Tea at the Berkeley
Filed under: Food in London
This week is London Fashion Week which showcases some of Britain’s most interesting designer creations. So it was rather fitting that I went with some girlfriends to the chic Berkeley hotel for Pret-a-Portea, a new concept in afternoon tea designed to add a creative twist to a previously stuffy occasion. All the cakes and pastries are based on the latest catwalk designs, the pastry chef even visits the London, Paris and Milan fashion weeks to gain inspiration.
I was in heaven. Combining my two great loves; fashion and food, I squealed with delight when presented with this seasons treats - the menu boasting delights such as a John Galliano lace mint cake, Chloe chocolate button slice, Alberta Ferretti glitter bow dress and a Missoni striped eclair.
Savoury snacks are also offered in the form of the most delicate, girly canapés; we all loved the tuna sashimi and mini crayfish cocktails. All are teeeny-tiny bite sized portions so won’t expand your waist band and squeeze you out of your latest Roland Mouret. Always a bonus. There is also a huge selection of tea served in the most beautiful Missoni-esque china.
Don’t bother trying to drag your man here - he won’t appreciate it, this is the ultimate afternoon out with the girls.
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This fashionable afternoon tea sounds delightful! I came across your blog through my best friend Kate (pieinthesky), and I’ve loved what I’ve read! I wish I were in England during fashion week, not only to see the great designs for the upcoming season but also to try this tea!
Comment by Lex 02.13.06 @ 5:11 pmTime for Prêt-à-PorTEA
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Trackback by BlogHer [beta] 02.13.06 @ 7:47 pmI. Love. Tea(time). This is such an adorable post! The bikini cookies are particularly cute. For Valentine’s day, my boyfriend (hate that word) Jeremy and I are going to Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon (in NYC, where we live). It’s a fancy, five-course tea, and I can’t wait to post about it!
They probably won’t have any bikini cookies, though.
Thanks for your comment on Pie in the Sky. You should try those truffles - they’re delicious. I added your beautiful blog to my links!
Comment by Kate 02.14.06 @ 3:06 amHow wonderful! Those cookies are incredible … ah to be in London for fashion week.
Fantasic, my dear!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Toronto!
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perfect combinations of food, esp the dolce and gabbana white mousse. This tea was the only meal of the day, and there was no need to eat anything else!
Definitely recommend it.
Comment by Gisellabelle 02.13.06 @ 12:12 pm