The History of Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea was introduced in England by Anna, The 7th Duchess of Bedford, in the early 19th Century. The Duchess would become hungry around four o’clock in the afternoon. The evening meal in her household was served fashionably late at eight o’clock, thus leaving a long period of time between lunch and dinner.
The Duchess asked that a tray of tea, bread & butter and cakes to be brought to her room during the late afternoon. This became a frequent request and she began inviting friends to join her.
Eventually, this break for tea became an extremely fashionable social custom in England. During the late 19th Century, upper-class and high society women would change into long gowns, gloves and hats for their afternoon tea which was usually served in the drawing room between four and five o’clock.
When booking a table, a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation is required, including the total number of people coming otherwise the number booked for will be charged for on the day. 12.5% service charge will be applied on all tables of 5 or more.
You are welcome to bring your own bottle of bubbly, we will provide the chilled glasses, subject to a corkage charge of £3 bottle.
Cream Tea
Cream Tea: £5.00 per head
Consists of warm homemade scones served with strawberry preserve and clotted cream, your choice of tea, Americano or Juice.
Deluxe Cream Tea: £9.00 per head
A fine selection of finger sandwiches & warm homemade scones served with strawberry preserve and clotted cream, your choice of tea, Americano or Juice.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Tea: £13.50 per person
Mini Sponge Cake | Chocolate Dipped Strawberry | Mini Cheesecakes | Warm Scones served with clotted cream & jam
Selection of sandwiches see example below:
Ham & Cucumber | Cheese & Chive | Cucumber & Cream Cheese | Egg Mayonnaise
Choose from:
Pot of Tea (unlimited refill), Americano, Juice
Gluten Free Afternoon Tea
£15.50 per person
Selection of sandwiches see below:
Ham & Cucumber | Cheese & Sweet Pickle | Cucumber & Cream Cheese | Egg Mayonnaise
Choose from:
Pot of Tea (unlimited refill), Americano, Juice
Vegan Afternoon Tea
£13.50 per person
Vegan cake | Oreo & Berry Cup | Warm Scones served with a vegan spread & jam
Selection of sandwiches see below:
Red Pepper Hummus | Cucumber | Tomato & Pesto
Pot of Tea, Americano or Juice
Child’s Stand
£8.00 per person
Baby Chino (unlimited refills) or Juice
Choose one sandwich:
– Ham, Cheese, Nutella, Jam & Cucumber
Warm Scone served with butter or clotted cream & jam | Sponge Cake | Oreo Shot
Seasonal Afternoon Tea
£15 per person
Each person receives a Christmas Cracker
Scones with clotted cream and jam
Salted Caramel and Ginger Cheesecake
Profiterole | Mini Yule Log
With a Selection of Finger Sandwiches:
Cream Cheese, and Cucumber | Cheese and chutney | Chicken and Pesto | Hummus and Red Pepper
Pot of Tea (unlimited refill) or Americano or Juice
Afternoon Tea Events
Meet and greet Afternoon Tea
Adult & Child stand £35
(Additional child £10, additional adult £15)
Meet & Greet your favourite princess character in person , Photo Station & Dress Up Fun (all included)
Gluten Free & Vegan options available!!!!!
Princesses include Belle, Elsa, Cinderella and Jasmine.
Call to book on 01895 347 707
Honey Bees Christmas Party
Adult & Child stand £35
(Additional child £10, additional adult £15)
Meet and receive a gift from santa
Afternoon tea for adult
Child Gingerbread decorating with refreshments
Lots of Festive spirit
Running Dates 14th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd December 2019
To book please call 01895 347 707
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81 Park Way, Ruislip Manor, Middlesex, United Kingdom, HA4 8NS
Call Us
01895 347 707
Email Us
info@honeybeescakes.co.uk