What is the dress code for the Sopwell House afternoon tea?
Our afternoon tea is usually served at Omboo, where the dress code is smart casual. Sportswear and robes aren’t permitted. Dress code Please dress smart casual at Omboo. Sportswear and robes aren’t permitted.At Claridge’s we do not operate any dress code, however we find most of our guests choose smart casual dress.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.Dress code You are welcome to enjoy breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea in the restaurant dressed in your robe. However, please be considerate of other guests and ensure that your robe and swimwear is dry before taking a seat. For dinner, the dress code is smart-casual, no robes or sportswear.
What do you eat at afternoon tea?
Afternoon tea is a British tradition, dating back to 1840, of drinking tea alongside a meal of finger sandwiches, sweet pastries, scones, and cakes. Usually consisting of a selection of teas, freshly prepared finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries with all the trimmings, a light Afternoon Tea should allow for 4 sandwiches, 2 scones and 2 cakes (of different varieties) per person.How many sandwiches per person at afternoon tea? Prepare 3-4 sandwiches per person for your afternoon tea at home. The cake stand will be stacked from top to bottom with delicious food, so there will be lots for your guests to choose from, and you can be sure nobody will go hungry.What to have for tea. There aren’t any rules when it comes to the food, but a standard afternoon tea menu comprises a tier of sandwiches, a tier of cakes and one of scones or teacakes. But you could also throw in pastries, petits-fours or biscuits. Don’t wear yourself out by taking on too many ambitious bites.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.
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. A smart casual dress code refers to a desired style of dress that is more kempt than casual and less flashy than formal. Finding the right balance between comfortable and fashionable is tricky, but most people can likely create a smart casual outfit based on what they already own.
How much does afternoon tea cost at Claridges?
Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced from £95 per person, Champagne Afternoon Tea is priced from £110 per person, and Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea is priced from £125 per person. Seasonal Afternoon Tea is priced from £125 per person. Tea for two at Cliveden – for £550. Von Essen’s Cliveden hotel has launched what it believes is the world’s most expensive afternoon tea – at a price tag of £550 per couple.