Afternoon Tea began in the early 1840s in England and is often credited to Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford. At the time, dinner was served late in the evening, and she began requesting tea, bread, butter, and light snacks in the afternoon to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner. What started as a private ritual quickly became a fashionable social event among upper-class women, evolving into the elegant tea service we know today—featuring finger sandwiches, scones, pastries, and fine teas.

High Tea, despite sounding more luxurious, actually originated among working-class families in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was served later in the day at a high dining table (which is where the name comes from), rather than at low lounge tables used for afternoon tea. High tea included more substantial foods such as meats, breads, eggs, pies, and hearty dishes alongside tea—serving as an evening meal after a long day of work.

Our Modern Interpretation

Our Afternoon tea is a lighter tea experience served on a 2-tiered tray which typically includes:

• A selection of fine teas 

• One scone per guest (sweet or savoury) with appropriate accoutrement such as butter, jam and faux clotted cream

• Pastries and desserts

• Tailored to Packages 

Our High tea is designed to be an elevated, fuller gathering experience of the Afternoon tea served on a 3-tiered tray or 2 tiers with side platters:

• A wider array of tea selections

• Ultimate classics: delicate cucumber tea sandwiches on white bread paired with egg salad on petit croissant 

• 2 scones per guest (one sweet, one savoury} with appropriate accoutrement such as butter, jam and faux clotted cream

• Pastries and desserts

• Tailored to Packages 

• ***Alternative menu options are available to accommodate certain food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please note that we take every precaution to handle food safely and avoid cross-contamination.