As a Lifestyle Manager I often get asked for advice and recommendations on restaurants and bars for events, parties and special occasions. With Mother’s Day shortly approaching I found it only fitting to put together in my opinion the Top 5 Afternoon Teas that both London and Surrey have to offer for every Mother’s special day ~ Sunday 18th March.
The stunning Vintage Tea House in Reigate, Surrey has been described as an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of goodies and Your Lifestyle Angel thoroughly agrees.
The beauty of this gorgeous tea room is that customers can buy what they see, which makes this not only a wonderful place for tea but also a unique and blissful place to pick up something beautiful for your home.
Supported by a Michelin Starred Chef in the Vintage Tea House family, the owner Nina has put together a delectable spread for Mother’s Day. With 4 seating times ~ 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm and 5:50pm.
The Mother’s Day Tea consists of a selection of traditional sandwiches: Smoked Salmon, Ham & Mustard, Egg Mayo & Cress & Cream Cheese & Cucumber. Homemade Scones served with Clotted Cream & Cornish Jam, Parisian Savouries, Homemade mini sausage rolls and if you still have room to eat, a selection of Homemade Cakes.
All accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee. Simply wonderful.
Price ~ £15.95 per person
Booking essential.
Reservations: 01737 226 561
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The Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa is a five star luxury Manor House perfectly situated within 123 acres of parkland in the heart of Surrey.
Mother’s Day Champagne Afternoon Tea will be served in the Library from 1:00pm or in the Ascot Bar from 2:00pm. If it’s warm enough request a table outside to admire the Manor House and it’s extensive picturesque grounds.
The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea features a tiered selection of cakes, scones and sandwiches, all lovingly made by their in-house bakery paired a fabulous glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne.
Price ~ £40 per person
Reservations: 01276 486150
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The Orange Pekoe was actually the first tea room that came to mind when I decided to write this Mother’s Day blog.
Crowned as the Best London Tea Room by Time Out in their 2008 Food & Drink Awards and recognised as among ‘Britain’s Best Afternoon Teas’ by the prestigious Tea Guilds, the Orange Pekoe has been a firm favourite of mine for many years and one that I have recommended to many of my friends and clients.
Perfectly located in Barnes a stones throw from the banks of the River Thames and less than 25 minutes from London Waterloo. The Orange Pekoe is ideal for any tea lover, with an impressive range of over 50 loose leaf teas to choose from. All of which are beautiful displayed in tea caddies along the entrance wall at the very front of the tea room.
The owner Marianna has put together a lovely spread for Mother’s Day. Booking as usual will be required as even on the dreariest of days in Barnes the Orange Pekoe is always busy.
Their award winning Afternoon Tea will be a real treat to any lucky Mother this Mother’s Day with all Mum’s receiving a complimentary glass of Champagne on arrival.
Afternoon Tea will be served from 2pm–5pm with an assortment of finger sandwiches, one hot scone served with lashings of Cornish clotted cream & strawberry preserve, followed by a slice of cake of your choice from the cake bar and a pot of tea of your choice from the tea bar.
As an extra special Mother’s Day treat the Orange Pekoe are giving each Mother a mini gift caddie of tea of their choice to take home.
Price ~ £19.95 per person
Reservation: 0208 876 6070.
Seating time is limited to one hour and a half.
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Does you Mother have a passion for fashion and couture?
If so the fashionista Prêt-à-Portea is the Afternoon Tea experience for her, with the Berkeley’s twist on the classic English Afternoon Tea.
Inspired by the Autum / Winter 2011 collection of the fashion world Lavin, Miu Miu and Burberry make their debut on the Berkeley Tea Stand in the wonderful form of cakes and pastries resembling their latest designs.
Burberry ~ Stylish black & white double breasted chocolate biscuit coat with snow white vanilla icing.
Lavin ~ Show stopping cassis bavarois dress with crème de mure jelly topped with signature folded meringue.
Miu Miu ~ Winter spice glittery high-heeled shoe biscuit.
Almost too beautiful and delicate to eat, the delectable treats are served on the finest Paul Smith for Thomas Goode china. Accompanied by a selection of loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions, miniature savory skewers, taste spoons, elegant canapés and tea sandwiches.
All served in the intimate Caramel Room designed by New Yorker Alexandra Champalimaud.
The Prêt-à-Portea certainly is the most unique and creative Afternoon Tea you will find in London and bookings are without doubt essential.
Price:
Prêt-à-Portea ~ £37.50 per person
Champagne Prêt-à-Portea ~ £47.50 per person
Includes a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.
Couture Champagne Prêt-à-Portea ~ £54.50 per person
Includes a glass of Billecart-Salmon Rosé, Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut, Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle.
Reservations: 0207 107 8866
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Finally and needing no introduction is the truly exquisite and luxurious Claridge’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair.
Claridge’s is the prestigious holder of the award for London’s finest venue for Afternoon Tea for the second time by the Tea Guild which is the highest accolade in the tea world.
The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea is so popular that you can book it not only for Sunday 18th March, but also for the 16th and 17th March. With four seating times ~ 3:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm and 5:30pm.
The truly mouth watering and beautifully presented Afternoon Tea is served with a delicious array of finger sandwiches, a selection of sweet pastries, freshly baked raisin and apple scones with Marco Polo jelly and Cornish clotted cream. With over 40 teas from around the world to choose from everyone will enjoy their perfect cup of tea.
The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea is also served with champagne and heart shaped macaroons.
Price ~ £55 per person
Booking Essential
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea will be available. 48 hour notification required.
Reservations: 0207 107 8872
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So that is my Top 5 Afternoon Teas in London & Surrey for Mother’s Day. I hope you have enjoyed the read and I would love to know if you treat your Mum to Afternoon Tea at any of the above.
I am certainly looking forward to spoiling my Mum this Mother’s Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea… I can’t say where yet as no doubt she will read this! And if you are reading this Mum I just want to say a big thank you for all your love and support and I can’t wait to spend sometime with you this Mother’s Day.
Laura
Your Lifestyle Angel
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