Afternoon Tea Awards 2025 - 'Award of Excellence'

Join Origin Kensington at The Royal Garden Hotel for a festive twist on a quintessential tradition with a specially themed Festive Afternoon Tea. Available from 4th December until 28th December 2025, excluding Christmas Day.

Origin Kensington at The Royal Garden Hotel, winner of two AA rosettes, serves as a culinary tribute to British heritage and provenance. The passionate team meticulously prepares dishes using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients from renowned and exclusively British producers. This commitment guarantees that every dish is a reflection of the high-quality ingredients that inspire Origin Kensington.

The Christmas Afternoon Tea features seasonal savouries such as a roast turkey sandwich with truffle mayonnaise and stuffing, sweet treats including coconut and passion fruit snowman macaron, chocolate reindeer cupcake, chestnut and blackcurrant Mont Blanc tart, and clementine and cranberry cheesecake bauble, alongside warm scones served with festive jams and clotted cream.

Available at 2pm – 5:30pm every Thursday to Sunday, excluding 25th December 2025, the Christmas Afternoon Tea is priced at £45 per adult and £25 per child, inviting the whole family to create memories to last. Guests can upgrade for a glass of English sparkling wine or a cocktail for £12. Plant-based and children’s menus are also available to bring the festive cheer to every palate.

Nestled in a bright and inviting space offering breathtaking views of Kensington Gardens, it sets the perfect scene for a Festive Afternoon Tea, followed by a stroll in Hyde Park or shopping on High Street Kensington to experience the beauty of London during the Christmas period.

The Royal Garden Hotel invites guests to enjoy the refined elegance of Afternoon Tea at Origin Kensington, a classically British ritual elevated by authentic seasonal British produce, warm hospitality and an address steeped in royal history.