How much should I serve for afternoon tea?
For a light afternoon tea, I typically allow: roughly four little sandwiches per person (2 or 3 kinds); 1 average or 2 small scones: always one with cream and jams/honey; sometimes also one savoury variation. 1 or 2 pieces of cake/pastry (if 2, one rich, one simple)
What is English high tea menu?
A typical, traditional English Afternoon Tea menu involves an array of crustless sandwiches, followed by scones with clotted cream and jam, plus a selection of additional sweet cakes and pastries, all washed down with Britain’s favourite beverage, tea.
What sandwiches do you have on an afternoon tea?
Top 10 Afternoon Tea sandwiches:
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese.
- Egg Mayonnaise & Cress.
- Chicken & Mayonnaise.
- Cucumber & Cream Cheese.
- Cheese & Chutney.
- Ham & Mustard.
- Prawn & Mayonnaise.
- Beef & Horseradish.
What size should finger sandwiches be?
Trim the crusts first, and then divide the sandwich length into six or seven portions (depending on the length of the loaf). As a general rule, each sandwich should be “two fingers thick”.
What to do at Hotel colessio?
Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with delicious savouries, homemade scones, indulgent sweet treats and a selection of teas in the surroundings of our stylish restaurant. At Hotel Colessio, you’ll find a chic, contemporary bar that is the perfect complement to our Colessio Grill restaurant and an ideal venue for drinks, liqueurs or coffees.
Why choose hotel colessio Stirling?
We look forward to welcoming you during your visit. A beautiful wedding venue in Stirling, in the heart of Scotland. for up to 180. Hotel Colessio is perfectly situated for exploring this beautiful part of Scotland.
What makes colessio Grill different?
Colessio Grill features menus inspired by traditional Scottish classics with a modern twist. We use high quality, locally sourced produce and have seasonally inspired dishes. Enjoy a spot of afternoon tea with delicious savouries, homemade scones, indulgent sweet treats and a selection of teas in the surroundings of our stylish restaurant.
