Best Cake Stands To Buy 2023

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A selection of coloured cake stands in a row

Read on for the best crockery for serving your afternoon tea and the perfect cake ideas for each. For more inspiration, read our guide to the best stand mixers and cookie cutters. If you're short of time for something impressive to display, check out our review of the best online cake delivery services, including Cutter & Squidge and Lola's Cupcakes.

Best cake stands at a glance 2023

Single-tiered cake stand

Best whimsical cake stand: Cabbage cake stand, £59

Double-tiered cake stands

Best unique cake stand: Anna Gong folding stainless steel cake stand, £210
Best contemporary cake stand: Van Gogh bamboo slat cake stand, £22.99

Three-tiered cake stands

Best printed cake stand: Sara Miller Chelsea collection cake stand, £60

Best cake stands to buy in 2023

Single-tiered cake stand

Cabbage cake stand

Available from John Lewis (£59)

A green cake stand shaped like a cabbage

Best whimsical cake stand

Buy this intricate earthenware cake stand if you want to add some fun to your afternoon tea, then slowly build up the full collection (there are bowls, plates and trays, too). The flat edge makes it easy to remove slices of showstopper bakes – try a generous bundt or towering layer cake.

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Available from:
John Lewis (£59)

Double-tiered cake stands

Anna Gong folding stainless steel cake stand

Available from John Lewis (£210)

SELFRIDGES Alessi Anna Gong folding stainless streel cake stand (2)

Best unique cake stand

This folding luxury option is a totally unique double-tiered cake stand with a modern stainless-steel design by Alessi, perfect if you're not a fan of the vintage or old-fashioned look. The folding design also makes it easy to store when not in use. As well as a modern afternoon tea, we think this would work particularly well for small treats to go with tea and coffee after dinner – think homemade toffees or chocolate truffles.

Available from:
John Lewis (£210)

Van Gogh bamboo slat cake stand

Available from Amazon (£24.99)

Best contemporary cake stand

A great alternative cake stand for a contemporary afternoon tea. Serve savoury snacks on one layer and sweets (try homemade macarons) on the other. With a handy foldable frame, it’s a bargain buy for those who are short on space.

Available from:
Amazon (£24.99)

Three-tiered cake stands

Sara Miller Chelsea collection cake stand

Available from John Lewis (£60)

Best printed cake stand

Go bold with this unique bird print, three-tiered cake stand with touches of 22-carat gold. A full afternoon tea set is available in the pretty pattern, including matching cake plates, a teapot and cups. Continue the quirky theme by loading up with alternative afternoon tea treats – try indulgent doughnuts, striking cookies or airy meringues served with whipped cream.

Available from:
John Lewis (£60)