This was one of the two formal afternoon teas I had when I was traveling in the UK this past August. The first was at Blenheim Palace at The Orangery, and this was the second. The Orangery is the better of the two, but the Cavendish is definitely a close second.
What we liked: the ham and tomato chutney sandwich, the smoked salmon and lemon & chive creme fraiche sandwich, roasted vegetables tart, goat cheese tart, cherry scone (could be warmed up though), lemon and rhubarb posset (so wonderful and refreshing), and the chocolate and raspberry tart.
Misses: the egg mayonnaise and cress sandwich (no egg, just mayonnaise really), and the glazed pineapple savarin (too soggy).
If you want champagne with your tea, that is an additional GBP 8.5. I had a glass of Prosecco at the Bubbles Bar for only GBP 6 an hour before our afternoon tea reservation, so it's a better value having your bubbles outside!
My friend and I both chose lighter teas. I had the Oolong and my friend had the Nilgiri from India. The Nilgiri was the better of the two.
Thanks to the hostess for accommodating us half an hour earlier than our original reservation. This gave us more time to enjoy our tea before closing. read more