature Cheddar & Chutney

  • Triple Cooked Chips

  • Homemade Quiche

  • Traditional Sausage Roll

Served with unlimited tea and freshly brewed coffee.

A comforting, generous “meat-and-potatoes” twist on our traditional Afternoon Tea — perfect for those who prefer savoury over sweet.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Saturday 25th July at 2pm with May Blossom Vintage Songbird.

Afternoon Tea with Wendy Sings (Sunday 26th July 2pm)
from £24.95

Enjoy a selection of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, accompanied by delicate sandwiches, warm scones, and an assortment of handcrafted cakes.

Finger Sandwiches: Egg mayonnaise and cress, Cheddar and pickle, Ham and cucumber, Coronation chicken

Homemade Scone: Served with clotted cream and jam preserve

Cakes:

Sweetheart Sponge – a mini Victoria sandwich with raspberry preserve buttercream, dressed with edible violas

Victory Pavlova – “This is your victory”, a red, white and blue pavlova

Street Party Sherry Trifle – a classic favourite of every street party

Poppy Brownie – chocolate brownie with cream cheese, topped with an edible poppy

Camp Coffee Torte – ginger biscuit base with white and dark chocolate, finished with wartime favourite Camp Coffee buttercream

Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Tea are available.

£24.95 per person (minimum of two people per booking): £49.90 (2 people), £74.85 (3 people), £99.80 (4 people), £124.75 (5 people), £149.70 (6 people), £174.65 (7 people), 199.60 (8 people), 224.55 (9 people), £249.50 (10 people)

This Afternoon Tea Voucher is to enjoy on Sunday 26th July at 2pm with Wendy Sings.

Renovation is well under way!

Fundraising Project

We’re raising funds to help launch our new café in Chesham, with an exciting grand opening planned for the weekend of 4th July.

Your support will help us complete the final stage of setup, including a marquee for our Afternoon Tea dances and new decking to create a welcoming outdoor space for the community.

After a challenging few years and the closure of our previous site in July 2025, this new location brings a fresh start with great potential, including outdoor space, parking, and a warm local welcome.

Every contribution will help us open our doors in time and bring this much-loved community space back to life.

Thank you for your support.

Chris