Old Ford Flowers and Chocolate

Welcome to Florist Old Ford—your friendly, local flower expert serving Old Ford and neighbouring areas like Bow and Mile End. As a trusted community florist, we're proud to craft stunning bouquets and curated chocolate gifts perfect for every occasion—from birthdays to anniversaries or just because you want to brighten someone's day.

Located near local favourites like Victoria Park, Roman Road, and the historic St. Barnabas Church, we know how important it is to add a touch of beauty to our vibrant East London community. Our passionate florists select only the freshest seasonal blooms, hand-arranging each bouquet with care, creativity, and a genuine love for what we do. We source many of our flowers from trusted British growers and take pride in knowing our flowers bring joy to homes and businesses from Ford Road to Grove Hall Park.

  • Same-day delivery available on all orders placed before 3 PM
  • Easy to order online for fast, local gifting
  • Personal, expert service from actual local florists

Whether you're picking up a vibrant bouquet or sending a sweet surprise with chocolates, Florist Old Ford is here to help make your moments memorable. Experience our friendly service and see why we’re Old Ford’s most trusted florist. Order your flowers online today for a reliable same-day delivery—and let us spread some floral joy in E3 and beyond!

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FLOWERS AND CHOCOLATE
A richly detailed hand-tied bouquet stands out crisply against a white backdrop, its colours and textures reminiscent of an artist's palette laid out on a table in a townhouse off Roman Road. At its heart, fully opened garden roses in shades of blush, dusty mauve, and antique rose curve outward in soft spirals, their layered petals creating a sense of gentle movement. Threaded generously between them are frilled carnations, each flower a blend of creamy centres and edges dipped in deeper pink and plum, giving the bouquet a rippling, cloud-like texture. Deep indigo blooms, some held in sleek, tulip-shaped buds, punctuate the design, while a single royal blue anemone with a velvety, dark centre anchors the eye near the base. Slender stems of lilac and pale lavender stock rise lightly through the arrangement, their many small blossoms adding an airy, vertical rhythm and evoking the faint, sweet, powdery fragrance you notice walking past cottage gardens around Old Ford. Surrounding foliage is abundant: dark green leaves frame the blooms, and soft, round eucalyptus leaves in silvery green weave through, bringing a cool tone and the suggestion of a clean, herbal scent. The stems are gathered neatly and bound at the bottom, showing that this is a freshly tied design, ready for local flower delivery in Old Ford, whether to celebrate a birthday, send congratulations, or offer calm, comforting beauty in difficult moments. The bouquet feels both contemporary and timeless, a carefully balanced blend of romantic colour and sculpted form.
NOBLE BEAUTY
£67.00
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As a dedicated florist deeply rooted in Old Ford, I take pride in assembling gifts that stir the soul, and this bouquet of coral and peach roses is a luminous testament to that passion. Each carefully selected bloom reveals a gentle cascade from golden-yellow or cream centres into sunset hues of salmon, coral, and lively pink, creating a sense of natural movement through the bouquet-like the sophisticated glow of late summer evenings by the River Lea. The verdant green foliage framing the roses is glossy and full, reminiscent of the greenery found in the nearby Grove Hall Park, its freshness catching soft daylight. With velvety petals and sculpted leaves, the flowers promise sensory delight that goes beyond sight, inviting touch and evoking memories of laughter-filled celebrations. Below this exuberant display lies a pouch of Thorntons Orange Crisp chocolates-a creamy package emblazoned with elegant branding-accompanied by two dark, glossy truffles. Their rich chocolate scent conjures anticipation of sweet, citrus-kissed indulgence, harmonising beautifully with the floral aroma. Presenting both beauty and flavour, this arrangement is crafted for life's heartfelt moments, whether marking an anniversary, gifting a loved one, or comforting a friend in Old Ford with an expression of artistry, warmth, and genuine care.
SWEET SERENADE
£89.00
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A glorious, close-up overhead view shows an abundant autumn bouquet arranged with the sure hand of a neighbourhood florist - colours that could have been gathered from a walk along Roman Road Market. Dominating the composition are several fully opened orange Asiatic lilies, their trumpet-like petals unfurling in layered sweeps of tangerine and apricot. Around them cluster bright orange Gerbera daisies and deeper burgundy Gerberas, their sunburst petals creating lively punctuation. Small creamy-white Lisianthus provide soft, romantic contrast, their ruffled blooms settling like gentle clouds among the stronger tones. Wisps of purple-grey Astrantia introduce an intricate, star-shaped texture that plays across the surface and invites a closer look. Fresh green foliage and long, slender stems thread through the arrangement, offering structure and life, while many pale green and orange lily buds speak of more blossoms to come. Several large, reddish-brown oak-like leaves are tucked in to echo the turning season, their lobed silhouettes lending a rustic, woodland sensibility. Shot on a pristine white background with bright, even lighting, the bouquet's textures - satiny lily petals, papery gerbera rays, and the soft frill of lisianthus - are vividly legible. There is a subtle earthy fragrance imagined here: woodsmoke warmth, leafy spice and soft floral sweetness. This composition feels celebratory yet homey, suited to birthday tables, harvest gatherings or simply to brighten a flat in Old Ford or a sitting room close to the canal. The arrangement reads as heartfelt and intentionally seasonal, a tactile, fragrant portrait of autumn.
NATURE'S PALETTE
£74.50
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From a top-down view this autumnal arrangement announces itself with confident texture and colour: coral-to-amber roses take centre stage, their petals unfurling from a soft peach heart to deeper orange and russet-tinted edges, each bloom a miniature study of seasonal colour. Interspersed among them are glossy Hypericum berries in fresh lime and pale cream, their rounded forms adding lively punctuation and a slight, waxy sheen against the soft rose petals. Clusters of Green Trick dianthus - dense, moss-like and vividly green - introduce a tactile surprise that offsets the roses' smooth velvety faces, while a mixture of shiny broad leaves and smaller, matte foliage fills the bouquet so it reads lush and abundant. Rich, lobed leaves in burgundy and burnt orange are placed with intent, evoking fallen foliage from the trees lining the towpath near Bow and Victoria Park and lending a cosy, harvest-time ground note. The light is soft and even, emphasising the warm tones and subtle shadows that give each layer dimension. As a local florist I arrange pieces like this for seasonal gatherings and heartfelt gifts across Old Ford and nearby neighbourhoods; at Florist Old Ford we often suggest this palette for Thanksgiving centrepieces or anniversary bouquets where warmth and quiet elegance are wanted. The composition smells faintly of fresh roses and green stems, a calm autumn perfume ideal for welcoming guests or brightening a quiet kitchen table.
PUMPKIN PIE
£64.50
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