High Tea
High Tea means different things to different people. The origins of Afternoon Tea show clearly this was the preserve of the rich in the 19th century. For workers in the newly industrialised Britain of the time, 'tea' had to wait until after work and be substantially more than just tea and cakes. Workers needed sustenance after a day of hard labour, so the after work meal was often hot and filling and accompanied by a pot of good, strong tea to revive flagging spirits.
The addition of high is believed to differentiate between Afternoon Tea served on low, comfortable parlour chairs or relaxing in the garden, and the worker's High Tea served at the table and seated on high back dining chairs.
Sitting Times: Monday - Friday 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:30am- 3:00pm
Outside of these times, please contact us to discuss availability
- minimum booking of two for high teas
- must be booked by 3pm the day prior.
- changes to any bookings must be confirmed before 9am on the day of high tea - this includes number of people attending and dietery requirements. no extra high teas can be added on the day, please talk to our staff about available alternative options for last minute extra guests.
- all of our high teas are made specially on the day, if a booking shows up with less than the amount of people you booked for without contacting us you will be charged for what you have oringinally booked for
- sorry, we are unable to provide dairy free or vegan options for our tea menus
- please let us know if you have any allergies or intolerances
cream tea - available 10am - 3:30pm, unless sold out
scones, whipped cream & berry jam - includes a barista coffee or pot of tea - 12.5 (not gf)
brand new high tea menu
36.5 including barista coffee or pot of tea - per person
48.5 which includes a glass of bubbles or wine as well - per person
each person gets 9 items - 4 savoury & 5 sweet
gluten free is an extra $2
savoury
roast ham & swiss cheese croissant ( vegetarion option - tomato & brie)
smoked salmon blini with creamy aioli & caviar ( vegatrian option - cranberry & beetroot)
club sandwich with chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato (vegetarian option - cheddar, avocado, tomato & pickle)
bang bang chicken with plum sauce & aioli ( vegtarian option - korean cauliflower)
sweet
scone with damson jelly
macaron
lemon meringue tart
chocolate profiteroles
raspberry cheesecake roulade
gluten free high tea -
$38.5 including a barista coffee or pot of tea or $50 which includes a glass of bubbles or wine as well
savoury
open sandwich, egg mayonnasie with cucumber & mustard cress on almond bread
toasted chicken, bacon, avocado & tomato club sandwich (vegetarian option - cheddar, avocado, tomato & pickle)
bang bang chicken with plum sauce & aioli (vegtarian option - korean cauliflower)
smoked salmon on baby hash brown with creamy aioli & caviar (vegatrian option - cranberry & beetroot)
sweet
berry friand
macaron
gluten free cupcake
cream puffs
raspberry cheesecake roulade
Why not include a bottle of bubbles for two to share - please ask our wait staff about our selection
for any high tea bookings or if you require a cake for your special occasion please call us on 03 3585565, please be aware you are unable to bring in your own cakes. Check out our delicious cake menu on this website
Terra Viva will donate $1 to SPCA New Zealand with every High Tea ordered
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