What is the dress code for the Grand York Afternoon Tea?
We have a ‘smart casual’ dress code in our bars and restaurants at The Grand, so we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing caps, ripped jeans, sportswear, trainers, or shorts after 6pm. Here at The Savoy, we invite all of our guests to dress in whichever attire makes one feel both comfortable and elegant.
What not to wear to afternoon tea?
Avoid wearing poor fitting jeans, anything that looks scruffy or too casual such as sportswear. Trousers are best for men, consider a linen trouser in summer or a tailored pair of shorts if shorts aren’t prohibited. Most venues have a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code these days, so there is no need for men to wear a jacket and tie (unless otherwise specified) – trousers or smart jeans, collared shirt and clean/un-scuffed shoes are acceptable.Gentlemen are required to wear smart attire, including a jacket and tie (jeans and sportswear are not permitted for either ladies or gentlemen) for Afternoon Tea, lunch and dinner in The Ritz Restaurant and Terrace.
Can I wear jeans to afternoon tea?
Most venues have a relaxed ‘smart casual’ dress code these days, so there is no need for men to wear a jacket and tie (unless otherwise specified) – trousers or smart jeans, collared shirt and clean/un-scuffed shoes are acceptable. So, what’s the dress code? High tea attire is semi-formal and stylish, leaning into ladylike silhouettes, soft fabrics, and delicate prints. Think midi-length dresses, tea-length skirts, wrap styles, and elegant blouses. It’s not the place for jeans, gym wear, or overly casual pieces.Wearing a dress to afternoon tea isn’t essential, but as it tends to be used to celebrate a special occasion, many people take the opportunity to dress up and wear something smarter than usual.While it’s no longer an experience reserved for the upper classes, most establishments insist on a smart-casual dress code to continue the aesthetics of the glamorous 1800s tea parties. For men, this could mean trousers and collared shirts while for women, it’s often seen as an excuse to dress up.
What are the three main foods served at an afternoon tea?
Afternoon Tea is a tea-related ritual, introduced in Britain in the early 1840s. It evolved as a mini meal to stem the hunger and anticipation of an evening meal at 8pm. Afternoon Tea is a meal composed of sandwiches (usually cut delicately into ‘fingers’), scones with clotted cream and jam, sweet pastries and cakes. Believe it or not, there is a correct order to eat your afternoon tea. There are three courses to a proper afternoon tea. Firstly, you should eat the sandwiches, then the scones, and finally, the cakes. All of which can be enjoyed while drinking your tea.The correct order to eat the traditional Afternoon Tea is to eat the sandwiches and savouries first, then move onto the scones, ending on the sweets. There are many traditions and superstitions about the way you should eat your scones.Guests can expect a menu which blends British tradition with local flavours to create a truly unique afternoon tea offering.Afternoon tea is a light meal typically eaten between 3:30 pm and 5 pm. Traditionally it consisted of thinly sliced bread and butter, delicate sandwiches (customarily cucumber sandwiches or egg and cress sandwiches) and usually cakes and pastries (such as Battenberg cake or Victoria sponge).Here is what you can expect when you arrive. Afternoon tea is definitely NOT fast food! Your tea service will last for 1.
How long does afternoon tea last?
Afternoon Tea takes around an hour to an hour and a half. One of the biggest secrets around afternoon tea in London is that they usually come with seconds! You can ask for more scones, sandwiches, cakes and tea—not that you’ll need it. Afternoon tea is usually quite filling, which brings us to our next point… Do treat afternoon tea as a meal.What is an Afternoon Tea today? It has transformed from a light, mid-afternoon snack into a refined tradition featuring finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and pastries, served with tea and often a glass of Champagne.If you’ve never had an afternoon tea in London before start your journey with The Ritz before moving on to other newer establishments that might be trying to reinvent the experience. The Ritz sticks to the classics. Sandwiches, scones and cakes. In a luxury, high class setting.
What’s the difference between high tea & afternoon tea?
And in a nutshell, ‘high tea’ is not the same as the afternoon tea that we now all know and love. It consists of a more substantial meal served at the dinner table and eaten later in the day. While many people in Britain today refer to this meal as ‘supper’ or ‘dinner’, in many homes, it’s still referred to as ‘tea’. In industrial areas like northern England and southern Scotland the working class had their version called high tea which was served in the early evening. Another difference is where they were enjoyed. Afternoon tea (often called low tea) was typically savoured while sitting in low, comfy chairs or sofas.Afternoon tea is a British tradition, dating back to 1840, of drinking tea alongside a meal of finger sandwiches, sweet pastries, scones, and cakes.