“Bloomin’ Lovely” Afternoon Tea

Celebrating Belgravia in Bloom and The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

In celebration of Belgravia in Bloom and The Chelsea Flower Show, we are introducing our “Bloomin’ Lovely” Afternoon Tea. The name, a nod to The Goring’s rich heritage and George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion which was published just a few years after the hotel’s opening.

Served in The Veranda overlooking The Goring Gardens, guests will be treated to an assortment of floral-inspired sandwiches, scones and sweet treats. Highlights include a beetroot and goats curd tartlet topped with poppyseed and amaranth; blackcurrant and hibiscus scones, accompanied by clotted cream and homemade jams; strawberry and violet cheesecake; raspberry, blueberry and lemon verbena tartlet; and a chocolate and mint cake. Even the sandwiches will take a botanical twist with fresh herbs from the garden.

A vibrant array of herbal teas and floral infusions are available - whilst traditionalists can stick to the classic Afternoon Blend or a cup of Earl Grey. Guests also have the option to enhance their afternoon with a glass of either Bollinger Special Cuvée Champagne or Bollinger Rosé Champagne.

Menu

Amuse bouche

Beetroot, poppyseed and amaranth, goats curd tartlet

Sandwiches

Dukeshill ham, honey and mustard- white bread

Smoked salmon, cream cheese and caper-beetroot bread

Cucumber, yoghurt and mint-onion bread

Truffled egg mayonnaise- granary

Coronation chicken, spring onion-white

Pastries

Oakchurch strawberry and violet cheesecake

Kent raspberry and blueberry, lemon verbena tartlet

Single estate chocolate and mint duo cake, viola flowers

Floral Scones

Blackcurrant and hibiscus cone

Plain scone

Clotted cream

Selection of jams