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Commenting on the collaboration, Lovell says: “It’s
so wonderful to be working with somewhere that
is synonymous with this culinary tradition and so
exciting to know that Claridge’s serves it with a unique
focus on the tea itself.”
Executive chef, Martyn Nail, comments: “Building on
Claridge’s afternoon tea heritage, we’re pleased to be
once again setting the standards and raising the bar of
this quintessentially British institution with an amount
of detail and gastronomic attention, thus far unheard
of in hotels.”
Claridge’s
Tea is accompanied by a delicious selection of finger
sandwiches and chic past ries. The pastries which
change every week according to the availability of the
very finest seasonal ingredients and are made fresh
each day by a dedicated team of pastry chefs headed by
Ross Sneddon and are complemented by freshly baked
plain and raisin scones. The latter are served with
Marco-Polo jelly – the popular tea-infused jam and
traditional Cornish, clotted cream.
Afternoon tea is served in the magnificent art deco
Foyer and Reading Room on Bernardaud green
and white striped porcelain – which has been made
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exclusively for Claridge’s. A classical pianist adds to the
elegant atmosphere.
Claridge’s traditional afternoon tea is priced at £58
(excluding a 12.5% discretionary service charge).
Claridge’s Champagne afternoon tea costs £68 and
includes a glass of Laurent Perrier Champagne.
Afternoon tea at Claridge’s is served between 2.45pm
and 5.30pm (last reservations) every day. Reservations
are essential and can be made by calling
020 7409 6307.