Some things just taste like Christmas. A slice of rich Christmas cake. A warm mince pie. Pudding on the big day with all the family around the table.
This year, let the Merry Tree kitchen take care of it. Everything is baked on site in our pastry kitchen at Rathwood in Tullow, Co. Carlow, ready for you to collect and enjoy.
Christmas baking
- Christmas cake (7 inch): €40
- Christmas pudding: €16 (2lb) or €25 (3lb)
- Mince pies: €16 for 6
December is our busiest time of year in the kitchen, so we'd recommend ordering early to make sure you get what you want for Christmas.
Cakes and desserts for the festive table
Hosting this Christmas? Skip the stress and let us handle dessert. All 10 inch, all baked fresh:
- Cheesecakes: €30. Choose from strawberry, Baileys, Oreo, Biscoff, Mars bar, Mint Aero, orange & chocolate chip or lemon
- Baked vanilla cheesecake: €30
- Fresh fruit pavlova: €30
- Raspberry & hazelnut roulade: €30
- Chocolate mud cake: €35
- Madeira cake: €35, in coffee, lemon or chocolate
- Banoffi pie: €30
- Carrot cake: €30
- Apple pie or apple & mixed berry crumble: €25
The pavlova, roulade and baked vanilla cheesecake are made with gluten-free ingredients. Our kitchen does handle gluten, so we can't guarantee they're free from traces. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you order.
Birthday cakes, all year round
It's not just Christmas. Birthday cakes are available all year:
- 8 inch: €35
- 10 inch: €45
How to order
- Send a request using the form on merrytree.ie/cakes, email reservations@rathwood.com, or ask at the restaurant.
- We'll be in touch to confirm your order and agree a collection day.
- A €10 deposit per cake secures your order. Nothing is charged online.
- Collect from the Merry Tree at Rathwood, open daily 10am–4pm.
We need at least 48 hours' notice for all cake orders, but for Christmas, the earlier the better.
Place your order at merrytree.ie/cakes →
Make a day of it
Coming to collect? Stay for lunch at the Merry Tree, take a walk through the woods, visit the Deer Park, or book the Santa Train for a full Christmas day out at Rathwood.
The Merry Tree, Rathwood, Rath East, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Open daily, 10am–4pm
