The Pelham Hotel - Kensington15 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 2LA

The Pelham, an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington, is pleased to launch its playfully vibrant fashion-inspired menu in line with the opening of The Victoria & Albert Museum's latest exhibition: Introducing Mary Quant.

The 60's Mod experience, designed in partnership with luxury event planners La Fête, draws on the history of the British icon who has been immortalised by fashion iconography as the originator of the miniskirt to present a colourful selection of decadent savouries and luxurious treats, all carefully prepared by the hotel's Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo and his team.

From mini-dresses to vibrant prints and makeup, the Afternoon Tea experience acts as a guide to the British High Street and the life of Dame Mary Quant - a great introduction before being whisked away to visit the highly anticipated V&A exhibition. Menu items include 'Swinging London': dainty finger sandwiches of chives, butter & salmon or cooked ham and light mustard on spinach bread, whilst punchy sweets will include 'Bazaar': an open macaron topped with whipped cream, a variety of raspberries and dulcey raspberry coulis that has been creatively encased in a Quant-inspired nail varnish bottle and 'The Dame': a quintessentially British Victoria Sponge Cake, complete with icing sugar and an almond marzipan flower.

1. Times:

   Afternoon Tea is served 3pm to 5:30pm every day

2. Booking:

   Booking is essential

3. Nearest railway station:

   South Kensington

4. Approach:

   Reception

5. Where to sit:

   The Library and La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo

6. Dress code:

   Smart casual

7. Children:

   Children of all ages welcome

8. Music:

   No live music

9. Credit cards:

   All major credit cards accepted

10. Gardens:

    No

11. Outdoor Seating:

    No

12. Disabled access:

    Yes

13. Dogs:

    Guide dogs only

14. Gluten free:

    -

15. Vegan:

    -

16. Nut free:

    -

17. Award Winner:

    -

18. Halal:

    -

MARY QUANT AFTERNOON TEA MENU

SAVOURY
Swinging London 
- Referencing the Mod subculture that Quant was at the epicentre of in the 1960's -
Chive, butter and salmon finger sandwich
Cooked ham and light mustard finer sandwich on spinach bread

Quant's Crayons
- Quant's makeup included brightly pigmented all-purpose crayons for face and body -
Multicoloured mini buns filled with cherry tomato and mild cheddar;
and cucumber and aromatic cheese

SWEET
The Dame
- In honour of Mary Quant's title of Dame Commander of the British Empire for services to British fashion - 
 Victoria Sponge Cake
Classic sponge, buttercream and strawberry jam filling, finished with icing sugar and an almond marzipan flower

Bazaar
- In reference to the first shop opened by Mary Quant, Alexander Plunket Greene and Archie McNair in Chelsea -
Eton Mess
Open macaron topped with whipped cream, a variety of raspberries and raspberry coulis presented in a nail varnish bottle

Dress of the Year 1963
- In honour of Mary Quant's win for Dress of the Year, making her the first ever recipient of the award -
Banoffee with a twist
Banana cake topped with dried banana, fondant dress and served with a tube of caramel sauce

The Daisy
- Referencing the flower that became Quant's logo and the Daisy fashion doll she created in 1973 -
Lemon curd tartlet
Traditional lemon curd tartlet topped with a crunchy meringue and fondant daisy

Licked!
- In reference to Quant's 1960s famous beauty advert featuring her Brush Lipsticks, available in eight shades -
Edible dark chocolate lipstick

SCONES
Mary & Alexander
- In honour of Mary Quant and her late husband and business partner Alexander Plunkett Greene's relationship -
Duo of traditional plain & raisin scones

£40 per person

Cocktail 

Forever Mini
In reference to Quant pioneering the mini skirt
£13 per person

Mocktail
Plastic Fantastic
Plastic was a revolutionary addition to Quant's designs
£10 per person

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