Sweet Caroline is an established local event caterer, providing all types of hot and cold food for any occasion, celebration cakes and a Café. We are fully registered, insured and hold a 5-star food hygiene safety rating.

Address: Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Corner of West Street & Alexandra Rd, Swadlincote DE11 9DG

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Dave Webster
16/04/2026
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Great little cafe for drinks and chats
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Tracey Butler
18/03/2026
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Lovely cafe, good selection of food. The servers are very friendly. Great location situated in a pottery museum.
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Kellie B
29/11/2025
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Lovely coffee and cake in the same building as the museum
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Mark Riley
18/10/2025
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Very enjoyable cafe very busy at times lovely food for all.
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mark harding
17/10/2025
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Nice little cafe
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Martin Hurst
10/10/2025
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Very nice place staff very friendly
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Sloan and Hull
22/09/2025
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Probably one of my best breakfasts ever in the uk I travel and eat out a lot! Piping hot all well cooked and coffee even perfect. Service and staff super friendly 5 star all round ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Our Services

Bespoke homemade cakes designed to order. All occasions catered for, including children’s birthdays, christenings, adult birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just for a special treat. Please contact us to discuss your ideas or we can suggest some options for you. Any flavour, filling, covering, style or design can be combined to create your perfect cake. Pricing is available on request. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan cakes can also be supplied.

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Celebration Cakes​

Bespoke homemade cakes designed to order. All occasions catered for, including children's birthdays, christenings, adult birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or just for a special treat. Please contact us to discuss your ideas or we can suggest some options for you. Any flavour, filling, covering, style or design can be combined to create your perfect cake. Pricing is available on request. Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan cakes can also be supplied.
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Dinners & Banqueting

Specialist sit down style catering for dinners & banquets, including weddings & parties, sports club dinners, presentation evenings & awards ceremonies. Our flexible menus offer everything to meet your requirements including canapes, starters, main courses, desserts & coffee. We cater for any number of guests, from small intimate gatherings in the home or private venues to marquees, clubhouses & halls with 50+ guests. 2, 3, 4 & 5-course meals can be provided with a choice of formal table service, a more informal buffet style, or a combination of both. Prices & menus are available on request.
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Hot & Cold Buffets

Buffets for all events & occasions including weddings, parties, christenings, funerals... Buffets start from £3.50 per person depending on the numbers. Sample menus are available on request. All dietary requirements catered for, please ask for details.
Sweet Carolines Cafe - Sharpe's Pottery Museum Swadlincote

Café

Based on site at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Sweet Caroline’s provides friendly service, delicious cakes and a pleasant atmosphere. Why not stop for some lunch during your visit? Caroline and the team are our recommended catering supplier for all Sharpe’s Venue Hire – visit our Venue Hire page for more information about the spaces we have available.
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Afternoon Tea

Packages include a selection of delicate finger sandwiches & savoury pastries/tartlets, homemade plain & fruit scones with jam & clotted cream, & a variety of freshly made cakes & mini desserts. Traditional afternoon tea stand & crockery hire is also available. Depending on the numbers, we can also offer a full set up, table & clearing service, complete with teas and coffees! Minimum order value applies. Please ask for details.

We are now at Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

We are fully open at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, with a light menu for now including homemade cakes, sausage rolls and soups with a range of other light refreshments. Afternoon teas are now available to prebook! Free complimentary Wi-Fi.