Eat an Extra Dessert Day – 4 September

Eat an Extra Dessert Day is celebrated on 4 September and is one of the more light-hearted dates in the food calendar. Its origins aren't particularly well documented, but the idea behind it is wonderfully simple: make room for an extra helping of something sweet.

Dessert has long had a place at the end of a meal and is often associated with celebrations, special occasions and sharing food with others. Even the word "dessert" has an interesting history, coming from the French desservir, meaning "to clear the table", referring to what was served once the main dishes had been cleared away.

Of course, you don't need a birthday or special occasion to enjoy something sweet. In the workplace, cakes and desserts can turn an ordinary meeting into something a little more enjoyable, provide a simple way to thank colleagues for their hard work or give everyone an excuse to step away from their desks and catch up over a treat.

September is a particularly good time for it. With the summer holiday period coming to an end, offices getting busier and more colleagues back together, sharing something sweet can be a simple way to welcome everyone back and settle into the new month.

Our cakes and sweet treats are made for sharing, whether you're adding dessert to an office lunch, ordering something for an afternoon meeting or treating the whole team. From familiar favourites to something a little more indulgent, there's always room to finish with something sweet.

Eat an Extra Dessert Day isn't about needing a special reason to celebrate. Sometimes it's simply about enjoying something delicious and sharing it with the people around you.

So, if you've ever been tempted to go back for another slice of cake, September 4th might just be the day to do it.