The Dorchester Hotel - MayfairPark Lane, London, W1K 1QA

Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 - Highly Commended

Of the 3,000 meals served at The Dorchester each day, none receives more attention than the gracious service known as Afternoon Tea. In fact, The Dorchester has been awarded a Highly Commended certificate at the Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 in recognition of its outstanding quality and high standards in Afternoon Tea service. 

Afternoon Tea is served in The Promenade, a lobby on the ground floor, where potted palms and towering fountains of flowering plants surround plush couches with pillows as soft as marshmallows. Marble columns the colour of apricot parfait rise from the floor, crowned by gilded Corinthian capitals.

Afternoon Tea, Champagne Tea and High Tea all begin with savoury finger sandwiches. Crusts are removed from fresh baked white and brown breads, and the delicate slices are filled with smoked salmon, egg, chicken, prawn and cucumber. Warm scones arrive next, made from a recipe unchanged at The Dorchester for over half a century. They are served with glistening strawberry jam and Devonshire clotted cream.

The final course is the piece de resistance, the platter of award-winning cakes and tartlets. The pastries include wonderful treats such as the Verbena Cake, Rhubarb and Fromage Blanc Délice, Lemon Lavender Jardin and the Raspberry Rose Tart, the perfect way to top off a luxurious afternoon.

1. Times:

   Afternoon Tea is served 11am, 11:30am, 1pm, 1:30pm, 3:15pm, 3:45pm, 5:30pm, 6pm every day

2. Booking:

   Booking is essential

3. Nearest railway station:

   Hyde Park Corner

4. Approach:

   The Promenade

5. Where to sit:

   The Promenade

6. Dress code:

   Smart casual

7. Children:

   Children of all ages welcome

8. Music:

   Yes

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:

    Yes, on request

15. Vegan:

    Yes, on request

16. Nut free:

    Yes, on request

17. Award Winner:

    Afternoon Tea Awards 2018 - Highly Commended

18. Halal:

    Yes, on request

TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA

A Selection of Finger Sandwiches
Organic free-range eggs English asparagus and micro parsley on malted grain bread
Oak-smoked slamon, heritage radish, lemon balm and Buddha lemon mayonnaise on caraway bread
Baby cucumber, truffle and cream cheese on white bread
Norfolk corn-fed chicken, confit ginger, apple, golden raisins and turmeric mayonnaise on white bread
Surrey Farm Black Angus slow-cooked beef, pickled cucumber and fresh horseradish mayonnaise on wholemeal bread

Strawberries and lime
Soft strawberry jelly, strawberry yoghurt mousse, lime foam

Warm raisin and plain scones from their bakery, served with homemade strawberry jam, a seasonal jam and Cornish clotted cream

A selection of pastries:
Verbena Cake
Rhubarb and Fromage Blanc Délice
Lemon Lavender Jardin
Raspberry Rose Tart

£60 per person

£70 per person with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV
Additional glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV £14

£77 per person with Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne
Additional glass of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne £23

£88 per person with Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne
Additional glass of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne £28

Prices are inclusive of VAT at 20% and exclusive of service charge at 14%

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