Indulge your loved one and yourself in a Valentine's Afternoon Tea at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are offering a Valentines Afternoon Tea, running from 10th to 17th February to take the pressure out of having to go out on the one night, and also offers more of an experience/day out.

Book here: https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/restaurants/valentines-day-afternoon-tea

What better way to indulge your loved one over the Valentines period, than with a lusciously refined afternoon tea in the grand environment of Port Lympne’s mansion, bathed in a glow from a crackling log fire?

Settle down to enjoy this quintessential British classic in the historic surroundings of one of England’s finest Grade II listed country houses, once a favourite retreat for royalty, aristocracy, prominent politicians, authors and playwrights.

The hotel’s masterful pastry chef has designed an utterly delectable menu, featuring savoury delights including egg mayonnaise and spring onion and smoked salmon, lemon and caper butter sandwiches, salt beef, dijon mustard mayonnaise brioche roll, accompanied with sweet romance themed sensations such as sugared doughnut with passionfruit curd and white chocolate love letter, raspberry and vanilla battenburg and Adam and Eve cinnamon and apple mousse. 

Accompanied by a wide selection of specially selected loose-leaf teas and coffees, or of course, a glass of fizz.

The Port Lympne Valentines Afternoon Tea launches on 10th February and runs until 17th and can be booked online at the above link.

And after your delightful Afternoon Tea why not make a day of it and explore the wild animal park and reconnect with nature and your loved ones in the heart of the Kent countryside surrounded by over 900 rare and endangered animals?

Included in your day tickets are free seats on the iconic Port Lympne Truck Safari that takes you round African and Asia to get up close and personal to giraffes, camels, rhinos, zebras and many more besides.

 

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a multi-sensory afternoon tea at the Great Scotland Yard Hotel

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the 5* Great Scotland Yard Hotel, London, is launching a special, sumptuous absolutely multi-sensory Valentine’s Afternoon Tea, available from 12th to 18th February, in collaboration with the iconic perfumery, Floris London.

Taking place in their sumptuous Parlour, which is a relaxed lounge within the prestigious hotel, the Valentine’s Afternoon Tea is elevated to new heights with a unique twist that combines the aromas and flavours of Floris London’s iconic fragrance, Santal, with exquisite pastries and teas. 

Experience top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Nutmeg and base notes of Amber and Vanilla.

Guests will be able to indulge themselves in ‘Wild mushroom and rocket quiche’, ‘Smoked salmon, caviar, horseradish cream on malted bread’, ‘Chestnut, Blackcurrant & hazelnut Love sponge’ and ‘Bergamot & Jasmin Mousse Heart.’

Freshly baked, warm scones will also be served, alongside delicious Cornish clotted cream and Rhubarb and rose jam. 

Created by the hotel’s Head pastry Chef Veronica Garrido Martinez, this afternoon tea will allow guests the perfect opportunity to explore this exclusive scent whilst enjoying the flavoursome, romantic afternoon tea.

Pricing begins at £59 for a standard booking and £70 for a Champagne booking. Guests can also book an Infinite Champagne booking for £89 for an hour and a half.

Valentine’s bookings can be made online, here or by calling 0207 9254 700. 

For more information about the Great Scotland Yard Hotel, visit www.greatscotlandyard.com.

Mandira's Kitchen Makes Celebrating Mother's Day Deliciously Different this Year

This year Mothering Sunday falls on 19 March 2023 and families are already planning how to spend this very special day with Mum to thank her for all she does for her family. 

And Mandira's Kitchen invites you to a sumptuous Afternoon Tea served on their delightful patio overlooking the Silent Pool or you can order a family feast  for 4 people that can be delivered to your door.

The Mother's Day Family Feast is available as classic or vegetarian options and includes some of their favourite Supper Club dishes; crispy samosas, Methi Chicken or Paneer, Jaipur Alu (baby potatoes simmered in spices) and Saffron Pulau, delightfully finished off with Gulab Jamun and Carrot Halwa.  Or choose the Biriyani and Bubbles feast.

For those who want to take Mum on a day out, why not book a slot (spaces are obviously limited) on either Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 March to have Afternoon Tea on the MK Patio, overlooking the Silent Pool.  

Set in the Surrey Hills the surrounding area is ideal for a family walk after an afternoon tea full of Indian street food treats such as :- A MK Cocktail on arrival; spinach and onion pakoras; lamb or vegetable sliders; Coronation Chicken mini pittas; Mini Papri Chaat; Khati Rolls; Spiced Cheese scones with tomato and date chutney; Rose Scones with Cardamon clotted cream; and more. 

Full details of the menus can be found on the Mandira's Kitchen website https://www.mandiraskitchen.com/collections/mothers-day.

In addition to the Mother's Day food you will also find a wide range of gifts and tableware including Chutney sets with serving dishes, Chai tea pot and glasses and many more dishes and tableware to make the perfect gifts.  

MK also has a range of vouchers for cookery lessons, spice tours and general spending on their website.

Mandira Sarkar, owner and founder of Mandira's Kitchen says: “This Mother's Day we want people to travel with us to a bygone era, my childhood amongst emerald tea bushes and blazing bougainvillea for the most amazing afternoon tea with an Indian twist. The menu reflects a gentler time and an unhurried pace,in this menu are a few of my favourites which I hope will also become yours and help you celebrate with your mum.”

Of course, Mandira's Kitchen will cater for any dietary restrictions and you can discuss your individual needs by emailing orders@mandiraskitchen.com.

All items can be ordered online from www.mandiraskitchen.com and either collected from Mandira's Kitchen at The Silent Pool Guildford or delivered to any UK Mainland address by Wednesday 15 March ready to eat over the weekend.  

All food arrives frozen at your door and can be kept in the fridge for 48 hours or in the freezer for up to 6 months.  Dishes can be heated in the microwave in 4 minutes, or in the oven.  Full details https://www.mandiraskitchen.com/collections/mothers-day.