One of those businesses is Bicester Bean Coffee Shop and Cafe. Alyson Clifton had only run the cafe for 18 months when she had to switch to takeaways last March. She has sold home-made meals, sandwiches, cakes and hampers for special occasions. She said: “My aim has always been about smiles on chops and more so this last year. "I love making people’s days with our deliveries, whether it’s a breakfast, lunch, birthday treat, get well soon, baby shower, afternoon tea, or just an unexpected treat to cheer someone up covering any special occasion. “Our Easter Egg cheesecakes and Mother’s Day afternoon teas are proving even more popular than last year.