insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 13 - March 2016 | Page 29

FOOD+DRINK

Alexander House Hotel
www.alexandershotels.co.uk/
alexander-house-luxury-hotel-sussex
// 01342 859753 // Crawley
Show your mum just how much she means to
you by treating her to an indulgent champagne
afternoon tea in one of this stunning hotel’s
luxurious lounges. A delicious treat in a
beautiful setting with the ones she loves the
most...what a perfect way to say ‘thank you’
for everything your mum has done for you.
To make it a truly special occasion, why not
book a private room for you and your family to
enjoy a more personal celebration.
£42 per person

The Grand Brighton
www.grandbrighton.co.uk
// 01273 224300 // Brighton

Afternoon tea at The Grand Brighton is known
for being one of the best in the country and
was described by The Independent in 2015 as
"one of the top 14 afternoon teas in the UK”.

The Ship Hotel
www.theshiphotel.net
// 01243 778000 // Chichester

Join the Ship Hotel and Murrays Restaurant to
celebrate one of Britain’s favourite traditions:
afternoon tea. Follow the Yellow Brick Road is
the theme of this most nostalgic and clever of
afternoon teas – here, mum can sample finger
sandwiches filled with prawn and guacamole,
camembert and Manuka honey, or Parma ham
and pear. And then onto the sweet treats such
as apple and cinnamon scones, The Cowardly
Lion’s shot of courage, Flying Monkeys’ salted
caramel tart, and of course Dorothy’s berry
bavarois. Served with a glass of prosecco and
a selection of teas and infusions, there really is
no place like The Ship Hotel.
From £25 per person

Hilton Avisford Park
www.arundel.hilton.com
// 01243 558300 // Arundel

Perfect for a yummy mummy.

For a special treat on Mother’s Day, enjoy
a traditional afternoon tea in beautiful
surroundings. Relax in the lounge overlooking
the gardens and croquet lawn with a delicious
array of freshly-made sandwiches, indulgent
cakes, and warm fruit scones with clotted
cream and strawberry preserve. Add an
extra sparkle to the occasion with a glass of
champagne, or for a more summery flavour opt
for a glass of Pimm’s. During warmer weather,
the outside terrace is the perfect place to ‘take
tea’ and fully appreciate the stunning parkland
location.

From £23.95 per person

From £17 per person

The Grand Eastbourne
www.grandeastbourne.com
// 01323 406776 // Eastbourne

Horsted Place
www.horstedplace.co.uk
// 01825 750581 // Uckfield

Start with hand-cut sandwiches with a choice
of fillings, a pot of Grand-blended tea, or a
wide choice of world-renowned teas and
infusions, freshly homemade scones with
strawberry preserves and West Country clotted
cream, as well as homemade cakes and
beautifully crafted pieces made by The Grand’s
own patisserie chef.

The Grand Eastbourne is known, quite rightly,
as ‘the palace by the sea’. It is sumptuous and
luxurious, and it is the ultimate grand setting
for a mother to be spoilt on Mother’s Day. Join
your guests for afternoon tea - sandwiches
include egg mayonnaise and tomato,
coronation chicken, and oak smoked Scottish
salmon - along with freshly-baked scones with
strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream, and
that includes the little ones; the junior afternoon
tea is perfect for the younger members of your
family: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,
crackling fruit jelly, and milkshakes are just
some of the delights.
From £22.50 per person

Horsted Place is renowned throughout East
Sussex for its lavish full afternoon teas. Bring
mum for a treat and enjoy afternoon tea served
in the comfort of the lovely drawing room
where guests can take their time to enjoy the
spread. As you would expect, everything is
homemade, even chef’s renowned raspberry
jam. And on Fridays throughout February, you
can listen to the wonderful harpist, Margaret
Wilson.
Treats include a selection of finger sandwiches,
homemade scones, and homemade cakes
and pastries. Add Pimm’s or ch