Tale as Old as Time, Afternoon tea

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Tale as Old as Time, Afternoon tea

Hi all,

Thought I would share some pictures of the Beauty and the Beast themed afternoon tea currently being served in the Kensington Hotel in London.

Originally this afternoon tea was only going to run as a short stint to celebrate the release of the film earlier this year. The demand was so great that at the beginning of February I was 1034 on the waiting list! Lucky for me they released dates going as far as July (I think they are now going until November) but all dates were booked out within hours of release.

The food was stunning and had links to the film wherever possible. I think my favourite savoury was the Venison puff pie and the Vanilla and gold jelly with the rose petal suspended inside.

Am blessed that in only 3 weeks to go I get to go again! And only 91 days until my bucket list adventure in New York and Disneyland!

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So cute! I love the Cogsworth.

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He was a bitter chocolate and almond tart - so he was delicious as he looked hehehe

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Looks wonderful. Chip is so cute, great idea for the grey stuff.

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I saw this a few weeks ago and I'm so intrigued! We'll be in London next Spring. I wonder if we'll be able to try this.

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alicemouse wrote:
I saw this a few weeks ago and I'm so intrigued! We'll be in London next Spring. I wonder if we'll be able to try this.

This was supposed to be a limited offering to promote the film, it's already been extended to (I think) November 2017, if they extend it further I will let you know. I will also check on the 17th as to how far out booking is going.

Each of the menu items reflect a part or theme of the film, the waiter will explain where each bit fits in. Mrs Potts has cream in for the Rose petal suspended in Vanilla and Gold jelly.

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alicemouse wrote:
I saw this a few weeks ago and I'm so intrigued! We'll be in London next Spring. I wonder if we'll be able to try this.

Great news, it appears that they are extending it to next year, Hope it falls into the right time for your trip.

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Brinbunny wrote:
alicemouse wrote:
I saw this a few weeks ago and I'm so intrigued! We'll be in London next Spring. I wonder if we'll be able to try this.

Great news, it appears that they are extending it to next year, Hope it falls into the right time for your trip.

Awesome!! Thanks for the update mickey

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